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Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
  • 2 hours drive from Milford Sound
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (613 reviews)
Lovely room, great view comfortable bed , good air co. Only unusual thing no milk supplied for coffee.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

Kamana Lakehouse
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
  • 2 hours drive from Milford Sound
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent hotel choice for 6 nights in Queenstown. Room was clean, gr8 facilities and roomy. Good location. No complaints, just happy.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

5 out of 5
247 Bealey Ave Christchurch
  • 12 hours drive from Milford Sound
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (527 reviews)
Super friendly staff

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Bealey Quarter
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road Queenstown
  • 2 hours drive from Milford Sound
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
The staff were very kind and tried to do all they could to ensure our honeymoon was great. The food was delicious and they cleaned our room really nicely every day. Sylvester is the man. He’s made us feel very at home!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
  • 2 hours drive from Milford Sound
Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,534 reviews)
Really great hotel and staff!

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
  • 11 hours drive from Milford Sound
Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

LyLo Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ
  • 11 hours drive from Milford Sound
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,054 reviews)
Staff and breakfast were fantastic

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
  • 11 hours drive from Milford Sound
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,112 reviews)
Superb hotel and near to CHR airport with complimentary parking.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

Sudima Christchurch Airport
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
  • 12 hours drive from Milford Sound
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Room was small but had everything we needed as was only one night. Breakfast was great good choice and great staff. I would stay here again but book a bigger room

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
  • 2 hours drive from Milford Sound
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Loved the view Reasonably cleaned room

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
  • 7 hours drive from Milford Sound
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,325 reviews)
Was meant to have a lake view photo is of lake tekapo View was a duck pond

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

5 out of 5
47 Camp Street Queenstown
  • 2 hours drive from Milford Sound
Stay at this hostel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (743 reviews)
It was such a horrible hostel experience, the bed was dirty and looked like someone had just checkout , they didn’t change the bed sheet from the previous guest, its was disgusted , I found hair and dirt on bed, I had to put a towel and paper underneath for me to lay down, and they price was overpriced ...

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

LyLo Queenstown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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