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The Fern & Thistle Accommodation

Benhar · Hotel ★★★★

Overview

With a stay at The Fern & Thistle Accommodation in Benhar, you'll be near the beach, and 21. 3 mi (34. 2 km) from Nugget Point Lighthouse and 27. 7 mi (44. 5 km) from Jack's Blowhole. This 4-star bed & breakfast is 31. 1 mi (50 km) from Purakaunui Falls and 15. 9 mi (25. 6 km) from Kaka Point Scenic Reserve. Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring outdoor private spa tubs and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Digital programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and free minibar items, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Rooms

  • Quadruple room, up to 6 guests
  • Suite, up to 8 guests

Facilities

Facilities

  • Car park
  • Check-in hour (15:00)
  • Check-out hour (10:00)
  • Wi-fi (extra charge)
  • Secure parking
  • Laundry service
  • Garden

Health & wellness

  • Sauna

Entertainment & pools

  • Children playground

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast

Good to know

  • Minimum check-in age (18)

At a glance and nearby

Total number of rooms
3

How far from Fiordland

  • Invercargill112 km
  • Queenstown airport157 km
  • Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)183 km
  • Te Anau184 km
  • Milford Sound226 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in Elsewhere in the South Island. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

146 Benhar Rd
9272 Benhar

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-10-06.