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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! (608 reviews)
Nice property, staff was great, had a problem with the room 2nd day and it was sorted promptly. Down side it’s not walking distance to town, extremely limited parking.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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! (1,011 reviews)
We stayed one night, and we are very happy that we are book ending our trip with four more as it was a lovely clean, comfy room and the staff are very helpful. As Expedia members we were treated very well. See them again in a weeks time!

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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! (1,001 reviews)
Super clean rooms,very friendly staff and helped us to know more the surroundigs. Enjoyable stay

Reviewed on Apr 9, 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
The beds had several deep body impressions, those mattresses really should be swapped out for newer ones as they no longer offer much support. The breakfast had many great options and the food was good. Overall the facility was in great condition

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel 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! (1,001 reviews)
Parking is the biggest let down, I was told over the phone that I would get a pass to park in the carpark next to the hotel but on arrival I was told I had to pay $25.00, if I had known this I wouldn't have booked this hotel, I booked 3 nights in total, 1 night on arrival and 2 days before departure, ...

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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! (519 reviews)
Was only a short overnight stay, happy with what was there, easy access, clean room and quiet as far as I'm concerned

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Bealey Quarter
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! (1,521 reviews)
This is close to the airport, shops, bars and restaurants. It is not in central queenstown so a car or some form of transport is required. Looking out the front of the hotel the views are stunning. The back of the hotel has some construction work in the foreground with some mountains behind. Room ...

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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)
Great place and excellent location

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
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! (1,057 reviews)
Fabulous place to stay. Handy to terminal and family attractions. Enjoyed the restaurant. Friendly and very helpful staff

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Novotel Christchurch Airport
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)
Room temp. great, good kitchen facilities.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

LyLo Christchurch
Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

4 out of 5
64 Kilmore St Christchurch Canterbury
  • 12 hours drive from Milford Sound
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (443 reviews)
Nothing special, does the job. Rooms are barely soundproof though. You need to request housekeeping fyi

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

4.5 out of 5
77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau
  • 2 hours drive from Milford Sound
Stay at this holiday park in Te Anau. 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! (1,007 reviews)
It was okay property for people who want to spend less.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
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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