Nestled by the lake, Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas offers an idyllic retreat. Unwind at the sauna or steam room, then indulge in a meal at MacKinnon Room with its al fresco dining option. Enjoy cycling and bike rentals on site or relax by the seasonal outdoor pool and children's pool. The hotel also features a coffee shop/cafe, garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pool
Bar
Non-smoking
Gym
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Sauna
Steam room
Seasonal outdoor pool
Hot tub
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Conference centre
Business centre
Terrace
Garden
Feel at home (6)
2 bedrooms
Fridge
Separate sitting area
Television
Garden
Terrace
The current price is AU$278
AU$278
includes taxes & fees
18 July - 19 July
Room options
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Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Fiordland Cinema - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Kepler Track - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 113 min drive
Restaurants
Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar - 2 min drive
Sandfly Cafe - 9 min walk
The Fat Duck - 9 min walk
Kepler Track - 9 min walk
Bailiez Cafe - 7 min walk
About this property
Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas
When visiting Te Anau, Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas is a great choice to consider. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at MacKinnon Room, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a hot tub and a sauna.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
112 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Free use of nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Conference centre
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
MacKinnon Room – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from November to April
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and fishing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring, ecotours and hunting. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna. Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas also has a steam room and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Yes, MacKinnon Room offers al fresco dining.
What's the area around Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas like?
Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas is a short 2-minute walk from Lake Te Anau and 8 minutes' walk from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.
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Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Location
Elevator
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised as excellent, with many guests enjoying the buffet option. (22 reviews)
The property's restaurant offered a fabulous dining experience with great service and a good breakfast. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
Very nice stay.
James M
James M, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
We stayed here 4 nights and loved it. Lake views, great service, and a fabulous restaurant!
William
William, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Lovely folks and wonderful location for visiting Te Anau and Fjordlands.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2025
The staff were very friendly and helpful
William
William, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2025
Great place
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Mar 2025
The location, pool, resturant, staff, all impeccable. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast buffet was excellent as well. Well done!
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2025
Great location
xinyi
xinyi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
Awesome place to stay in Te Anau! Close to everything and the place is very well maintained and clean!
Nikolay
Nikolay, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Very nice personnel, good breakfast, comfy room.
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
The buffet breakfast was amazing
Bevin
Bevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Mar 2025
We enjoyed our villa stay. Room was dated but the bathroom was nice and the room was clean. The pool and shared areas were a bit run down but we hadn’t planned to use them anyway. The breakfast was nice! Would stay here again
Riley
Riley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2025
Wonderful location overlooking the lake and walkable to town. Staff and amenities were great too. Definitely recommend.
Susan
Susan, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
13 Mar 2025
It’s in a lovely setting, just very pricy and a bit dated
Riley
Riley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2025
Good breakfast.
Nice lake view from the room
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Mar 2025
This is an older hotel but still an enjoyable stay in Lakeside units. Room was very quiet. Breakfast included was fine. Evening dinner at hotel was lovely
Anthony
Anthony, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2025
Considerate staff
Lovely property with lake views and friendly staff. Appreciated our comfy room, good food, considerate staff.
Larry Norfleet
Larry Norfleet, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sept 2024
Beautiful location!
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2025
Good
We stayed in a 2 bedroom villa, which was in the back of the hotel. We had no lake view, but the villa was quiet, clean and comfy.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
We loved our stay! Had been there many years ago and as charming as ever. Room overlooked lake and beds were comfortable. Excellent Christmas Day buffet. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Te Anu which is much more convenient to Milford and Doubtful Sound than Queenstown.
Marion
Marion, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Mar 2025
Stayed in one of the villas. The place was decently clean although we did find some utensils that had been left dirty from the previous person. Beds are comfortable enough but worn. Really nice new bathroom. Only a couple minute walk to the main road with all the stores and restaurants. Very friendly staff. Buffet is great and worth it.
Kathy
Kathy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Feb 2025
A nice hotel, quiet rooms with plenty of space, bit disappointed we had to ask at the end of the day why our room hadn’t been serviced when we came back from a days walking, just to have more milk, coffee etc. breakfast and bar staff excellent would definitely recommend a stay as the position of the hotel is fabulous
Angela
Angela, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Oct 2024
Cozy Villa for staying. Location is fabulous by the lake. Clean and comfortable bed.
Qijun
Qijun, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Feb 2025
2 nights in Te Anau
Great stay. We had a villa. No view. Carpet had a musty smell but other than that everything was great. Great breakfast buffet and having a sauna to use was really nice. Staff was friendly. Bed comfortable. Nice bathroom.
virginia
virginia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
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.