This will be the bed and breakfast against which I will rate all other bed and breakfasts. It is, in a word, superb! Everything is so well done and thoughtful. Everything we could have needed was already there. The view is amazing, we never got tired of the ever changing view of the lake. Our room, the Luxemore, was beautifully furnished and decorated, with a comfortable bed and luxurious sheets. The dining area and the lounge felt like home, and in addition to having breakfast there, we also enjoyed curling up there in the evening with a cup of tea, one of Sarah’s baked goodies, and our books. Sarah and John are wonderful hosts, we really enjoyed talking with them. They had great suggestions for things to do and places to eat, it helped to make our stay even more enjoyable. If you are looking for a place to stay in Te Anau, this is the place.

We had a beautiful 3 nights at High Leys Lodge. The property, grounds and views are absolutely stunning. Our bedroom was very comfortable and also had a lovely outlook. The room was spotlessly clean. Sarah and John are very friendly and great hosts. The breakfast to order each morning was delicious and Sarah’s sweet treats she provided each afternoon were something to look forward to on our return from gorgeous driving day trips to fiordland national park. We would definitely stay again.

Our only recommendation would be a small bar fridge in our room

Wonderful Stay with Stunning Views and Excellent Hospitality We had an amazing stay at this lodge, thanks to the outstanding service provided by John and Sarah. Their warmth and attention to detail truly made our experience unforgettable. The view from our room was absolutely breathtaking—waking up to such stunning scenery was a highlight of our trip. The breakfast was spot on—delicious, fresh, and perfectly curated to start the day on the right note. If you’re looking for a place that combines exceptional hospitality with beautiful surroundings, this is the perfect choice. Highly recommended!

The location, and view from our room, overlooking Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland National Park mountain range, was simply stunning! Our hosts, Sarah and John, made us feel very welcome and assisted with restaurant bookings and provided sightseeing tips. The breakfast was excellent, and it was nice being able to relax and meet other guests over a glass of wine and a cheeseboard in the evening, while overlooking the lake and mountains. High Leys Lodge is a beautiful place to stay. Terrific location. Highly recommend.

Our only disappointment was that we only stayed two nights and would have liked to stay longer!

From the moment John welcomed us, our stay was exceptional. The house was warm, inviting and extremely comfortable. The views were spectacular. Sarah prepared excellent breakfasts and John did an amazing job providing a Charcuterie platter one evening in her absence. We enjoyed good conversations with our hosts and other guests in the comfort of a beautiful guest space. An exceptional stay in a beautiful place. Highly recommended.

We had a beautiful room overlooking the mountains and lake. The entire property is immaculate and stylish. Delicious freshly cooked breakfast, many great food options to select, best French pressed coffee of the trip. We were so happy to stay at this lovely place.

Sarah provided us with a small travel sized refrigerator for our room and there was a shared refrigerator in the living room, but a good sized refrigerator in each room would be good.

The place is utterly exceptional. The view from the living room is unforgettable and combined with how private and catered the property is creates a feeling of something truly special. Hosts are great and you can see they put a lot of effort to make the experience great - the room was perfect and the breakfast in the morning prepared by the host was served with class that very often some professional hotels are lacking.

Nothing to complain about

We loved our stay at High Leys Lodge - John and Sarah were so welcoming and gave us great advice on our itinerary. The room was lovely with so many nice finishing touches and it was great to have access to the lounge with those stunning views (and Sarah’s homemade cakes!). We enjoyed Sarah’s packed breakfast for an early morning trip to Milford Sound. The breakfast at the lodge was also lovely - we chose the homemade pancakes.

Nothing!

The house and grounds were immaculate. We were so well looked after and made to feel welcome from the minute we arrived. We had unexpected evening drinks and nibbles, a lovely treat. The breakfast was amazing, especially the home baked croissants and pancakes. The views from the house are breathtaking and you can very easily stare off into the distance for hours on end. The bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom facilities were fantastic, even had heated floors. Our hosts were very knowledgeable of the are and had maps to note suggests of spots to visit in the area specific to our needs.

We are used to sound so a pedestal fan would have been helpful to aid in our quality of sleep. This is very minor and the only thing we would suggest.

We loved everything. Truly the best B&B we have ever stayed at. The view was so spectacular and John & Sarah made the experience exceptional. Beautiful people. The added touch of having a full breakfast menu to choose from was extra special. They have left absolutely nothing out. Can’t rate ‘High Leys Lodge’ highly enough. A must stay for anyone visiting Te Anu 🤗

Absolutely nothing!!!!