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 colorful gardens, Distinction Te Anau offers accommodations 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Te Anau, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

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
 
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
or
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.0
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.8
Low score for Te Anau
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jeffrey
    United States of America United States of America
    Great staff, lovely accommodations, clean/cozy, wonderful location
  • Jeff
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel was fantastic. Location right on the lake with great views, very very friendly staff and good clean rooms. We were late one morning to breakfast (which is also a huge great buffet) and they let us get a good breakfast anyway. Everyone...
  • Anne
    United States of America United States of America
    Your staff was more than accommodating. They were friendly, hardworking, helpful and went out of their way to help me with a problem that I created myself with my room assignment.
  • Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved the lake view from our room! Such a great location; we were within walking distance from Te Anua.
  • Judy
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful view from the rooms that are in the main building and face the lake. The villas have nice extra space in their rooms. Everyone was happy.
  • Wendy
    United States of America United States of America
    The location here is great! If you have a view room you will be looking out at the beautiful lake with is right across the street. Rooms are big and have dishes, kettle, fridge, etc. Easy enough to have a bucket of ice delivered. Outdoor picnic...
  • Niva
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location and view of the lake. Very helpful and friendly staff. Nice pool and easy to use laundry. Good breakfast. Sheets and towels very good. Very nice outdoor seating and tables with water view.
  • Debbie
    United States of America United States of America
    Villa was nice for 4 people Convenient walk to dinner every night Beautiful views ! Buffet breakfast that was included was amazing .
  • Hank
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hotel's location was great. The staff were very friendly and attentive.
  • Marina
    France France
    Everything was great, warm welcome and even if we arrived late we were able to eat at the restaurant (which was delicious). The villa was well furnished and the whole property is well maintained. I would stay again!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
Spa
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib 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 cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

The fine print
Must-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

  • Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas is 1,300 feet from the center of Te Anau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas has 1 restaurant:

    • The MacKinnon Restaurant and Bar
  • The prices at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

  • Room options at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas include:

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

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Swimming pool
    • Horseback riding
  • 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