Such a gorgeous atmosphere staying in this old convent. We were welcomed warmly and with cake by our lovely host Kim. It was a delightful experience.

Such a gorgeous atmosphere staying in this old convent. We were welcomed warmly and with cake by our lovely host Kim. It was a delightful experience.

We stayed in the train car and it was a magical experience. The host was very pleasant and made sure all of our needs were met.

We stayed in the train car and it was a magical experience. The host was very pleasant and made sure all of our needs were met.

This was a highlight of our trip! The property was very interesting and had a lovely setup - a true bed and breakfast. Our host was fantastic, and she provided what was easily the best B&B breakfast I’ve ever had. Our room was clean and felt cozy. I would gladly stay here again. Just an FYI this is a converted convent so there are some catholic symbols and pieces in some places to respect the history, but it’s not overly done in my opinion.

This was a highlight of our trip! The property was very interesting and had a lovely setup - a true bed and breakfast. Our host was fantastic, and she provided what was easily the best B&B breakfast I’ve ever had. Our room was clean and felt cozy. I would gladly stay here again. Just an FYI this is a converted convent so there are some catholic symbols and pieces in some places to respect the history, but it’s not overly done in my opinion.

A wonderful historical site, and we will stay longer next time. Thank you, Kym, for your care and service!

A wonderful historical site, and we will stay longer next time. Thank you, Kym, for your care and service!

Te Anau is a stopover to Milford Sound for one night B&B. Lodge is a historic place used to be a nun’s convent. Place is well kept but do keep your noise level low and the floor board creaks. Township is less than 10min drive but not many dining options on Mondays.

Te Anau is a stopover to Milford Sound for one night B&B. Lodge is a historic place used to be a nun’s convent. Place is well kept but do keep your noise level low and the floor board creaks. Township is less than 10min drive but not many dining options on Mondays.

We truly enjoyed our stay at Te Anau Lodge primarily because the manager, Kim who is such a wonderful host. Upon our arrival, Kim great suggestions for us on good restaurants for lunch, activities in town like walking around lakes and scenery movies in Te Anau cinema. She reserved tables in RedCliff Cafe for lodge guests so we were able to had dinner at this famous local restaurant in the evening. In order for us to wonderful experience in Milford sound, she helped us to change our Milford sound cruise booking from afternoon to morning on so that we were able to enjoy peaceful scenery in Milford sound in the morning and hike several beautiful trails in the afternoon on the way back to Te Anau. Since we need to leave the lodge 6 am to catch 8:45 am cruise in Milford Sound, Kim packed breakfast for us the night before. She made us feel so welcome and so cared, we feel like we were staying a close friend’s house. We stayed in the bishop retreat for one night and Fiordland carriage (train) for another night. We enjoyed both accommodations which provided us “back-to-history” experience. We also enjoyed delicious breakfast in the classic dinning room. The library in the lodge provides complimentary drinks and snacks and an opportunity to meet and chat with other guests. We highly recommend the lodge.

We truly enjoyed our stay at Te Anau Lodge primarily because the manager, Kim who is such a wonderful host. Upon our arrival, Kim great suggestions for us on good restaurants for lunch, activities in town like walking around lakes and scenery movies in Te Anau cinema. She reserved tables in RedCliff Cafe for lodge guests so we were able to had dinner at this famous local restaurant in the evening. In order for us to wonderful experience in Milford sound, she helped us to change our Milford sound cruise booking from afternoon to morning on so that we were able to enjoy peaceful scenery in Milford sound in the morning and hike several beautiful trails in the afternoon on the way back to Te Anau. Since we need to leave the lodge 6 am to catch 8:45 am cruise in Milford Sound, Kim packed breakfast for us the night before. She made us feel so welcome and so cared, we feel like we were staying a close friend’s house. We stayed in the bishop retreat for one night and Fiordland carriage (train) for another night. We enjoyed both accommodations which provided us “back-to-history” experience. We also enjoyed delicious breakfast in the classic dinning room. The library in the lodge provides complimentary drinks and snacks and an opportunity to meet and chat with other guests. We highly recommend the lodge.

We truly enjoyed our stay at Te Anau Lodge primarily because the manager, Kim who is such a wonderful host. Upon our arrival, Kim great suggestions for us on good restaurants for lunch, activities in town like walking around lakes and scenery movies in Te Anau cinema. She reserved tables in RedCliff Cafe for lodge guests so we were able to had dinner at this famous local restaurant in the evening. In order for us to wonderful experience in Milford sound, she helped us to change our Milford sound cruise booking from afternoon to morning on so that we were able to enjoy peaceful scenery in Milford sound in the morning and hike several beautiful trails in the afternoon on the way back to Te Anau. Since we need to leave the lodge 6 am to catch 8:45 am cruise in Milford Sound, Kim packed breakfast for us the night before. She made us feel so welcome and so cared, we feel like we were staying a close friend’s house. We stayed in the Bishop Retreat the first night and Fiordland Carriage (train) the second night. We enjoyed both accommodations which provided us “back-to-history” experience. We also enjoyed delicious breakfast in the classic dinning room. The library in the lodge provides complimentary drinks and snacks and an opportunity to meet and chat with other guests. We highly recommend the lodge.

Lovely place to stay

Kim, the manager, went out of her way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. She was outstanding.

Lovely place to stay

Kim, the manager, went out of her way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. She was outstanding.

Beautiful BnB. Lovely gardens, comfy bed, very obliging host. Nice views and very clean.

Beautiful BnB. Lovely gardens, comfy bed, very obliging host. Nice views and very clean.

Loved the hotel, the grounds, the hospitality. Kym is the best! She made us feel very welcome!

Loved the hotel, the grounds, the hospitality. Kym is the best! She made us feel very welcome!

The library was the common area and it provided an area for stimulating conversion amongst the guests

The library was the common area and it provided an area for stimulating conversion amongst the guests

The most charming old cottage. They really thought of everything to keep you comfortable. Very generous breakfast items. Thanks for a great stay!

The most charming old cottage. They really thought of everything to keep you comfortable. Very generous breakfast items. Thanks for a great stay!

Very comfortable and well equiped. Good value for money.

Very comfortable and well equiped. Good value for money.

Beautiful and very unique lodge Kim the property is very kind and helpful We highly recommend this property

Beautiful and very unique lodge Kim the property is very kind and helpful We highly recommend this property

Kim was amazing and so accommodating! The room was so clean and tidy. The property was unique and well maintained. Loved the complimentary snacks and drinks and the hot breakfast was a perfect way to start the day. would highly recommend.

Kim was amazing and so accommodating! The room was so clean and tidy. The property was unique and well maintained. Loved the complimentary snacks and drinks and the hot breakfast was a perfect way to start the day. would highly recommend.

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