Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel in Te Anau with free parking

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Dinner served, local cuisine
Bar (on property)
Reception
Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dinner served, local cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room (1 Double 1 Single)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single

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

Superior 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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

About the neighborhood

Te Anau

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau places you next to Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. This 3.5-star hotel has 69 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Luxmore Jet - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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

Lakefront hotel in Te Anau with free parking
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a banquet hall, a fireplace in the lobby, and a porter/bellhop.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and phones are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (35 inches high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • 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 Anau Fiordland National Park
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

Located steps from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, this hotel is in Te Anau, and within a 10-minute walk of Ivon Wilson Park and Te Wahipounamu. You'll also find Te Anau Wildlife Centre and Fiordland Cinema less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau feature a casino?

No, Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

At this lakeside hotel, couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include kitchens and garden views.

Are there hot tubs at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Jimmy Cooks Restaurant.

Will Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau though service animals are welcome.

Does Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau.

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 886 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 886 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 886 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 886 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 886 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Garnett

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

lynette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great from the reception to the restaurant Dinner was delicious and desert - a very welcoming place that I recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Great, comfortable stay. Quite dated, but comfortable, clean and tidy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay
View from dining room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely walking out over the road in the morning onto the lake edge. What a scene with the mountains in the background and the lake like a millpond.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and tired, and the extra touches were missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of parking Excellent service and great buffet dinner. Very comfortable bed...we overslept! Beautiful views across the lake to the hills. Convenient to town centre and splendid Te Anau Golf course where we hired a golfcart to play their picturesque treed fairways with good greens.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Pip

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The door to the room didn't shut properly. Attended to at the time with some improvement. By day 2 the door didn't shut properly again. On check out the person on reception was dismissive. The door to the bathroom had hinges that needed attention. Again, staff member was dismissive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025