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!!

This place is perfect for a quick stay in Wanaka. It's right around the corner from the lake,…read morerestaurants, shopping, has a grassy area out front where kids love to run around, and has a view of Mt. Aspiring! Request rooms 101/201-103/203 for view from your room (in winter). Very clean and remodeled.

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.

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.

"Oh, show me 'round your snow-peaked mountains way down South…read moreCome and keep your comrade warm" (The Beatles) As our tour bus approached the Mt. Cook mountain range, we saw New Zealand's highest mountain- over 12,000 feet high. Mt. Cook and the Tasman Glacier are in massive ice and snow-capped mountain ranges. Our hotel for tonight was the Hermitage, located in Mt. Cook National Park. It's a self- contained gigantic complex of two interconnected buildings with a gorgeous bar and lounge overlooking the mountains. Our room had two very small twin beds and little furniture. The big wall where the tv was fastened had almost nothing else, no dressers, desk, etc. Check out my photos. What the room did have was an an amazing view of Mt. Hood from our rear patio. The hotel includes a museum on Sir Edmund Hillary, the NZ explorer that climbed Mt. Everest. The food at the Hermitage was amazing. Our group enjoyed a buffet dinner here, and I passed up their bounty of roast meats for sushi and dumplings. The breakfast buffet included everything and more. It included something new- Japanese omelets. The eggs were paper thin, almost like a crepe. They were cut into wedges with a lot of greenery in there, and I'm not sure if that was spinach or seaweed, but I did like it.

We had a great hotel and restaurant experience. Sadly the weather wasn't cooperating; it was…read moreextremely rainy and windy. So we didn't get to do much outside. The in house theater was great with stories about Mt Cook and Sir Hilary. They played throughout the day and you could come and go as you pleased. The dinner buffet was so big!!! So much to choose from and it was all delicious. At least 30+ items to choose from. I especially liked the fried chicken nuggets. Haha, a little taste of McDonalds. But they were hot, crunchy and fresh out of the fryer. They were actually really really good! The breakfast buffet is also large and excellent. Every breakfast item you can think of. I don't usually like buffets but this hotel did them very very well. Being stuck inside all day isn't so bad when you have all this food to choose from.

Mt Cook Village is very small und pretty busy with tourist wanting to enjoy the beauty of NZ…read moremountains. The more important it gets when you look for an acco at the end of the valley. There are a couple of but I anyhow choose Aoraki Court Motel. It was the best stay so far on my holidays here. The spacious room makes you feel like coming home, the panorama is awe-inspiring from dawn till dusk and the spa in the bathroom gives you a nice relax. On top of that, the owners rocking this Motel are very friendly and are super helpful with information about groceries, hikes, food and anything else to make your stay comfortable. I cannot say anything about other acco's here, but I bet this is one of the top-choices and surely a killer value for money. Bet you'd say the same!

The best hotel we stayed at in NZ! Because of hotel capacity, we had to get a two bedroom. I loved…read morethat the hotel room had two tvs! Although we didn't cook, the kitchen was extremely nice and had every possible appliance; even a rice cooker. And the best part: lovely bathroom amenities and a jetted jacuzzi in unit. A great place to stay in Mt. Cook Village, to enjoy both the natural beauty alongside modern comforts.

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

Holy smoke. What a godsend after unseasonal cold weather on the rail trail. Super friendly staff,…read moregreat menu, best ever steak and Guineans pie. Whopping lamb shank set us up for tomorrow. Kids menu great too.

I stayed here during a business trip and absolutely fell in love with it. Fraser and Anne are so…read moresweet and welcoming and have thought of everything when it comes to amenities in the rooms. Between the room heaters, space heaters, and bed warmer I was beyond toasty while looking at the beautiful views of the mountains. Their kitchen and breakfast are wonderful and everything about my stay was perfect. Thank you for everything!

My wife and I stayed here for two nights and our experience was wonderful. Fraser and Anne are…read moreexcellent hosts and their social hour was an excellent way to meet other adventurers and settle dining accommodations. Super easy to walk to/from town center. The room was private, quiet, and the mattress in our room was of good quality. Breakfast was excellent. Highly recommended!

Literally, like stepping back in time to the 1920's but with better amenities. The Omakau Hotel is…read moreall charm with old-fashioned hospitality to boot. Originally built in 1898, you can still see some of the original structure but by the sounds of things the hotel was extended and refurbished in 1920's. The rooms are relatively small - but not in a claustrophobic sort of way - and most have their own hand basins (the toilets and showers are communal). Towels, flannels and bathrobes are supplied but no shampoo, conditioner or body wash - bar a soap dispenser in the shower. The restaurant attached to the hotel serves up all you're typical pub fare - nachos and fish and chips - but it also has a few more adventurous offers like chicken parmagaina and pork belly. Rest assured, whatever you order, the portion will be huuuuge. My vegetarian lasagna totally hit the spot. It came topped with a good helping of cheese and stuffed full of pumpkin. The tomato sauce was a tad sweet for my liking but all in all a pleasurable meal - particularly after a 4 hours bike ride! Special mention must also be made of the service, which was brilliant despite the restaurant being choccas. As charming of a town as it is, I unfortunately don't think I will be returning to Omakau anytime soon but if I do, I know exactly where I will be staying!

Seven of us at dinner on 2 Jan '17. Was Omakau Races Day so…read morethe pub and restaurant was busy. Seated in the Pomona room which has a historic feel. Enjoyed our meals and would return. Good service too.