--- title: "Edgewater Motel, Te Anau: reviews, location & comparison" description: "Edgewater Motel in Te Anau: rated 8.8 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/edgewater-motel-te-anau/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-13 --- Motel · ★★★★ # Edgewater Motel Te Anau, New Zealand 8.8 · Excellent 215 reviews · #11 #11 of 22 in Te Anau · 4.0/5 on Google, 125 reviews · 4.7 Location score ## About Edgewater Motel Edgewater Motel is a motel in Te Anau, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 215 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 270 m from the centre of Te Anau. The nearest airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), is 92 km away. - **Type:** Motel - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:00 - **Rooms:** 17 - **Smoking:** Smoke-free property - **Other stays within 500 m:** 21 52 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau [edgewater.net.nz](http://www.edgewater.net.nz) ## How Edgewater Motel scores Better rated than 39% of hotels in Te Anau - Guest rating **8.8** - Location **4.7** - Facilities **2.5** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **0.0** Te Anau average ## Rating on Google 4.0/5 125 Google reviews - 5★50% - 4★29% - 3★12% - 2★5% - 1★5% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities ### Leisure - Terrace ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Shuttle - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Balcony - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains ### Policies - Smoke-free Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **4.7**/10 - **Walk grade:** **41**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **9** - **Sights within 1 km:** **2**
Nearest airportQueenstown Airport (ZQN)92 km208 min drive
Distance to the centreTe Anau270 m4 min walk
### Sights nearby - Milford Discovery & Underwater Observatory450 m - Te Anau Trout Observatory460 m - Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum1.9 km ## Edgewater Motel: in detail Edgewater Motel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. Experience the wonders of Te Anau with ease by utilizing the services provided at shuttle. The motel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the motel's ticket service and tours. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundromat available at Edgewater Motel. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The motel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at motel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Edgewater Motel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. For those with discerning taste buds, having an on-site BBQ facilities and shared kitchen at your disposal will undoubtedly be appreciated. ### Compare ## Compare Edgewater Motel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/distinction-te-anau-hotel-villas-te-anau/) Hotel ★★★★ 180 m away 8.2 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/distinction-te-anau-hotel-villas-te-anau-vs-edgewater-motel-te-anau/) - [Alpenhorn Motel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/alpenhorn-motel-te-anau/) Motel ★★★★ 210 m away 8.2 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/alpenhorn-motel-te-anau-vs-edgewater-motel-te-anau/) - [Bella Vista Motel Te Anau](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bella-vista-motel-te-anau-te-anau/) Motel ★★★★ 240 m away 8.6 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bella-vista-motel-te-anau-te-anau-vs-edgewater-motel-te-anau/) - [Anchorage Motel Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/anchorage-motel-apartments-te-anau/) Apartment ★★★★ 260 m away 8.6 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/anchorage-motel-apartments-te-anau-vs-edgewater-motel-te-anau/) - [Explorer Motel and Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/explorer-motel-and-apartments-te-anau/) Apartment ★★★★ 280 m away 9.1 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/edgewater-motel-te-anau-vs-explorer-motel-and-apartments-te-anau/) - [Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kingsgate-hotel-te-anau-te-anau/) Hotel ★★★★ 290 m away 8.4 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/edgewater-motel-te-anau-vs-kingsgate-hotel-te-anau-te-anau/) ## Questions about Edgewater Motel ### How do guests rate Edgewater Motel? Edgewater Motel has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 215 reviews, which is better than 39% of rated hotels in Te Anau. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Edgewater Motel? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00. ### Is there parking at Edgewater Motel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Edgewater Motel from the airport? The nearest airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), is 92 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does Edgewater Motel have? Edgewater Motel has 17 rooms. Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/edgewater-motel-te-anau/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/