Distinction Te Anau Hotels & Villas overlooks the spectacular Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland ranges. It offers elegant rooms with lake and garden views. Guests enjoy a day spa, a sauna, a heated swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. Surrounded by colourful gardens, Distinction Te Anau offers accommodation with a fridge and tea and coffee facilities. Guests can relax in the communal lounge area, which offers satellite TV. Te Anau Hotel also offers its own lakefront wedding chapel. Guests who wish to explore the surrounding countryside can make use of the tour guest and packed lunch service. The Mac Kinnon Room Restaurant, which benefits from panoramic views of Lake Te Anau, serves modern New Zealand cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy drinks or an array of cocktails at The Explorer Bar and Lake View Terrace.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Te Anau, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Te Anau

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sheridan
    Australia Australia
    Good sized two bed villa, right opposite lake. Buffet breakfast was amazing
  • Patricia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Was convenient to e everything nice and quiet good food and staff
  • Chetan
    India India
    Superb location, right opp the Lake. Each room has 2 double bed. Supermarket is 5 mins walk, Real NZ tour depart is 5 mins walk.
  • Patricia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The facilities were great as were staff breakfast awesome dinner menu very nice
  • Julia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the vibe of the place, cool pool, fun 2 bedroom apartments! Great buffet breakfast
  • Raymond
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    View was incredible. Very posh and attentive hotel. Food, drink and waiter were excellent. Breakfast in the morning had a wide choice.
  • Sommer
    Australia Australia
    The location was superb and the food was outstanding! The venison was so tender and the steak was one of the best we’ve ever had!
  • Carol
    Australia Australia
    close to the Lake, beautiful view. The rooms are very clean.
  • Donna
    Australia Australia
    Facilities, buffet breakfast, location, simplicity
  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel has a certain retro charm, with lovely views of the lake. The staff are very friendly and we enjoyed breakfast there.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The MacKinnon Restaurant and Bar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal

Wellness

  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:30
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 48 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 48 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBEftposCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the day spa at the property is currently closed until further notice.

Guests arriving after 22:30 must contact the hotel prior to their arrival to arrange for an after hours check-in.

Please note that there is a 1.85% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas has 1 restaurant:

    • The MacKinnon Restaurant and Bar
  • Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas is 450 yards from the centre of Te Anau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Swimming Pool
    • Horse riding
  • Room options at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Villa
    • Suite
  • Guests staying at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go