Blue Thistle Cottages
Holiday hom, 4-star168 Te Anau-Milford Hwy, Te Anau, New ZealandShow on map
Exceptional
One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.
9.6216Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.6 out of 10, at 168 Te Anau-Milford Hwy.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Breathtaking Mountain Views and Free WiFi
Self-Contained Cottages with Cooking Facilities
Indulge in the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, along with a cozy dining setting and lounge area for relaxation. Each cottage at Blue Thistle Cottages features modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Tranquil Gardens and Outdoor Dining
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Garden
- Hiking
- BBQ facilities
- Fishing
Rooms
9.6
Exceptional
Rated 9.6 out of 10 by 216 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.1
- Service10.0
- Location9.6
- Rooms9.6
- Amenities9.6
- Value9.1
- Food & drink10.0
Guests mention
Clean and well-kept accommodationsFriendly and helpful hostsBeautiful views and peaceful locations
HeatherAustraliaVery comfortable stay. The owners are lovely and have attention to detail and know how to make a home away from home fee
The location was beautiful. Out of town on a hobby farm. Lovely to drive in and have chooks welcome us
Nothing. All great
SusanUnited StatesCozy Cottages in the Peaceful Countryside with wonderful hosts
Location is stunning - countryside , peaceful, beautiful grounds. The cottages are lovely with all the amenities you need , super clean and well attended. The hosts are so warm and welcoming they make you feel right at…
BrianUnited KingdomSuper
Kind and helpful hosts. Nice and quiet. Everything needed for a comfortable stay.
RaewynNew ZealandThe area
Nothing 0
HelenAustraliaLovely cosy cottages
MelanieAustraliaJust lovely
Excellent property in a beautiful setting with everything you could need. Great base with close proximity to town .
Made to feel very welcome and wish we could have stayed longer.
Nothing
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
168 Te Anau-Milford Hwy, Te Anau, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Blue Thistle Cottages
What time is check-in and check-out at Blue Thistle Cottages?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Blue Thistle Cottages allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Blue Thistle Cottages?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Blue Thistle Cottages have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Blue Thistle Cottages have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Blue Thistle Cottages?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Blue Thistle Cottages?
168 Te Anau-Milford Hwy, Te Anau.
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