Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (1102 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 1102 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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Simon Cripps • family_with_children • gb
4
Dingy 1980s hotel in need of modernisation
Pros:

Very clean, good breakfast, great British barman.

Cons:

1970s decor, poor, overpriced food. Falsely labelling cheap fish as monkfish. Beds not made well. Bar shuts at 9pm. It may have been 4 star in 1980 but lower 3 star now. Dingy bedroom with basic bathroom. Aircon was a fan.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • extended_group • au
5
Hotel defo needs maintenance
Pros:

Staff very nice and location close to lake

Cons:

Pretty outdated facility - room temperature not adjustable and got pretty hot and we were asked to use a fan

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • au
6
Adequate
Pros:

The parking for guests was great. The fact that the breakfast room opened at 6 am meant that we could have breakfast before going on our tour for the day.

Cons:

The room wasn't clean. Both the bathroom and the living room needed cleaning, which was done when we went to reception and told them. But when we moved the lounge chairs, we discovered other items under them, which required another trip to reception and further cleaning.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Andrew C • solo_traveller • us
9
A very pleasant stay at the hotel. Staffs are friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

None

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Proximity to everywhere and everything, all on your doorstep. Staff were amazing and so helpful, loved our stay. Highly recommended 👌

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Lipowcan • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Location and breakfast

Cons:

Due to two beds in the room, I needed to walk sideways to access the bathroom.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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HIROYUKI • couple • jp
7
旅行中に滞在した他のホテルと比べると印象が薄い。
Pros:

湖やスーパーへのアクセスが良かった。

Cons:

設備が古い。

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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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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Alex • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Good quality accommodation

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
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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JeriAnnL • Solo travel • San Diego, California
10
Recommend this hotel!
Pros:

Went with Road Scholar group. A lovely property with easy access to cute little shops for souvenirs and necessities. Clean and comfortable with a professional and pleasant team.

2026-03-03 • via Tripadvisor
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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