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Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a sauna

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Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas sits by the lake. Guests can relax in the sauna or steam room before dining al fresco at MacKinnon Room. The property offers cycling, bike rentals, a seasonal outdoor pool, a coffee shop, garden, dry cleaning, and free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service

Room options

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Lake View Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Lake View Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Garden View Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Garden View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Villa Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Villa Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Lakeview Suite | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Lakeview Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Villa Suite | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Villa Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Bathrobes
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 4

Villa Room

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

Double Room With Lake View

  • Sleeps 3

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

Lake View Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Villa Suite

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
64 Lakefront Terrace, Te Anau, 9681

What's nearby

  • Luxmore Jet - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Milford Road Merchant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sandfly Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lakefront Café - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas

Upscale hotel near Lake Te Anau
Located close to Luxmore Jet and Fiordland Cinema, Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, MacKinnon Room, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 112 rooms include comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Dec 13 - Dec 14
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MacKinnon Room

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November to April

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Distinction Hotel Te Anau
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Frequently asked questions

Does Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas on Dec 17, 2025 start from $242.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is steps from Luxmore Jet and Lake Te Anau. Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Fiordland Cinema are also within 10 minutes.

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Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 670 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 670 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 670 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 670 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 670 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nakina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good location, easy to park as well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry Norfleet

Considerate staff

Lovely property with lake views and friendly staff. Appreciated our comfy room, good food, considerate staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to tow . Walkable. Breakfast was included
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in a lovely setting, just very pricy and a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kiyotaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is very good. The building is old but acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villa option was a great way to be with family at a better cost that 2 rooms. More comfortable as well. I did 4 stars for condition ONLY because it's a bit older property and parts were a bit worn, but the rooms were impeccable as were the dining and other amenities. Perfect location as well. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and attentive. appreciated being offered quiet location in the restaurant bar for dinner and area for breakfast due to the tours going through at the same time. Easily walkable to anywhere in Te Anau Villa was a bit dated, but bathroom had been totally renovated and was clean and quiet. Bed was only a double was soft and had roll together, probably time to replace.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property looks bit outdated but not bad
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service

Average

Rooms need to be updated. Views of the lake were nice. Very good shower pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you pay for a Deluxe 2 bedroom villa, you do not expect to be in a very tired looking, very marked with bits of paint and paper missing and black mould around the overflow in the vanity sinks. We were however appreciative that the heating was on before we arrived and the room was warm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast buffet. Nicely sized room. Beautiful grounds, especially roses! Disappointing WiFi, especially in the evening. Minimal room service (neglected bed completely; had to call maids back to fill coffee/tea box).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jackalene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pros - Excellent check in and checkout, great service and breakfast was superb!! If you go for the buffet breakfast option, it's very good and everything is on there. Cons - villa was dark and dingey and despite most of the villas being empty we were placed as far away from reception as you could get and right next to a family. Wine glass had a lipstick mark on it. I expect better than this for the price but everywhere else was booked so this accommodation gets those of us that are desperate and stupid with our money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning which I know is on the to do list
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay in Te Anau

We stayed in Te Anau after visiting the Milford Sound. The Distinction Hotel was right on the lake across the street and a good location for walking to other places in this small town. We stayed in a Villa Room which was huge. It would have been great for a longer stay, but we were only there overnight. The room was clean and comfortable although it was detached from the main hotel. Parking was convenient to the Villa but was difficult to navigate to in the darkness of night. We ate at the restaurant in the bar and the food was exceptional. Our server was great and made a perfect suggestion for breakfast the next day on our way out of town continuing our journey. I would stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel, we had a villa which was so spacious as we are away for an extended time we have lots of bags. I cannot praise the staff enough, from reception, bar and restaurant to housekeeping, everyone was great, even let me check out late for no cost when our trip plans got changed at the last minute
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

ZHAOSHENG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
住宿設施陳舊。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ngaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great. The living area was poor as the lighting was inadequate and the seating was uncomfortable. Otherwise fine :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful, room was very clean and comfortable plus it was easy walking distance to shopping centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convienent to shops and restaurants. Close Onsite parking Villas were roomy. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel as a base in the area