Reviews of Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas 4 stars
64 Lakefront Drive, 9640 Te Anau, New Zealand
#28 of 30 hotels in Te Anau
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 147 hotel reviews
7.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
7.4
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Staff
8.7
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Value for money
6.8
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Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Peter
Australia2 reviews7.0“The Villa was great, meal on the last night was great, the staff were amazing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite with Garden View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The grounds were untidy, the pool dirty,
The room and the staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Nina
New Zealand9 reviews8.0“Great stay and good option for families needing a double bedroom setup.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa
- • Stayed 1 night
The hotel is a little dated, nothing for me to complain about and I expected it. However just important to consider that this is not a newly build and latest standard hotel. It is still very nice and I think the space and not every room being right next to every room is really nice.
The location is great, right at the lake and walking distance to anywhere. It is a big hotel and offers family rooms which for us was great - 2 bedroom villa for a family. The villa was spacious and very clean, it had everything we needed. The beds were very comfy. They have an outdoor pool which is heated to 25 degrees I believe and a sauna inside which needs booking. There is a nice restaurant inside the hotel which looks out to the lake and serves very nice food.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Alan
Australia18 reviews9.0“Worth while staying there”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Had to walk outside in the rain at night to get back from restaurant to our room 😞 . The 2nd bedroom our friends had would have been nice if they could have had a queen bed instead of 2singles
Nice bathroom, pleasant view although not of the lake
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Ludmilla
Australia41 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
It was a clean, spacious and comfortable room with a lovely view of the Lake. Also a perfect base for exploring Milford Sound and surrounds.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Derek
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“2 nights stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Might like better pillows!
Restaurant was excellent. Staff v friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Sarah
New Zealand13 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location Lovely staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 8 March 2024
David
New Zealand4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Lorraine
United Kingdom76 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Great location, over priced average offering”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was poor, lots of things ran out, even though still 2 hours to go before end of service, only standard coffee or tea, no latte or hot chocolate for example.
Great location, 2 beds in room
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
David
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
The hotel doesn't have air conditioning. When I arrived I was advised that if I ever felt hot (which I did) I should use the fan to cool the room. The light in the room wasn't that bright and not good enough to read a book by. Beds are comfortable. The room and bathroom aren't large and would have been tight if I had been travelling with 3 others. The rooms are tired and need a makeover. The room seems overpriced for what one gets and what is available elsewhere.
The location is excellent- close to Lake and Town Centre. The breakfast provided is good Staff were happy to assist in taking luggage up to first floor where my room was (there is no lift in the hotel for guest use to go up to the first floor.)
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Lene
Denmark20 reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Nice room but too high a price compared to similar accommodations”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The price was much too high compared to other similar accommodations
The bed was very nice and the villa room was clean
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Raelene
New Zealand8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The price of a glass of pinot noir!! My fault should have asked the price when deciding what pilot to have.
Fantastic smorgasbord breakfast. Very helpful and friendly staff. Gorgeous comfy beds and lovely and quiet.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Cottrell
United Kingdom1 review6.0“Average”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Dinner service impossibly slow. 90 mins wait for a first course of breads! When to another restaurant in the town the next night.
Position
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Yansong
China1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
they have very western style breakfast and the stuff can speak mandarin,only for the disable need pike the first flood because they don't have elevator.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Sam
Belgium8 reviews6.0“Perfect location to see fiordland NP, but in desperate need of a makeover”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The villas are in desperate need of a full remodel, everything except the bathroom is old.
The location was superb, the remodeled bathroom was very pleasant!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Gabrielle
New Zealand13 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Room ok, staff were good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is on a busy street with sea planes and helicopters taking off from the lake over the road. Also the milk are the little crappy ones, most other places I have stayed in NZ are giving 200ML glass bottles now. I think for $680 a night that is doable for the deluxe suites.
Within walking distance to town.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Sue
Australia11 reviews3 helpful votes6.0“Suite with Lake View overpriced and parts of property are in need of refurbishment”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The Suite with Lake View did not represent value for money. It was dusty and had a thick layer of dust on some of the furniture. The hallway and stairwell were in need of refurbishment and new carpets. There is no lift to the first level which may present a problem for some. There is no netflix etc.
We booked a suite with Lake View which has a separate bedroom and lounge area with balconies across the road from the lake. The location was very good and a few minutes walk into central Te Anau. The reception and restaurant staff were friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Boogerd
New Zealand6 reviews7.0“Enjoyed the time there but don't think we'll go back again mainly”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room much smaller than expected so that was a bit disappointing.
Breakfasts were awesome. Friendly staff, nice front facility/bar/restaurant.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Linda
New Zealand5 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Villa
- • Stayed 3 nights
Really helpful staff who went out of their way to make the stay comfortable
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Judy
United States1 review1 helpful vote9.0“Excellent location, beautiful views, a nice selection of different-sized rooms.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Villa
- • Stayed 4 nights
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.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Penny
Australia5 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Pleasant place to stay by the lake”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Villa
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Villas not private. Lots of tour groups
Location
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Helen
Australia6 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms too warm & couldn’t adjust temps
Location
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Twomey
Australia2 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Value. Cost per night was crazy for what you got
Location
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Rebecca
Australia16 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Comfortable, basic, friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was tiny.
Very accomodating staff, friendly. Pool was good for the kids. Facilities were all lovely, just a bit old.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Nerissa
Japan15 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Fabulous family time - buffet breakfast 7/10”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Slightly dated
Friendly staff, good location
Stayed in January 2024
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