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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! (626 reviews)
The staff were very friendly and accomodating. The fridge broke on day two and our food was spoiled but fridge was replaced. The TV remote controls did not work. There was coffee but no milk. Not enough hangers for clothes enough for a week’s stay. The room did not have lake views as we requested ...

Reviewed on May 12, 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! (1,017 reviews)
Excellent service

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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! (1,003 reviews)
Parking was very tightly spaced but was under cover and convenient. The views from the room were superb and the staff was very professional and helpful. The hot tub was a bonus.

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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! (1,544 reviews)
Washing machine & clothesdryer in bathroom, cooktop in kitchen, air con/heat pump, clean. Thank you

Reviewed on May 10, 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)
for a one night stay waiting to depart or upon arrival its good pod were fairly clean bathroom clean kitchen clean

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

LyLo Christchurch
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! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 10, 2026

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
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! (535 reviews)
Great location, friendly staff, ale house/restaurant on site which was great, we had a ranch slider that went to know where though and would’ve been good if it went out to a patio area with chairs, would be easy enough to do and would’ve really improve those rooms

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

Bealey Quarter
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)
Great location for an early flight. We recommend

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Novotel Christchurch Airport
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
Helpful and approachable staff, 24/7 service. The great mix of cultures amongst the staff, working there. Nothing was too hard when it came to enquiries.

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
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! (3,334 reviews)
Fantastic location, great facilities in the room. Comfortable bed and lounge. A few problems but overall good accommodation. Main problems related to overall cleanliness wasn’t great especially the bathroom. No coffee pods although coffee machine??

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET Queenstown
  • 2 hours drive from Milford Sound
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Good location, good free breakfast Undergoing major remodel but staff worked around it. Bar menu needs the be revamped , poor selection!

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Hotel Give

Hotel Give

3.5 out of 5
12 Hereford Street Christchurch
  • 12 hours drive from Milford Sound
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
This would have to be one of the best hotels i have ever stayed in by way of price, location and amenities. I was a solo traveller in a studio room. It was spotlessly clean, very spacious and had a kitchenette with microwave, toaster, kettle, sink and cutlery and crockery to be self sufficient. And ...

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

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