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Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel in Te Anau with free parking

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By the lake, Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau offers a serene ambiance with a garden and fireplace in the lobby. Enjoy dinner at Jimmy Cooks Restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or unwind at the bar. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NT$5,001
NT$5,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Standard 2 Doubles

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

Superior 2 Doubles

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room (1 Double 1 Single) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room (1 Double 1 Single)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single | Accessible bathroom

Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior 1 King | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior 1 King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Superior King Room

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

Standard Accessible 1 Double 1 Single

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, 9600

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

  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Milford Road Merchant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandfly Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lakefront Café - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

Hotel by the lake
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau. The on-site local cuisine brasserie, Jimmy Cooks Restaurant, serves dinner. In addition to conference space and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and bicycle parking
  • 1 meeting room, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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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Hotel Te Anau
Kingsgate Hotel Te
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
Kingsgate Te
Kingsgate Te Anau
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau Fiordland National Park
Te Anau Kingsgate Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau Te Anau
Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau Hotel Te Anau

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 2025/11/17, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau on 2025/12/4 start from NT$5,001, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau located?

Located in the heart of Te Anau, this hotel is steps from Lake Te Anau, Te Wahipounamu, and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Luxmore Jet and Ivon Wilson Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 854 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 854 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 854 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 854 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 854 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Garnett

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

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

6/10 Okay

Gregg

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

8/10 Good

victoria

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

6/10 Okay

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Amy

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

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Staff were great, enjoyed the food and beds were really comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay in a very nice town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery on the lake Very comfortable bed Nice shower Good was just ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay & the staff were all very pleasant & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bed great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean. Easy to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the setting overlooking lake. Enjoy the on-site meals
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

FANG-ERH

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

good hotel

hotel is in front of lake, provides parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for what it is. Depending on your room location outside noise can be an issue, but otherwise it's a great price for a clean simple room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service from the staff was excellent, very friendly and efficient. Just a slight issue with the room cleaning, carpet not vacuumed and toilet wasn't cleaned with bleach,otherwise the hotel was superb.!!!!.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is in a lovely location. Room was clean, building a little dated. Most staff were welcoming. Beds very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every interaction was positive. Staff was outstanding. Comfortable beds. Clean room. I would stay sgain.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Nice size rooms

Not much of a veiw looking out onto the car park, but nice size room. Short walk into town, but hard to find a restaurant, so had to make do with fish and chips. A lot of the restaurants seemed to be closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient & an easy walk into the town center. Staff were very good & helpful. The property does show ALOT of wear & needs some attention. Room cleanliness just Ok. Should be more detailed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were quite a distance from the parking. Beds good. Don't like showers over a bath
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023