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At A Glance

Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas are surrounded by sweeping, vibrant gardens and overlooks the stunning Lake Te Anau and Fiordland ranges. Setting the tone for your stay in one of the world’s most breath-taking regions, the hotel and villas offer elegant accommodation, perfectly situated for you to make the most of this beautiful area as a gateway to Milford and Doubtful Sounds. After a day sightseeing, guests can relax in the outdoor heated swimming pool, spa and sauna and enjoy impressive South Island cuisine in the MacKinnon Room Restaurant.

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Check In: 14:00-22:30

Check Out: 06:30-10:00

Closest Airports: Queenstown Airport

Nearby Landmarks: Te Anau Glow Worm Caves, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, Kepler Track, Ivon Wilson Park, Lake Henry, Te Anau Wildlife Centre, Luxmore Jet, Manapouri

Location

Distinction Te Anau is located on the Te Anau lake front and is only a short walk from Te Anau town Centre. To get to the property, it is only 2 hours drive from Queenstown or Invercargill, and 3.5 hours from Dunedin. You can fly to Queenstown or Invercargill with Air New Zealand, Jetstar or Qantas, and connect with a coach service or hire a car. Te Anau-Manapouri Airport has inbound DC3 trips available at times over the peak season. Charter flight options by helicopter, floatplane and fixed wing aircraft are available year round. Regular ...

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Elegant Lodgings

Designed for your utmost comfort, the 112 rooms include standard hotel rooms, spacious villa suits, comfortable villa rooms and deluxe suites, offering stunning lake or garden views. Whether you are looking for a romantic escape, family holiday or a room to relax in after a day of work, you will find an accommodation style to suit your needs with elegantly styled rooms and spaces.

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Delicious South Island Cuisine

After a day of exploration, relax and indulge in the hotel’s resident MacKinnon Restaurant featuring the absolute best of modern South Island cuisine prepared by a team of talented chefs with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a drink at The Explorer Bar & Lakefront Terrace and take in the uninterrupted views of Lake Te Anau.

All You Need in Fiordland

The hotel features the largest based conference center in the area for all your function needs and boasts a stunning lakefront wedding chapel. Enjoy a treatment at the spa or make use of the sauna and outdoor swimming pool. Guests who wish to explore the surrounding countryside can make use of the tour guest and packed lunch service.