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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! (620 reviews)
Breakfast disappointing and though lake view was awesome the room was very cramped.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 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)
Location of the property was in easy walking distance to the town centre. Room was well equiped with comfortable bed and good bathroom. The viewing on the TV was limited to basic channels. Cafe Coco Cabana was god value for money and staff were very helpful.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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! (1,002 reviews)
Loved the view Reasonably cleaned room

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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! (530 reviews)
The staff is generally good, especially Tariq, apart from him, the staff is rude

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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 ...
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! (1,538 reviews)
Great Hotel, enjoyed my stay.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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! (1,003 reviews)
Although compact it was very clean, comfortable and convenient.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
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! (1,001 reviews)
Lots of free food left by people before flights. Any extras available at close large Woolworths supermarket. Walk easy to airport even with luggage. Read the available email instructions because it's very self check in self help. Will stay when need some hours before early flight or late ...

Reviewed on Apr 30, 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! (1,046 reviews)
The Hotel rooms and location are ok. The resturant and bar is a disgrace.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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! (1,118 reviews)
Business stay. Always great, free parking, location walking distance to airport and shops for eating. Nothing is far in Christchurch so it works well. Staff are great bar is great and so is the food.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Sudima Christchurch Airport
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! (3,327 reviews)
Room was very clean, but small in size.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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! (745 reviews)
Clean room easy to check in

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

LyLo Queenstown
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