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Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9681, New Zealand
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Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas
Ranked #16 of 24 hotels in Te Anau
3.5 of 5 stars 153 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Milford sound(11)
  • Very nice(7)
  • Lake view(4)
  • Buffet breakfast(3)
  • Great Place(3)
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Brisbane Queensland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Te Anau stop over”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

We had a stop over at the Hotel and Villas in Te Anau on our way to Milford Sound. Comfortable stay but the apartments are a bit tired. The apartment was supposed to be self contained but did not have a table and chairs.

Small things put you off when you arrive in a motel expecting a lot better. We found there was a shortage of available toilet paper, no additional pillows were available and the ones already in the bedrooms were past their use by date.

Main focus of management seemed to be on larger organised tourist contingents.

Would not recommend this to friends if travelling through

Peter S, Brisbane Qld

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Needs a bit of TLC”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment. The apartment was old and could do with a refurbishment, it reminded me of a retirement village unit. The "kitchen" was a small bar fridge under a small table in the corner. On it sat a microwave and a kettle. There was not any sink, so the kettle had to be filled at the taps attached to the bathtub as it wouldn't fit under the taps at the washbasin in the bathroom!

I would consider it clean and functional, that's it. The location is excellent, just a minute's walk from the information centre and across the road from the lake. Wifi was free and only accessible at the reception area, which isn't very convenient.

I do not know the rates they charged as we booked this as a package through a travel agent.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Functional but hot and dated”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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We stayed here for one night in a lake view room. Although the room had a lovely view it became very warm during the afternoon with the sun blazing in so when we arrived it was stiflingly hot. The room was functional if a little dated. The bathroom could have done with a good clean. We didn't eat in the restaurant for either dinner or breakfast so cannot comment on the quality. However the size of the restaurant suggests that it is geared up for large coach parties rather than fine dining! It served its purpose as a stop-over but we have no desire to return.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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West Sussex, UK
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Functional”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Provided you can get a lakeview room this hotel is very adequate but avoid the rear facing rooms. The lakefront bar is good but the restaurant was almost empty, though we had a good light meal.
This hotel needs an update but the lake view is stunning. We did not vist the 'Villas'

Room Tip: Must get a lake view room
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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sydney
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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“not good value for money”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

The 2 bedroomed villa was very tired, sorely in need of refurbishment. The bed was however comfortable and clean. Very disappointing and expensive. There are far better value for money choices in Te Anau. A positive is free wifi in the lounge area.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9681, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* INR5,350 - 12,316

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