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Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lake View Room | Lake view
Lounge
Deluxe Villa Suite
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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64 Lakefront Terrace, Te Anau, 9681
  • Place, Luxmore Jet
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland Cinema
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Lake View Room

Lake View Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Garden View Room

Garden View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Villa Room

Villa Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Lakeview Suite

Deluxe Lakeview Suite

  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Villa Suite

Deluxe Villa Suite

  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

2 restaurants, breakfast served
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Te Anau
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,000 reviews
The price is NZ$293
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Distinction Luxmore Hotel

About the area

Te Anau

When you stay at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas in Te Anau, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Luxmore Jet and Lake Te Anau. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Fiordland Cinema.

What's nearby

  • Luxmore Jet - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fiordland Cinema - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas

Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas offers 112 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 112 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at MacKinnon Room, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
MacKinnon Room - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 717 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Uyapo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
I mostly loved our stay at Distinction Te Anau. The staff were amazing, the food was excellent, and we had beautiful views of the lake. It looks like renovations are underway. The bathrooms felt modern, while the bedrooms were a bit dated. One important note if you have mobility issues like me: you may be placed at the very end of the hall. I understand why, as there’s parking at the back and a shorter walk from the car, but if your plan is to enjoy the hotel facilities (breakfast, dinner, laundry, etc.), definitely ask for a ground-floor room closer to reception. That long walk had me rethinking my life choices… especially on the way from breakfast 😭. Accessibility aside, I genuinely loved our stay and would absolutely return! Now that I know exactly what to ask for next time! 🌿🏞️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and the staff were very friendly. Location was beautiful. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

JoAnn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, roomy and well stocked. The staff was efficient and friendly. The hotel location is great! The decor is a little bit dated, and the use of bright white lightbulbs is a little uncomfortable. Overall, this is a great and comfortable place to base your activity in the region from!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was kind. Rooms are dated and it was pretty pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice base for exploring the Fiords.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good option for stay, great sauna on site. Rooms are a bit unique, but do the job if you are dropping in to get to Milford. We preferred food in town but had breakfast at the hotel and that had a great assortment of options. Super clean rooms and super helpful staff for requests and concerns. This is not a place I would vacation persay, but a great place to get a good nights rest!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room were excellent. I stayed in a villa, which was roomy and well appointed. The additional amenities could have been better -- pool for example was small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and breakfast is very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Taya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good breaki and nice bar area with view of lake. Great bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable beds nice clean rooms and bathroom. Excellent breakfast with various choices .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SANDEEP

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deepika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Te Anu.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night at the Distinction Te Anau. The room was clean, but a bit dated. Bathrooms looked recently upgraded/remodeled. The property is right on the lake and we had a nice lakeside view. Staff at the property were friendly and attentive. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from most of the restaurants although there are a few right next door. My stay offered free breakfast, and it was quite a nice breakfast spread. There was toast, pancakes, oatmeal, fruit, eggs (scrambled and boiled eggs), multiple juices, etc. and coffee. There were also decent little pastries. Their coffee was also pretty good. Usually hotel coffee for these types of things is pretty bad. If you are looking to go to Milford Sound a nice option is to stay in Te Anau for 1 or 2 nights and get the tour from here. The tour cost is substantially lower and you don't have to do the entire bus drive (5 hours ish from Queenstown) in one day which is a very long drive. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, excellent location and polite staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anish

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, the heated tile on the floor. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Spacious rooms, great breakfast buffet!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean, great views and hotel staff were courteous and helpful. The breakfast was outstanding. The only thing to be aware of is the hotel appears to accommodate a lot of bus groups, so if you're looking for a more quaint environment, there are likely better choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, however, the grounds, pool area, and spa are in need of a major upgrade. Frankly, the landscaping and spa/ hot tub was depressingly forgotten about.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs an interior upgrade in the corridors and stairs leading to rooms, very dated and shabby. The bar area was beautiful and the dinner was excellent. Be sure to get the cheese plate for dessert, fantastic! Staff was very helpful and so pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely time. Good size, clean and comfortable rooms. Excellent and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025