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Jesshope24

A lovely stay by the lake

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 23 Nov 2022via mobile
We had a lovely 2 night stay in this motel. It has a great location, across the road from the beautiful Lake Te Anau and a short walk to restaurants and shops.
The rooms were spacious and well equipped and Robin the manager was very welcoming and kind and showed us around. He was also very helpful and made us feel very safe and comfortable at the motel.

Would definitley recommend!!
Date of stay: November 2022
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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irene Benfell, Owner at Red Tussock Motel, responded to this review
Responded 27 Nov 2022
Thank you for your kind words and I hope I can host you again sometime.
Cheers
Robin
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Reviewed 13 October 2022

We stayed in the three bedroom unit. This was a fantastic size for a family of six with two adults and four kids (aged 9 to 16). Was a bit retro but just suited us brilliantly with lots of space and lots of heating options provided. Very affordable accommodation.
Was within walking distance of central restaurants. Manager was very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.

Date of stay: September 2022
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irene Benfell, Owner at Red Tussock Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 28 November 2022

Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your kind words and I hope I can host you again sometime in the new block which has luxury units.
Cheers
Robin

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Reviewed 21 April 2022

Robin the motel manager couldnt be more helpful- nice guy and obviously loves his job as shows in level of service
- very nice well presented motel units- spacious and close to everything

John and Steph

Room tip: choose balcony room if you can- good view of mountains and sunset
Date of stay: April 2022
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irene Benfell, Owner at Red Tussock Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 28 November 2022

Hi Joh & Steph,
Thank you for your kind words and I hope I can host you again sometime.
Cheers
Robin

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Reviewed 9 March 2022

We stayed for one night before before walking the Kepler great walk. We were given unit 20 which is a studio apartment which has recently been renovated. It was perfect. It was new, modern, comfortable beds, lovely sheets, good size, modern bathroom with good shower and cooking facilities of a motel unit should we have needed it. The owners were very nice as was their black labrador Bobbie. We have travelled the world but lock down has kept us local. We are a little fussy and found Red Tussock faultless.

Room tip: Unit 20 on the upstairs end
Date of stay: March 2022
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Reviewed 1 February 2022

We had a night either side of our Milford track holiday at Red Tussock and it’s a great base for that trip. The DOC office is across the rd so handy for shuttle drop off/pick up and to get hut passes and info. A lovely <10min lakefront stroll to the shops/food outlets. Clean, friendly, convenient place to stay.

Date of stay: January 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 12 November 2021 via mobile

Well what can one say? This is the best place to stay in te anau.. Courtney welcomed us with open arms.. very friendly lady.. our unit was fantastic only 2 and a half years old.. nice big super king bed comfy as anything.. shower had great water pressure and everything was nice and clean.. would recommend to stay there.. we had a boat and Courtney and Paul had a parking space all sorted 4 us when we arrived.. nice private outside area in front of units too... thanks guys.. will return again... anne & darrell invercargill...

Date of stay: November 2021
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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