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Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

3.5 star property

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Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single
Interior entrance
Garden
View from property
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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20 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, 9600
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Luxmore Jet
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ivon Wilson Park
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 2

Superior 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room (1 Double 1 Single)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior 1 King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Te Anau

A stay at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau places you in the heart of Te Anau, steps from Te Wahipounamu and Lake Te Anau. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Luxmore Jet.

What's nearby

  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Luxmore Jet - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fiordland Cinema - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sandfly Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Milford Road Merchant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Fat Duck - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 69 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and bike parking.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Jimmy Cooks Restaurant serving guests of Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Te Anau? This hotel has 969 square feet (90 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Jimmy Cooks Restaurant - This brasserie specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jimmy Cooks Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 969 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (89 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1978
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 30.00 for adults and NZD 15.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Free WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Kingsgate Hotel Te
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Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau Fiordland National Park
Te Anau Kingsgate Hotel
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Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 902 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eric, las vegas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice little property by the lake. The room was clean, moderate size and I was able to get a room for the same day. The staff were very friendly. I also enjoyed the breakfast at the water front restaurant, the view was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenez

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Okay hotel and friendly staff. A bit dated rooms and sadly a dirty bathroom with lots of hair in it. Good for one or two nights if you're staying in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff, gave a hand to take luggage upstairs. Room gave a view over the lake which was just a few yards away. Room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Warwick

Staff were good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is nice, the room was decent, parking was easy. We thought the buffet was over priced so we ate down the street. We would stay again though.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great clean room. Comfortable. Staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Daniel in the restaurant was very professional and friendly, great to chat to in the evenings! Mark at check-in was also amenable and a friendly face on first arriving at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Better appointed room with more towels and a fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to make sure I had a great stay. Directly across from the lake which has a walking path.i wish I could have stayed longer, but I had a tour to catch the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and tidy, conveniently situated for our needs. Very kind friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy rooms, warm rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garnett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean accomodation and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with partner
Room was ok.. TV was fuzzy but staff moved us to another room which was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

JOHN

Travelled with partner
No Lift and only 1 person at the Reception to help you. Bathtub / Shower not safe for older tourists or anyone .Bathroom small and outdated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Syed Hammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hashim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. Cleaning staff, restaurant staff and everything else was great. Sophia at check in needs to smile and welcome arrivals. We felt like we had turned up at the wrong place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views, warm and quiet, well positioned. We had a great meal at the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathi, auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was warm and clean and the staff were friendly and accommodating. There were a few maintenance issues with the room such as corroded remote batteries, phone not working and the door lock constantly jamming which staff helped with where possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large rooms, comfortable beds. We had a great 2 nights. Close to town. Only issue was the carparks are really small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025