Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and sauna

Photo gallery for Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas

Lake View Room | Lake view
Exterior
Reception
Deluxe Villa Suite | Living area
Lake View Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Bar
The current price is AU$292
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

Map
64 Lakefront Terrace, Te Anau, 9681
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fiordland Cinema
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kepler Track
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Lakeview Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private hot tub
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Garden View Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Lake View Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Villa Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Double Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Villa Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room With Lake View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

About the area

Te Anau

Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas places you steps from Luxmore Jet and within a short 5-minute stroll of Lake Te Anau. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, MacKinnon Room, is open for breakfast, brunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the Hot tub, sauna and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. A meeting room, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Te Anau hotel include Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Fiordland Cinema.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • 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

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and sauna
Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Te Anau hotel is smoke free.

  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas offers 112 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in April.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?

Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 14 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas on 1 July 2025 start from AU$292.45, including 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 parking available at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?

Yep, Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?

The closest beach to Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas is Frasers Beach (17.3 km).

Does Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas have a pool?

Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from November to April.

Does Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?

No, Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?

No, pets are not allowed.

Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 664 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Hendersonville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, pool, resturant, staff, all impeccable. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast buffet was excellent as well. Well done!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Riley

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely folks and wonderful location for visiting Te Anau and Fjordlands.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villa was located in a great location. The rooms were a bit outdated but they were very clean. There was no a/c but we did get a fan that was great and could cool us down at night. We used the laundry facilities. The food both breakfast and dinner was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackalene

Travelled with partner
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

Anthony

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Harmeet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Old and musky room yet spacious and comfortable. Mattress was springy! Bathroom is tiny and very outdated. Sauna was good but spa was filthy! Breakfast was lovely, appreciated the egg station. Location is great, overlooking the lake. Overall, not worth the super expensive price tag.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here 4 nights and loved it. Lake views, great service, and a fabulous restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

virginia

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The interior space of the Villa Unit was laid out fine. Windows do not open and interior air flow is poor. The grounds are unkept, require significant maintenance. Frankly, the condition of the property and exterior of the Architecture is so poor, I cannot refer this property to others although the breakfast buffet was outstanding and the staff was terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

NICOLE

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a 2 bedroom villa. The bad. There was NO air conditioning. We were provided with 2 fans that did very little to cool down the rooms during the day. The windows only open a couple inches, making it impossible for provide airflow from outside. It was unbearably hot and stuffy until after the sunset around 9pm. Additionally, the room was very run down. The furniture was in need of replacement. The carpet was absolutely disgusting. We were provided with 1 remote for two TVs, but it wasn’t working. After two requests to have the remote fixed, it still did not work on one of the TVs. The good. The bathroom was updated and clean. The free breakfast was amazing. The hotel provides complimentary use of the sauna, and the pool area is very nice. The location is ideal. Very close to all the shops and restaurants. Even with the amenities I would not stay at this property again due to how uncomfortable the villa was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool had green stuff on the inside wall and water cloudy. Didn't realise I had to book dinner for causal dinning for one? Staff member strange when no one around and I had to pay on ordering? Don't think she realises I was staying at the hotel?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay, Thousand Oaks

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay in Te Anau! Close to everything and the place is very well maintained and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Oldish on the inside… not a lot of ventilation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

xinyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location and Breakfast!

Great location. The hotel is older and feels its age (bathroom and beds could use some refreshing). Otherwise the service was great and the stay included a wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location overlooking the lake and walkable to town. Staff and amenities were great too. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Nice lake view from the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024