Distinction Te Anau Hotels & Villas overlooks the spectacular Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland ranges. It offers elegant rooms with lake and garden views. Guests enjoy a day spa, a sauna, a heated swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. Surrounded by colorful gardens, Distinction Te Anau offers accommodations with a fridge and tea and coffee facilities. Guests can relax in the communal lounge area, which offers satellite TV. Te Anau Hotel also offers its own lakefront wedding chapel. Guests who wish to explore the surrounding countryside can make use of the tour guest and packed lunch service. The Mac Kinnon Room Restaurant, which benefits from panoramic views of Lake Te Anau, serves modern New Zealand cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy drinks or an array of cocktails at The Explorer Bar and Lake View Terrace.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Te Anau, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
or
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
6.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5
Low score for Te Anau
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anne
    United States of America United States of America
    Your staff was more than accommodating. They were friendly, hardworking, helpful and went out of their way to help me with a problem that I created myself with my room assignment.
  • Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved the lake view from our room! Such a great location; we were within walking distance from Te Anua.
  • Judy
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful view from the rooms that are in the main building and face the lake. The villas have nice extra space in their rooms. Everyone was happy.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The MacKinnon Restaurant and Bar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Amenities of Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
Spa
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 48 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 48 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

Mastercard Visa Eftpos JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

  • Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas is 1,300 feet from the center of Te Anau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas has 1 restaurant:

    • The MacKinnon Restaurant and Bar

  • Check-in at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Villa
    • Suite

  • Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Bicycle rental
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming pool
    • Horseback riding
    • Steam room

  • The prices at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas on this page.