Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

$$$$||View on mapTe Anau, New Zealand64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand|
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Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Free WiFi9.3
Location9.3
Staff9.0
Comfort8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Who stays here
Couples48%
Families34%
Groups13%
Solo4%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Free WiFi9.3
Location9.3
Staff9.0
Comfort8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Who stays here
Couples48%
Families34%
Groups13%
Solo4%

4-star lakeside retreat with a dedicated wedding chapel and renowned South Island cuisine

Amenities and Recreation

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas offers a heated outdoor swimming pool with an enclosed seating area, a sauna, and a spa. Bicycle rental and access to a golf course are available for guests. The hotel also provides a day spa, a fitness room, and extensive landscaped gardens for outdoor activities.

Rooms and Accommodations

The property has 112 rooms that include villa suites and deluxe suites, each offering lake or garden views. All guestrooms come with a private bathroom, and villa units include a separate living area. Distinction Te Anau provides complimentary full cooked breakfast and free Wi-Fi to all guests.

Dining

MacKinnon Restaurant serves South Island cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients and offers panoramic views of Lake Te Anau. The Explorer Bar and Lake View Terrace provide cocktails and drinks overlooking the lake. Guests also have access to a coffeehouse on-site and special diet menus upon request.

Location and Activities

The hotel sits across from Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland ranges, within walking distance of the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves. Major Fiordland walking tracks and attractions such as Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound are easily accessible via nearby transport links. Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas also provides a tour desk and packed lunch service for day trips.

Weddings and Events

A unique lakefront glass chapel is available on the property for wedding ceremonies. The hotel's extensive gardens serve as a setting for outdoor events and activities. Business conferences and corporate events can be accommodated using the meeting and banquet facilities.

  • Accommodations: 112 rooms including villa suites and deluxe suites
  • Dining: MacKinnon Restaurant with South Island cuisine and lake views
  • Weddings: Lakefront glass chapel for ceremonies
  • Recreation: Heated outdoor pool, sauna, day spa, bicycle rental
  • Location: Across from Lake Te Anau, close to glow worm caves and walking tracks
  • Services: Tour desk, packed lunch service, free cooked breakfast
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-22:30
from 06:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of NZD 32.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:111
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Rooms and availability

Queen Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Queen Size Beds2 King Size Beds1 King Size Bed or 2 Queen Size Beds
Villa
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Queen Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Sauna

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Lake view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

💵 Lowest room price 295 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 10.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Te Anau Manapouri, TEU

Location

64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand
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64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand
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64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand
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