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Facilities
Property facilities
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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Parking
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Free Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Swimming pool
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24-hour front desk
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Restaurant
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Room service
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Business center
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Heating
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Family rooms
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Garden
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Hiking
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Laundry
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Luggage storage
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Fishing
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Cycling
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Safety deposit box
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Bar
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Fax/photocopying
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Tour desk
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Horse riding
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Golf course
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Facilities for disabled guests
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Meeting/banquet facilities
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Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Sauna
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Packed lunches
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Currency exchange
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Chapel/shrine
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Non-smoking throughout
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Private parking
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Outdoor pool
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Sun terrace
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Daily housekeeping
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Accessible parking
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Concierge service
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Special diet menus - on request
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Outdoor pool - seasonal
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Kid meals
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Public transport tickets
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Outdoor furniture
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Wine/champagne
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Coffee Shop on site
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Fruits
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Guest room sealed after cleaning
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Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
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Food delivered to guest room
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CCTV outside property
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CCTV in common areas
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Process in place to check health of guests
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Access to health care professionals
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Face masks for guests available
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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!
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
A deposit may be required at the property.
Property Policies
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Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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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
We were greeted by a lovely gentleman who had kindly given us an upgrade as we were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. The room had a great view of the lake, a lovely comfy, warm bed, a fabulous bath tub. There were treats and a lovely card which were so much appreciated on our special occasion being so far from home. We had drinks in the cosy bar on the evening and the staff were all so friendly there as well as the breakfast room. The breakfast was great and the chef was sure to ask if I needed any gluten free bread and told me what was safe for me to eat as a coeliac. No hassles with parking, which is a big plus. I would definitely recommend as a stop over on a self drive holiday. Also close to Main Street for shops and cafes.
It was not the most modern of hotels but most of the decor was tastefully done. Nothing I could fault. 😀
Great location, can walk to everything very easily.
Very dated and smells weird similar to old person rest home. Bed was very hard.
The bar staff and reception staff were very friendly and accomodating
The Villa we stayed in was very dated and no heating in 1 of the bedrooms
The staff is accommodating, beautiful scenery, tranquil, amazing breakfast, spacious room.
We were very happy to leave the hustle and bustle of Queenstown and stay here a few nights to visit Milford Sound and the surroundings..
No lift for your bags as it is two storey. But did find out later there was one, but for bags only. Would of been nice to have been asked how much luggage we had as we ended up carrying two 20kg suitcases up a few stairs.
Close proximity to the town, able to use facilities like spa and sauna, beautiful breakfast, room was spacious and bathroom was lovely and new
The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, and went the extra mile :) The location was perfect, with stunning views of the lake, and easy walk into the township. Loved that the windows opened, great to get that Te Anau fresh air into our room.
The room was spacious, comfortable and clean, and we loved being able to use the hotel sauna which was a great bonus.
The smogasbord breakfast has to be seen to be believed!
Felt like an hold hospital and the place needs some air fresher and to be opened up as it stinks like mould
住址方便，房间很漂亮整洁。
非常好👍
I loved the elegant retro feel with a grand piano in the cocktail lounge. And close proximity to down town.
No one played the piano over our stay.
We liked our Villa, which was clean and comfortable. The buffet breakfast was good. The bar was lively.
The launderette was useful as we were on a road trip.
We found the dinner options more Asian inspired and would’ve liked a little more choice, even the tuna steak was served almost raw.
We loved the location, right on the lake and within walking distance of restaurants. Our room was spacious, we loved the lakeview from our room and the bathroom had been recently renovated. Two other great features of our stay was the sauna and the fine breakfast buffet. Finally our guided tour to Milford Sound met right next door.
No complaints.
Rooms are clean, ample parking, walking distance to Te Anau restaurants and shops. Good location to Milford Sound if you are looking for a shorter drive (2hours) instead of a drive from Queenstown (4 hours). Also walking distance to the Te Anau glow worm caves ferry pickup point.
If you've read any of the other reviews, you can probably tell that the property is pretty old and the rooms are very dated. I was staying in one of the smaller villa rooms which did not have the most ideal layout. If you are passing through to Milford Sound it is probably ok for a night's stay. The prices were quite exorbitant for what you are getting.
Great breakfast and staff. Comfy beds. Great location.
The tv was probably 20 years old and the door didn’t seal properly so it left in a breeze, making the room draughty. Room is a bit dated despite bathroom being renovated.
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