Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (1065 reviews)
Corner Mokonui Street & Main Street , Te Anau , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Older rooms
High price perception

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
Some reviews mention cleanliness issues such as old and small rooms, and a need for updating, which affects the score.
Service
8.51
Positive comments about staff and service experience, though some complaints affected overall satisfaction.
Location
9.05
Multiple reviews highlight the great location within town, making it a strong point for the hotel.
Room Quality
7
Rooms described as old and small with some cleanliness concerns; the functionality of amenities also noted.
Amenities
8.03
Breakfast and complimentary services received positive remarks; however, some facilities are dated.
Value for Money
6.49
Several comments indicate that the experience was not worth the high price, affecting value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Breakfast received positive feedback, but some complaints about dinner quality were noted.
Overall Experience
8.51
Overall sentiments lean positive due to location and staff, despite several mentioned drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:36

Property Description

Fiordland-themed Accommodation - Distinction Luxmore Hotel stands out with its unique Fiordland-themed décor, offering guests a truly immersive experience that reflects the beauty of the surrounding area.

Dining Experiences - Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the hotel's two dining venues. Whether you prefer a casual cafe-style meal at Bailiez Cafe & Bar or a more sophisticated buffet breakfast at Hilights Restaurant, there's something to satisfy every palate.

Convenient Location - Situated just a short stroll from Lake Te Anau and a stone's throw away from Fiordland National Park Visitors Centre, Distinction Luxmore Hotel provides the perfect base for exploring the natural wonders of Te Anau. Book now for a memorable stay amidst stunning landscapes and top-notch amenities.

Important information:

Guests arriving after 23:00 must contact the hotel prior to their arrival to arrange for an after hours check-in.

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: IVC

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for NZD 36 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1065 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 8.51
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 6.49
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Cate • couple • au
8
A very good place to stay for a night whilst travelling.
Pros:

This was perfect for a one night stay. Good facilities and an excellent breakfast.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
10
Very well run
Pros:

Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Quiet. Central. Modern.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Yong • solo_traveller • au
10
A very comfortable staying
Pros:

Great location, close to shops and restaurants, very big room, very good breakfast.

Cons:

Hair trapped in the bathroom shower drain has not been cleaned.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Radmila • extended_group • nz
7
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Meg • couple • au
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Alex • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Good quality accommodation

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • nz
8
Friendly staff, great location and comfortable and well-appointed rooms and bathrooms.
Pros:

Nicely appointed rooms. Reception area and corridors a bit dated.

Cons:

As above.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • de
5
Cons:

No toilet brush - an absolut no go. Breakfast menu was not very good. Especially coffee option (only filtered coffe, medium quality at best) was not acceptable in 2026.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Claude • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

L'organisation de l'hotel, la gentillesse de l'accueil, la taille de la chambre

Cons:

Les clients chinois, vulgaires et trop nombreux

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Svitlana • couple • sg
6
Disapointed about our breakfast situation.
Pros:

We stayed here one night on the way to Milford Sound. The location was great, room was very clean.

Cons:

My low rating is only related to breakfast time and how the personal at the restaurant handled the situation.
Firstly, the lady at the restaurant was not able to find our room in her files. It looked like she has rooms from different tour groups, but not from single people like us.
Once she finally found out, she informed us that the restaurant is full (it was 7:45) and we shall go to the restaurant on the first floor and get breakfast there, and just pointed towards the stairs. I told her that we only have 15 minutes for breakfast. Does the restaurant downstairs have any food. She said “yes, they do”. When we came down, the place on the first floor was literally dead, there was no buffet at all and employees in the kitchen were surprised that we were sent to them. They told us that it will take them linger than 10 minutes to prepare breakfast. At the end, we left the restaurant and stayed without breakfast because at 8 am we had to leave the hotel.
Still don’t understand how one can ignore the customer message about their limited time for breakfast and just send downstairs where there was no food at all.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
Great stay in Te Anau
Pros:

Very convenient location, great breakfast buffet, very comfortable bed.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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hongming • family_with_children • cn
10
Pros:

超出预期，一家20多年的酒店是怎么做到没有一点异味，真的不可思议！

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Brough • couple • au
8
Pros:

Very helpful staff close to everything in town

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Lodovico • couple • ky
7
good but no great
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Below average breakfast compared to other lodging this trip, reception staff efficient but impersonal

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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katgreen • Couples • Madison, Wisconsin
10
Older hotel - newly remodeled room was good
Pros:

his was the first of three stays at Distinction properties and the staff here certainly set a high bar for our subsequent stays. The hotel itself is an older property, very clean and in a great location.

Room: 355 Deluxe Super King. Nice view looking towards Main Street and beyond. Newly refurbished room with Air conditioning. We joined and reserved with the "D-club" rate and were able to secure a much better rate than other online booking engines. Clean, nice amenities (shampoo/conditioner/bath gel/soap, coffee/tea/hot chocolate), comfortable king bed, couch, table and chair, tv.

Breakfast: Large buffet breakfast with lots of choices. Was sometimes busy with large tour groups. However, the staff is super organized for seating and replenishes the food often.

Lots of free parking, super quiet and right in the middle of Te Anau.

Bottom Line: Would definitely stay again.

2026-02-21 • via Tripadvisor
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LindaH7071 • Couples • Yeovil, Somerset, England
8
Very comfy bed. Lovely bed linen
Pros:

Recently had a night here. Good nights sleep. Struggled with the temperature in the shower. Breakfast was good, very busy. Enjoyed the poached eggs. Nice selection of cheeses too. Close to the lake and several restaurants and supermarket nearby.

2026-02-20 • via Tripadvisor
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Franz • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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michel • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Good location, bedroom very clean and good linens

Cons:

It should be possible to entend the breakfast time to at least 9.30am.
The recommandation for a restaurant ... they if course propose as the best ... their restaurant next door but différent name Bailey's.
We have ordered the 2 expansive croire : venaison and beef. The venaison was correct but the beef was tough and I have to scrap 1/3 of the meat... the présentation and thd sides were very ordinary. We went next date to the "fat duck ," that was far much better.
Regards

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Elliot • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee