Best Independent Style Hotels in Southland
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a independent style hotel in Southland. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
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Southland, Te Anau
Fiordland Lodge Te Anau
(5 stars)On the South Island, this lakeside hideaway hosts just 27 guests in its boutique lodge, along with two self-contained lodges and a four-bedroom cottage for families and larger groups. The accommodation boasts timber beams, river stone fireplaces, high ceilings and large windows, allowing the outside in. Breakfast and dinner are included, taken in the lodge restaurant overlooking Lake Te Anau, with a stone terrace for alfresco meals. Close to Fiordland National Park, the resort is found in a World Heritage Area and close to Milford Sound and the Te Anau caves where you can visit glowworms.