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Te Anau

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

64 Lakefront Terrace, Te Anau, 9681

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Spectacular Lake Views and Luxury Accommodation

    Distinction Te Anau Hotels & Villas offers elegant rooms overlooking Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland ranges. The property boasts a day spa, sauna, heated pool, and free Wi-Fi for guests to enjoy.

  • Relaxation and Convenience

    Surrounded by vibrant gardens, the hotel provides rooms with convenient amenities like a fridge and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can unwind in the communal lounge area with satellite TV or book a session at the lakefront wedding chapel.

  • Culinary Delights and Scenic Dining

    The Mac Kinnon Room Restaurant serves modern New Zealand cuisine with locally sourced ingredients and stunning views of Lake Te Anau. After dining, guests can sip on drinks or cocktails at The Explorer Bar and Lake View Terrace.

Book now for a memorable stay at Distinction Te Anau Hotels & Villas!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent location with great views

  • Friendly and helpful staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

66 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Bar
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Pools & wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Public transport tickets
  • Sun terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Horse riding
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

677 reviews
8/ 10
The hotel is dated but rooms have been updated & beds are very comfortable. Restaurant & bar have been updated as well. Outside pool & sauna areas are still needing a revamp. Overall its very clean & comfortable
Roger · family with children · 2026-10-23

The guest experience

8.0out of 10
677 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent location with great views
  • Friendly and helpful staff

Worth knowing — Overpriced for the quality · Cleanliness issues in some areas

How guests scored the stay

  • Service8.9

    The staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful, providing outstanding customer service.

  • Location8.5

    Many reviews highlighted the excellent location near attractions and beautiful views.

  • Amenities8.4

    Good amenities like breakfast included, but some complaints about the sauna being out of service.

  • Overall Experience8.4

    Generally positive experiences with some room for improvement.

  • Food and Beverage8.0

    Breakfast was enjoyed but noted as average in taste and quality.

  • Cleanliness7.5

    Some mentions of cleanliness issues, such as dirty outdoor furniture and unmaintained facilities.

  • Room Quality7.4

    Certain comments on dated rooms and issues with comfort, but some positive remarks on cleanliness.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

94% of 16 recent stays rated 8+

8.0677 reviews
  • Guest review

    8/10

    Roger · family with children · 2026-10-23

    “The hotel is dated but rooms have been updated & beds are very comfortable. Restaurant & bar have been updated as well. Outside pool & sauna areas are still needing a revamp. Overall its very clean & comfortable”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Irina · solo traveller · 2026-10-16

    “В ресторане при отеле случился мой самый вкусный фишчаудер в жизни и самое вкусное вино из всего путешествия по Новой Зеландии”

  • 地理位置优越,安静

    8/10

    yanyan · family with children · 2026-10-12

    “虽然看起来是个有年代感的酒店,但整体干净整洁,员工服务热情”

  • Great location, exceptional staff and a very comfortable room

    10/10

    David · couple · 2026-10-09

    “One of the best hotels we stayed in on our circuit of the South Island. It was in a great location with a view of the lake, a really comfortable bed and very clean facilities. The staff were exceptional and made us feel really welcome. Parking was easy and plentiful. Breakfast was perfect.”

  • Super location, freindly staff

    8/10

    ARINGADA · solo traveller · 2026-10-07

    “Location, clean, nice friendly staff”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Yuko · family with children · 2026-10-07

    “ロケーションも部屋からの景色も良かったです。朝食のビュッフェでは卵料理をリクエストで作ってもらえるのがよかったです。バスルームもモダンにリノベーションした後のようで快適でした。”

  • A great place to stay if you want to go to Milford sound or the Glowworm caves.

    8/10

    Julie · couple · 2026-09-19

    “We had a villa which gave us more room to spread out over our 3 day stay but no view, which did not matter as we were only in our room to sleep. The bathroom was large and the shower was huge. The hotel restaurant food was good with a good selection. And it was a short walk to the town which also had a good range of places to eat.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Paul · couple · 2026-09-11

    “Close to centre: lovely accommodation”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    DaveTracey · solo traveller · 2026-09-10

    “Great location and food”

  • Good spot for Milford Sound

    8/10

    Lauren · family with children · 2026-09-08

    “Nice location opposite lake. Nice foyer with restaurant. Good breakfast. Good sauna. Check out the stars at night in this location!”

  • Enjoyed our two night there apart from loosing my shoes

    8/10

    Julia · couple · 2026-09-02

    “Very convenient location . Lovely comfy beds . Great place for a large gathering !”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Malcolm · solo traveller · 2026-08-31

    “Most things”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Vroni + Markus · solo traveller · 2026-08-30

    “Sehr gutes Inhause Restaurant. Lage direkt am Lake Te Anau. 5 min zu Fuss zum Touroffice RealNZ und WaterFlights. 10 min bis Fiordland Cinema innerhalb der "Black Dog Bar". Sauna privat buchbar.”

  • Agradable hotel para un par de noches

    7/10

    María Rebeca · couple · 2026-08-23

    “La ubicación, la vista al lago, el salón principal para tomarse un trago y el comedor para tomar el desayuno muy agradable incluyendo el desayuno que era rico. El personal de recepción muy amable!!! está cerca para ir caminando de todos los buenos restaurantes y las tiendas”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Viktoriia · family with children · 2026-08-22

    “Friendly people work there The location is great”

  • Excellent stay What a view !!!!

    10/10

    Neil, Linlithgow · solo traveller · 2026-08-22

    “Staff,room size, view and food options all first class .”

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