Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 8 min walk
Fiordland Cinema - 9 min walk
Ivon Wilson Park - 13 min walk
Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 2 min drive
Kepler Track - 5 min drive
Getting around
Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 113 min drive
Restaurants
Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar - 2 min drive
Sandfly Cafe - 9 min walk
The Fat Duck - 9 min walk
Kepler Track - 9 min walk
Bailiez Cafe - 7 min walk
About this property
Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas
Upscale hotel near Lake Te Anau
Located close to Luxmore Jet and Fiordland Cinema, Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, MacKinnon Room, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 112 rooms include comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and electric kettles
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM: NZD 30-30 for adults and NZD 15-15 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
MacKinnon Room
Things to do
Sauna
Seasonal outdoor pool
Hot tub
Steam room
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Refrigerator
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Conference center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
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Desk
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 30 to 30 for adults, and NZD 15 to 15 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from November to April
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
Distinction Hotel & Villas
Distinction Hotel Te Anau
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Frequently asked questions
Does Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas located?
Situated on a lake, this hotel is steps from Luxmore Jet and Lake Te Anau. Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Fiordland Cinema are also within 10 minutes.
Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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A nice hotel, quiet rooms with plenty of space, bit disappointed we had to ask at the end of the day why our room hadn’t been serviced when we came back from a days walking, just to have more milk, coffee etc. breakfast and bar staff excellent would definitely recommend a stay as the position of the hotel is fabulous
Stayed in a 2 bedroom villa.
The bad. There was NO air conditioning. We were provided with 2 fans that did very little to cool down the rooms during the day. The windows only open a couple inches, making it impossible for provide airflow from outside. It was unbearably hot and stuffy until after the sunset around 9pm. Additionally, the room was very run down. The furniture was in need of replacement. The carpet was absolutely disgusting. We were provided with 1 remote for two TVs, but it wasn’t working. After two requests to have the remote fixed, it still did not work on one of the TVs.
The good. The bathroom was updated and clean. The free breakfast was amazing. The hotel provides complimentary use of the sauna, and the pool area is very nice. The location is ideal. Very close to all the shops and restaurants.
Even with the amenities I would not stay at this property again due to how uncomfortable the villa was.
NICOLE
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Clare
23 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool had green stuff on the inside wall and water cloudy.
Didn't realise I had to book dinner for causal dinning for one? Staff member strange when no one around and I had to pay on ordering? Don't think she realises I was staying at the hotel?
We loved our stay! Had been there many years ago and as charming as ever. Room overlooked lake and beds were comfortable. Excellent Christmas Day buffet. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Te Anu which is much more convenient to Milford and Doubtful Sound than Queenstown.
The villa option was a great way to be with family at a better cost that 2 rooms. More comfortable as well. I did 4 stars for condition ONLY because it's a bit older property and parts were a bit worn, but the rooms were impeccable as were the dining and other amenities. Perfect location as well. A great place to stay.
Travelled with the family to stay at Distinction. We were in a villa with 2 bedrooms. Overall the accommodation and breakfast were excellent. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Henry
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Amanda
27 June 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Average
Rooms need to be updated. Views of the lake were nice. Very good shower pressure.
We stayed in Te Anau after visiting the Milford Sound. The Distinction Hotel was right on the lake across the street and a good location for walking to other places in this small town. We stayed in a Villa Room which was huge. It would have been great for a longer stay, but we were only there overnight. The room was clean and comfortable although it was detached from the main hotel. Parking was convenient to the Villa but was difficult to navigate to in the darkness of night. We ate at the restaurant in the bar and the food was exceptional. Our server was great and made a perfect suggestion for breakfast the next day on our way out of town continuing our journey. I would stay at this hotel again.