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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! (1,020 reviews)
"room is really clean and staff is really helpful and sweet 😁"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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! (644 reviews)
"Room was big enough, comfy bed and black out curtains which is needed with the carpark right in front. The thing that let down for us was lack of any heating in the bathroom, shower didn’t get very hot, restaurant lacked atmosphere. Overall a fine stay, but I would consider slightly over priced especially ..."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Kamana Lakehouse
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Air con in the room wasn't particularly strong which made it hard to get a good nights sleep"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
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! (1,568 reviews)
"The Hotel is good value close to the Airport and about 15 minutes from Centre of Queenstown. The room is basic but has everything needed for a short stay. Our room did have the sound of running water through the night so not sure if it was the air conditioning or noise from another room."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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! (1,062 reviews)
"Would have given it a 5 out of 5 for location great restaurant and staff. What let it down was the girl that checked us in I found her very unwelcoming I think her name was Kayla it is the first time people may see New Zealand and she was not friendly and was a New Zealander. The morning receptionist ..."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Novotel Christchurch Airport
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Amazing location and the Room was great! Cost of parking was shock."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
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! (3,352 reviews)
"Overall staff were helpful and the room was clean and warm, but I felt communication around checkin was lacking. For instance, our room was not ready for checkin for 2 hours and we were only told later on that the air con needed maintenance."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Close to town. Dinner at the restaurant was delicious and breakfast good also"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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! (1,034 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

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! (1,000 reviews)
"The accommodation was conveniently close to the airport and food establishments. However, the pods was really warm and the drinking faucet was faulty."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

LyLo Christchurch Airport
Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge

4 out of 5
11 Sydney Street Queenstown
  • 2 hours drive from Milford Sound
Stay at this motel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
"Great accomodation in great location. Happy with the stay here."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Blue Peaks Lodge
Mercure Queenstown Resort

Mercure Queenstown Resort

4 out of 5
Sainsbury Road Queenstown
  • 2 hours drive from Milford Sound
Book a stay at this ski hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and free hot breakfast. Great location."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Mercure Queenstown Resort
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