We absolutely loved Radfords. We stayed for two nights and used our one full day for Milford…read moreSound. I highly recommend this strategy! Our suite at Radfords was surprisingly modern and spacious with a sitting area, full kitchenette, small dining nook, spacious bathroom and separate bedroom. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. Kerri checked us in gave us maps and great tips about where to eat and things to do while in Te Anau as well as for our trip to Milford Sound. It's on the pricier side for Te Anau but this is a great option if you appreciate a nice suite, a convenient location, want a kitchenette AND a great view of Te Anau right from your room!

Radfords doesn't look like much from the outside, but each room is delightful on the inside,…read morecarefully decorated with hand selected items and including a sitting area, jetted tub, a sitting area and a kitchenette that is fully stocked. Hubs and I enjoyed having our own apartment like space and shopped at the local "dairy" (grocery store) where we were good citizens and returned our "trundler" (cart) (I digress, but I love all the new vocab we've been exposed to in NZ); after many meals out, it was nice to enjoy some low key time and slightly healthier food at home. The staff is very thoughtful and made recommendations about places to go and things to do while we were in Te Anau. We took most of the recommendations (Milford Sound with Real Journeys, the Fiorjdlands Movie, Redcliff and the Kepler Track) and were not disappointed. We enjoyed the little touches such as finding a mint on our bedside tables each night and the way the tub included candles and scented bath water sachets. We made use of the DVD lending library in the lobby and caught up on some New Zealand based films ("The Fastest Indian" was adorable). Finally, free wifi was a wonderful thing as well! Location wise, the Radfords is great and is an easy walk to town. It's a little spendy at $200/night even during the off season, but we truly enjoyed our stay!

Really nice stay here. Great location, spacious rooms and my favorite--- two in room coffee…read moremakers! Comfy bed and a small table that can be used for dining in. Hotel breakfast was really good with great French press coffee. Very friendly staff. Really close to the start of the gondola, easy walk to the start.

Sofitel Queenstown is definitely French chic! I was lucky…read moreto have a club room and enjoyed cocktails and appetisers in the Rouge lounge each evening. The staff at the hotel were standout. Friendly and attentive. The hospitality really made for a great stay in beautiful Queenstown.

We had a 2 night stay in a Riverside Chalet with Breakfast and Dinner Included…read more Pros. View is absolutely unmatched. Chalet was very nice and recently updated. Service. Location to Milford Sound. Cons. Sandflies. Makes outside area unusable at times. Breakfast. Very Subpar. Location. Close to nothing else which is both and pro and con. Price. It's extremely pricey. Despite the price I would recommend it for a 1 night stay. Go early to Milford Sound and get to hotel at check in and soak it up.

Nice place to stay. Only game in town so prices are high. Bring bug repellent and use it! Two…read morenights is plenty as there are only 3 short hikes and the cruises to experience. Other hikes are 40km away which makes for long travel Too and fro. We left a day early. No refund policy but even that didn't keep us there.

On a visit from California we stopped in for one night on the way to Milford Sound. I had no idea…read morewhat to expect as my NZ family made the reservations. We were all very impressed!!! Three of us stayed in cabin #2 and two stayed in a lovely room in the lodge. All accommodations were very nice. Beautiful views, clean rooms and comfortable beds. The reservation came with hors d' oeuvres, a delicious dinner and then breakfast in the morning.

The lodge is ok as accommodation goes...but the restaurant attached is great…read more Had breakfast twice and dinner there and everything they serve is spot on. More importantly, the coffee is outstanding. Best I have had for a long time anywhere. Come for a room, stay for the food!

This is one of two eateries near where the tour groups arrive and depart. We stopped here to grab…read morelunch after or speed-boating adventure. There is a mix of ready-made and hot items to order here. We all opted for the burger, which was fair. I think there were onions mixed into the patty, just in case anyone doesn't like that. The staff was friendly, but I don't really remember much else.

We ordered the lamb and the cod. Both excellent. The lamb especially! Thanks Mr Chef.read more

Lovely stay in Wanaka! Fantastic for Comfortable room, and we couldn't believe the amazing…read morelakefront view from our studio motel room. Staff was friendly and helpful, with great recommendations. Very convenient location for walking around town.

The Moorings is set right on Lake Wanaka only a short stroll away from the main town... in terms of…read morelocation, it doesn't get much better. We stayed in a studio which has some pretty rad views, it's clean, and friendly service. If you have stayed next door in the lakeside apartments you will be disappointed in the quality, but hey it's half the price! The only drawback for me was the lower quality build means there is some traffic noise from the road out front. Wanaka has become a super busy tourist destination over the past decade, which has unfortunately brings crowds of people. Overall The Moorings is a decent value for money place to stay. But if your not so worried about what comes out of the wallet, hit up lakeside apartments... best place in town for sure!!

Stayed here for 3 nights while I explored the fjordland. Te Anau is the perfect spot to stay if…read moreyou're going to Milford Sound. Small town with some shops, good restaurants, and nice motels like this one. I stayed in a Bella Vista in Wanaka on the way down. I guess it's a chain in NZ? I dunno but I've liked both rooms. In Te Anau, you get a small little apartment suite with a small kitchenette and my room came with a spa/tub. Very clean. Very quiet. The motel is about 1/4 of a mile from the town center where all the restaurants are so you can easily walk there by crossing the park across the street. You're about the same distance to the lake where you can walk along the lakeside trail to your heart's content because it connects to another lake way down in the distance. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. But stayed out of your way if you didn't need anything which is a plus. There are coin operated laundry facilities on the grounds but they require NZ two dollar coins. Enjoyed my time in Te Anau. Everyone suggested I skip it or just use it as the gas station to Milford Sound from Queeenstown, but I loved it.

The motel was very clean and comfortable with thoughtful touches. The location was perfect, walking…read moredistance to restaurants, bars and the water. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.

TLDR: Great cocktails. Snails paced service…read more Finally! An elevated cocktail bar with some originality. I came here earlier this week and had a window-side seat. The cocktails were superb and original and the team definitely knew what they were doing. Unfortunately the evening was ruined by horrifically slow service (Note to the managers: This is costing you money). There were only two staff members working, but there were only 8 tables or so. Definitely come here for a drink, but don't be in a rush.

Amazing views of bay. Good food but small servings. In the middle of the Queenstown action and…read moreshopping.

Stunning scenery. Food, drinks, and service were great as well. Definitely recommend working this…read moreinto your itinerary.

This place truly is next level! It's well appointed, higher end, gorgeous views, and truly…read moreexcellent service! The only real downside side was the construction going on right in front of the view. It was very loud and really ruined my experience. I booked a room with a patio lake view because I envisioned sitting out and enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning while being completely relaxed and mesmerized by the view, but instead it was loud jack hammer sounds! I was also excited to sit in the soaker tubs with that view, but the view was also a big crane with construction workers moving about, not as intimate as I envisioned. Once the construction is over, it's a perfect place, until then, not worth the amount I paid for a view. I gave it 4 stars because it's a quality place just not a great time to have chosen it.

Completely charming pub, BnB, restaurant!…read more We spent a night here and the accommodations are fine...it is an old place. But what is great is sitting outside with the fire drinking pints, bottles of wine, and charcuterie board or order from their restaurant....and than staggering back to your room!!!! Beautiful location and grounds. Great coffee. Visit Bradrona, Peregrine vineyards, and Cardrona distillery to complete the fun!

This is a great roadside stop for a meal. There is indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the bar…read moreand they deliver your food. We had a lamb sandwich that was amazing. The soup of the day, cauliflower and parsnip, was very good. They have fire places inside and a fire out outside. You can roast marshmallows outside. There is a playground for kids. There is a shop. The hotel actually has rooms for people to stay. We parked across the street.