Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Hotels
8 (590 reviews)
64 Lakefront Drive , Te Anau , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location with great views
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Overpriced for the quality
Cleanliness issues in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
Some mentions of cleanliness issues, such as dirty outdoor furniture and unmaintained facilities.
Service
8.93
The staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful, providing outstanding customer service.
Location
8.47
Many reviews highlighted the excellent location near attractions and beautiful views.
Room Quality
7.42
Certain comments on dated rooms and issues with comfort, but some positive remarks on cleanliness.
Amenities
8.45
Good amenities like breakfast included, but some complaints about the sauna being out of service.
Value for Money
6.91
Comments about being overpriced for the quality and old infrastructure suggest a low value for money.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Breakfast was enjoyed but noted as average in taste and quality.
Overall Experience
8.43
Generally positive experiences with some room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:37

Property Description

Spectacular Lake Views and Luxury Accommodation
Distinction Te Anau Hotels & Villas offers elegant rooms overlooking Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland ranges. The property boasts a day spa, sauna, heated pool, and free Wi-Fi for guests to enjoy.

Relaxation and Convenience
Surrounded by vibrant gardens, the hotel provides rooms with convenient amenities like a fridge and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can unwind in the communal lounge area with satellite TV or book a session at the lakefront wedding chapel.

Culinary Delights and Scenic Dining
The Mac Kinnon Room Restaurant serves modern New Zealand cuisine with locally sourced ingredients and stunning views of Lake Te Anau. After dining, guests can sip on drinks or cocktails at The Explorer Bar and Lake View Terrace.

Book now for a memorable stay at Distinction Te Anau Hotels & Villas!

Important information:

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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Mar 1, 2026 until Mon, Nov 30, 2026

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

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 needed).

  • 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 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for NZD 48 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

8
Based on 590 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 6.91
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Belinda • extended_group • gb
5
Nights stay on long 2 day drive, no complaints
Pros:

Nice Breakfast
We had a drama with a tour we booked( not with this property) And Receptionist went way, way beyond to help us, what a lovely Lady

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Ashleigh • couple • us
10
Cons:

N/A

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Ziemowit • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Heleen • couple • nl
4
Zéér teleurstellend.
Pros:

Personeel was vriendelijk. Het hotel is fraai gelegen aan het meer maar daar hebben wij weinig van gezien aangezien onze kamer aan de achterzijde was.
Een klein koelkastje en een waterkoker met thee en koffie. Echter géén decafé.
De kamer was schoon.

Cons:

Het beloofde uitzicht op een prachtige tuin viel zwaar tegen aangezien er pal voor ons raam een hele dikke boom stond. Dus géén uitzicht. Wij voelden ons hierdoor opgesloten. De faciliteiten op de kamer waren matig. Géén magnetron die je in bijna ieder hotel in NZ wel hebt.
De bedden waren slecht. Geen toplaag waardoor je de veren in het springboxmatras duidelijk voelde. Hierdoor slecht geslapen.
De prijs van de kamer was belachelijk hoog voor wat je ervoor krijgt.
Het is niet meer dan een kwart van de prijs waard.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Sharon Cassar Laudi • family_with_children • mt
5
Thank you, next!
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

To call it a Villa is over selling it. It's an independent room. It needs to be updated as it's like being back in the 90's. The bed is small for 2 regular size adults. Plus be sure to keep the blinds down as anyone walking by can see everything inside through the many windows.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • au
9
Pros:

Cosy villa in a sunny position. Great position to the town centre & a walk along the lake. Very friendly & welcoming staff. Facilities were clean & modern.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Wonderful place and great location. Friendly staff

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • au
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Liesbeth • extended_group • us
8
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • couple • us
8
Great location in Te Anau.
Pros:

Location, staff, swimming pool.

Cons:

No A/C—fan in room helped. Lots tour bus groups.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
老朱1538 • family_with_children • cn
5
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Chikako • couple • jp
8
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • extended_group • de
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Guy • couple • nz
5
Adequate
Pros:

Good location Good parking Nice room Good laundry

Cons:

Had to wait at reception for some time. Room along way down hall Everything outside eg pool is a bit run down

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Limin • family_with_children • cn
8
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
5
558jillh • Solo travel • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
10
Wish I could have stayed longer
Pros:

This hotel was amazing. I had my own little villa all to myself - didn't know what to do with all the space! No air con but the temperature cooled off at night so the rooms weren't too hot and a fan was provided if needed.

The grounds were pretty and well-kept. The complex is quite spread out so finding your villa at first can be a challenge but everything is well-signposted.

The location of the hotel is right on the lakefront and right at the end of the main street so everything is easy walking distance.

Dinner in the restaurant was good, the sticky date pudding was a little dry and a very big portion but apart from that it was fine and they did accommodate our tour group with different dinner times to ensure we all got dinner before or after our glow worm trips so that was much appreciated

My only real regret was only having one night here and not actually spending a lot of time in the villa as I was out making the most of the short time we had in Te Anau

2026-02-17 • via Tripadvisor
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paulines303 • Couples • Oxfordshire, England
8
Great location, comfortable room and brilliant staff.
Pros:

We had a villa which was fine although I am not sure it was Deluxe as described in our itinerary. The kitchen facilities were very limited (a fridge and a flat surface) but we had breakfast booked (which was very good) so not really a problem. There were chairs and an ashtray outside the adjacent villa door which as non smokers was a bit off putting but they did not appear to be used while we were there. The staff here were really helpful and deserve a special mention.

2026-02-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Lisa • couple • au
10
A perfect place to stay and would highly recommend
Pros:

We stayed in a villa which was very comfortable and quiet. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • au
7
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Caihao • couple • cn
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee