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8 / 10 Guest Rating

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, nz

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas - main view

About the Property

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!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

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.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Double Room with Garden View

This room features beautiful views of the hotel gardens.

28 sqm
Sleeps 3
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryer

DOUBLE Garden View Hotel Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$240.15

$192.12

Includes taxes & fees
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Villa

This spacious room features a separate lounge area and views of the beautiful rose gardens.

27 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryer

Villa

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$256.5

$205.2

Includes taxes & fees
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Double Room with Lake View

This room features beautiful views of Lake Te Anau and tea/coffee making facilities.

28 sqm
Sleeps 3
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryer

Lakeview Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$280.35

$224.28

Includes taxes & fees
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Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa

Set among the rose gardens, this villa has a comfortable lounge area, plus a refurbished bathroom with shower over the bath and modern amenities.

50 sqm
Sleeps 4
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryer

Deluxe 2 Bedroom Villa King & Single

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$339.72

$271.78

Includes taxes & fees
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Suite with Lake View

This suite consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Featuring a balcony with lake views, this suite also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

50 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryer

Suite with Lake View

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$385.42

$308.34

Includes taxes & fees
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Suite with Garden View

This suite's special feature is the fireplace. This spacious suite consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite provides a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

56 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryer

Suite with Garden View

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$370.55

$296.44

Includes taxes & fees
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Deluxe Lakeview Suite

1 King Bed538-sq-foot room with lake views Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting areaRelax - Private hot tubInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room serviceSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate showerPractical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and deskComfort - Daily housekeepingNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

50 m2
Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerSafety deposit boxTVHair dryerBathrobeRefrigerator

Deluxe Lakeview Suite

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$364.58

$291.66

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

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Excellent658 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the excellent location with great views and frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff.

Categories

Cleanliness7.5
Service8.9
Location8.5
Room Quality7.4
Amenities8.4
Value for Money6.9
Food and Beverage8.0
Overall Experience8.4

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DaisynzNZ
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2026

"感觉清新宜人"

10.0

住址方便,房间很漂亮整洁。

非常好👍

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AilsagbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 22, 2026

"A relaxing and comfortable stay"

8.0

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.

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AllieusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 19, 2026

"Beautiful, comfortable and restful."

9.0

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.

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MaksgSG
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 19, 2026

"Alright but expensive for what it is"

7.0

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.

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EldaauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 11, 2026

"A gem in Te Anau."

9.0

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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KylieauAU
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 10, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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MauriceusUS
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 10, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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HuangcnCN
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 9, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

We stayed at Distinction Te Anau for two nights with our 12-month-old daughter, and the service was outstanding. When our rental car suffered a tyre blowout on Milford Road and our self-drive trip had to end, the front desk went well beyond their job — they researched bus options to Queenstown, contacted rental car companies for us, and helped us build a workable Plan B within an hour. The next morning, when we realised a piece of luggage had been left at the repair garage, they helped us retrieve it in time to catch our bus. Without that, we would have missed it entirely. A baby cot was also already set up in our room at check-in — for parents of an infant, that kind of anticipatory care makes a huge difference. Beautiful lake views, spacious clean rooms, generous breakfast. But what we'll remember is the warmth and competence of the staff during a stressful day. Highly recommended.

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DianneauAU
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 7, 2026

"Great location, clean and comfortable villa"

10.0

The Villa although small was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our time in the Spa and Sauna. Yummy breakfast Great location overlooking and across the road from Lake Te-anau .Very close to shops.

No Smart TV in the room (old) .

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MeenalauAU
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 5, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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