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.

There are so many amazing places to go in Central Otago wine country, but put Bannockburn Hotel at…read morethe top of your list! For starters, the views are killer. We went on a beautiful, warm, sunny summer day just about as soon as they opened. We opted to sit outside for lunch to take in the views and some sunshine. I suppose it's a casual restaurant, but the food is outstanding and the presentation is top notch. The food can be a bit pricey given the tapas style sharable portions, but the thoughtful mix of flavors and fresh ingredients make the experience well worth the price. Naturally they have an extensive wine list boasting local wines and some from other well known international wine regions. It was a rose kind of day, and a glass of the local Terra Sancta rose was perfect. We ordered light - just 3 small plates for the two of us - but it was all delicious. The Baked Empanadas came with three types - beef & provolone, porkbelly & sweet corn puree, and mushroom, provolone cheese and raisins. The Goat Cheese Croquettes were served with local honey, greens and toasted almonds - a must order! I don't eat seafood, but my husband thoroughly enjoyed the Baja Fish Tacos. Take a break from vineyard touring and enjoy a lovely afternoon (or sunset!) at Bannockburn.

This is probably the best restaurant in all of New Zealand, hands down. I am surprised how this…read morerestaurant doesn't have a Michelin star yet. We ordered a tapas sharing menu for dinner, loved the prawns + cider tapas, and the tacos was amazing. I loved how they have designed the pineapples with a fish cod fillet and blend it with some simple sauces. The chorizos are from a nearby town, so some good local flavor blended in. We sat outside on the patio and had an amazing view of the mountains and vineyards. I would def come back here again if I am back in NZ. A must visit!

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.

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.

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.

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!

My partner and I had a lovely stay at the Hilton in queenstown. However our stay was made…read moreextraordinary by the Manager, Mr. Vaibhov Aneja. From the moment we stepped through the doors we felt so taken care of after a long week of road tripping. He was quick to assist us in a room request and he also went out of our way to bring us wine and chocolate as we were celebrating our engagement. The rest of the staff from valet to cleaning services was also incredible and so accommodating. The room was very comfortable and the proximity to the lake is unbeatable. It is a bit outside of the CBD but it was so close to so many incredible restaurants and shops it didn't matter. They also have a water taxi that can take your down to the cbd. We would definitely recommend this place for a stay in Queenstown. We will never forget how special our stay was.

Stayed in the lake suite for 4 nights in May 2026…read more Pros. Service. Breakfast. Views from Suite. Cons. Hotel, although in pretty good shape, is a bit dated. Early 2000 decor despite ~2011 opening. Location. Nothing in less than 30 minutes walking distance as far as non hotel bars/restaurants. The hotel seemed generally clean however there was a very large cockroach in our room. Probably a good place to stay if need a night a night close to airport.

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