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 (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 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
When visiting Te Anau, Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas is a great choice to consider. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at MacKinnon Room, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a hot tub and a sauna.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
112 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Free use of nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Conference centre
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
MacKinnon Room – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 30 to 30 for adults and NZD 15 to 15 for children
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from November to April
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Distinction Hotel & Villas
Distinction Hotel Te Anau
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Frequently asked questions
Does Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring, ecotours and hunting. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna. Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas also has a steam room and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas?
Yes, MacKinnon Room offers al fresco dining.
What's the area around Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas like?
Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas is a short 2-minute walk from Lake Te Anau and 8 minutes' walk from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.
Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
6 Jan 2025
Great location and Breakfast!
Great location. The hotel is older and feels its age (bathroom and beds could use some refreshing). Otherwise the service was great and the stay included a wonderful breakfast.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2025
Considerate staff
Lovely property with lake views and friendly staff. Appreciated our comfy room, good food, considerate staff.
Larry Norfleet
Larry Norfleet, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2024
Just okay room with great service
Friendly staff. Room didn't have much privacy and was very dark
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Oct 2024
Cozy Villa for staying. Location is fabulous by the lake. Clean and comfortable bed.
Qijun
Qijun, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sept 2024
Beautiful location!
Maria
Maria, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Jul 2024
Lyndal
Lyndal, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2024
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
Henry, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 Jun 2024
Average
Rooms need to be updated. Views of the lake were nice. Very good shower pressure.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
Excellent rooms with lovely lakeside views. Restaurant food was lovely as well! Great location for all the local attractions.
Millie
Millie, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
Wonderful place
Nakina
Nakina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 May 2024
Comfortable Stay in Te Anau
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.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
1 May 2024
sandra
sandra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2024
Friendly staff and good location, easy to park as well
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Mar 2024
Stunning views
Sarah-jean
Sarah-jean, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Mar 2024
Loved it
Vanitha
Vanitha, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar 2024
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Mar 2024
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Kelly Moo Kean
Kelly Moo Kean, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Mar 2024
We had a nice stay at the hotel. Beds were comfortable, shower was good, and the breakfast was really good with a lot of options. The staff were really friendly! The one downside is the pool was very cold, so don’t plan on swimming outside of summer time!
Chandler
Chandler, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Mar 2024
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2024
Loved the location, restaurant and amenities.
Staff was awesome!
Mona
Mona, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 Feb 2024
The hotel is directly across the street from the lake and convenient to the town centre's shops and restaurants. The facility itself could use updating, including the installation of an elevator, but rooms were otherwise very clean.