Book on our site
Up to 10% cheaper
than Booking.com
Check rooms and rates
From295US$ /night
Check-in
29Jan2026Select date
Check-out
30Jan2026Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
Key details

About the Hotel

64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand
-
Close to Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Great
8.0
8.7
/10
3.8
3.9
/5

Located around 5 minutes on foot from Packrafting New Zealand, the chic 4-star Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas invites guests into a medium sized lobby appointed with newspapers. The smoke-free hotel offers a banquet hall, only 1.6 km from the Te Anau Bird Sanctuary, making it an attractive choice.

Location

This Te Anau hotel enjoys its stunning location within a few blocks of the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. The Trout Observatory is 750 m from the elegant Distinction, which is also situated nearly 10 minutes on foot from Four Square Te Anau.

Visit Lake Te Anau, merely 30 metres from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of New Zealand.

The perfect hotel is near a boat dock and Te Anau bus stop is just 0.6 km away.

Rooms

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas features 111 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and towels. Guests can enjoy views of the lake.

Eat & Drink

The lounge bar serves refreshing drinks. The bar area includes a lounge. You can get a gastronomic experience at La Dolce Vita Restaurant which offers Italian cuisine right around the corner from the Distinction Te Anau.

Leisure & Business

Spend the sunny hours either in a swimming pool or stroll around a mountain of the neighbourhood. Additionally, staying at the property, active guests can enjoy a golf course on site. The hotel includes meeting rooms and a business centre equipped with conference facilities and a photocopier.

Must-do experiences

  • Take a cruise on Milford Sound for breathtaking views and wildlife.
  • Visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves for a magical underground experience.
  • Savor a Fergburger in Queenstown, just a scenic drive away.
  • Explore the Fiordland National Park for stunning hiking trails.
  • Experience local culture at the Te Anau Autumn Festival in April.
View all

Select your room type

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room Garden View
3 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
Double Room Lake View
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
Villa
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa
2 persons
540 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Click button to see more rooms
Show all rooms
Show all roomsLess

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

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

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

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

Dining

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

Business

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

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

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

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
Show more

Location

64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand
Map view
64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand
Nearby
30 Town Centre
Four Square Te Anau
600 ft
84 Lakefront Dr
Fiordland Jet
600 ft
Ramparts Rd
Packrafting New Zealand
600 ft
6 Milford Cres
Explore Fiordland
1900 ft
Restaurants
The Moose Bar & Restaurant
700 ft
84 Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600
The Olive Tree Cafe
1500 ft
52 Town Centre
La Dolce Vita Restaurant
1200 ft
23 Town Centre
Redcliff Restaurant & Bar
1700 ft
12 Mokonui Street
Naturally Fiordland Pizzeria
1600 ft
62 Town Centre
Ristorante Pizzeria Paradiso Da Toni
2000 ft
1 Milford Crescent
The Village Inn Restaurant
2700 ft
24 Mokoroa Street
Rustico Bar
2000 ft
90 Town Center Center
Ming Garden Chinese Restaurant
2100 ft
Loop Rd
La Toscana
2300 ft
108 Town Centre
Getting around
City Centre
Te Anau9 min  ·  2300 ft
Airports
Te Anau (TEU)26 min  ·  10.8 mi
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)248 min  ·  102.5 mi
Interested in Nearby Hotel Rates?
Live prices. No outdated rates
Check Rates
Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-22:30
Check-out
from 06:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Distinction Te Anau & Villas serves a full breakfast for free. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
111
Check-in
29Jan2026Select date
Check-out
30Jan2026Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
Need more options?
Check Top hotels near Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
Lakefront Lodge Te Anau Exterior photo
Mobile-only price

Lakefront Lodge Te Anau

8.6
Great448 reviews
75m from property
USD 186USD 167
per night
Radfords On The Lake Te Anau Exterior photo
Mobile-only price

Radfords On The Lake Te Anau

9.2
Perfect396 reviews
91m from property
USD 381USD 342
per night
Edgewater Motel Te Anau Macro Details photo
Mobile-only price

Edgewater Motel Te Anau

7.8
Very good518 reviews
138m from property
USD 265USD 238
per night