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Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel in Te Anau with free parking

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Local cuisine
Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single
Reception
Local cuisine
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$361
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan

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

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room (1 Double 1 Single)

Superior Room (1 Double 1 Single)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single | Accessible bathroom

Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior 1 King

Superior 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Te Anau

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau puts you in the heart of Te Anau, within steps of Lake Te Anau and Te Wahipounamu. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The brasserie, Jimmy Cooks Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for dinner. 969 square feet (90 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Te Anau hotel include Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and 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 (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 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
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 969 square feet (90 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Te Anau hotel is smoke free.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 969 sq ft of conference space
  • 90 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1978
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 (89 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. 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) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau Te Anau
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

As of 14 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau on 17 Jan 2026 start from NZ$361.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

Yep, Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

The closest beach to Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau is Frasers Beach (17.1 km).

Does Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

No, Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 874 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 874 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 874 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 874 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 874 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

lynette

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy book in- book out service. Staff, particularly in restaurant with wonderful view, were very attentive, friendly and accomodating. Fiordland is stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to have breakfast or drinks with that fantastic view of the lake, rain or sunshine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN, TOOWOOMBA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Theresia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Kingsgate is located a short walk from the town centre, on the lake front. It has a restaurant attached for breakfast / dinner. Staff were very friendly. The room itself was a bit dated, especially the bathroom could do with an update, but the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025