( + ) -Great location. 2 minute walk to Lake Tekapo. 5-10…read moreminute walk to restaurants/bars. -Nice size cottage for 2-4 people. The one we had included a small living space, full kitchen, dining space, and two "bedrooms." They are in quotes because the rooms don't have doors. Just curtains or partitions to separate it from the other rooms in the house. -Kind of goes along with the great location - the surround views are just stunning. The lake is gorgeous, and the snow capped mountains are just breathtaking. The Church of the Good Shepherd is also super picturesque - especially on a clear night. It's a perfect spot to catch the milky way and a photographer's dream come true. ( -- ) -The cottage we had was pretty dated. The couch was slouched. The chairs and counters need an update. The bed was kind of springy. So we pretty much only stayed at the cottage to sleep. Didn't hang out here too much. -Again, the rooms don't have doors. You have to walk by one of the rooms to get to the bathroom, which made it a little inconvenient when one person was changing or something. -Heating wasn't the greatest. They only had a little space heater for the main bedroom, which was totally not enough. In sum, I'm not crazy about the cottage, but the proximity to the lake made it totally worthwhile.

It was okay. The…read moregood: Stephen the owner at the office was friendly and helpful, had several suggestions on good places to go and see. The property is off a side street with easy access to town by walking over the bridge. Lake is beautiful. The not so good: The place itself seemed makeshift. If you are willing to "make do" and take things "as is" it could work for you. We stayed in the East Wing cottage. The decor and items in rooms did not go together. It seemed to be a random assortment of things. The beds and pillows were somewhat comfortable but the sheets were stiff and had a cardboard feel. Soft mattresses, older comforters. It seemed to have been awhile since anyone did upkeep of the unit. Things were broken and impractical. The fridge temperature dial was broken so no way to adjust temperature and the yogurt we had froze. With windows open doors do not stay open or closed properly. The doors would slam shut by wind. The lights were so BRIGHT, and there was only one light per room and it lit up the place like a movie set. No other choices except two small nightstand lights. There is a note about moths and to turn off lights with windows open. Less bright lights may help to not attract the moths. Neighbors are right next door and walk by the path at your window, so less privacy. There are flood lights outside windows that are motion sensitive and light comes into the bedrooms even with curtains closed. The deck had a broken floor board which seems dangerous. The bedroom door hinge was broken so opening and closing the door leads to a loud clunk every time. The water pressure is super forceful in the shower and sink, leading to spraying all over the sink and floor area. Just 2 plastic hangers for clothes, and one was cracked and broken. No hooks in bathroom.. There was a pile of tools and items outside back door. Lack of outlets so there are extension cords you can move around for the lights. Would not mind if a place is basic, and yes this place is. However, it seemed run down and funky, as if no one had been through to keep things fresh, organized or working properly. If it is your own house and you do not upkeep the place then it is your own choice and you who are living there. When it is a place you are renting to guests, I would expect more. We made do but would not stay here again.

Exceeded my expectations on all counts. All the shared facilities were very well kept and modern,…read moreincluding a TV room with bean bag chairs. The playground & trampoline were good for my son to get out energy after a long drive. Our cabin had comfortable beds. Very friendly staff. The one issue we encountered was the Wi-Fi didn't work...but that wasn't their fault, the entire town was out of service after the Waiho bridge washout!

From the owner: Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park offers a range of quality accommodation options to the travelling…read morepublic from studio, one & two bedroom motels and self contained units, cabins, lodge rooms and sites for campervans, RV's, caravans & tents.

One of the best places I've stayed in my three trips to New Zealand…read more Decent room with en-suite shower and toilet. Enormous lounge with a beautiful view of Mt. Cook Deck with two barbecues Large kitchen with lots of pots, pans, and utensils and three different fridges Quiet at night Good value for money, if you book ahead.

The Lodge offers no-frills, rustic (i.e. outdated) accommodations. Our room on the 2nd floor was…read morefairly small and most of the extra space was taken up by bunk beds. We did have a great view of Mt Cook. Staff was friendly. Tip: There are not a lot of options for food in the area. If you bring your own, you can take advantage of the large common kitchen with multiple fridges, cooktops and plenty of plates/utensils.

Such an amazing gem of a hotel located in the historical town of Timaru. Enjoy the eclectic mix of…read moremodern art, the craftsmanship of the architecture, have a good laugh with the humor embedded throughout the hotel and try your chance on the slot machines, yes slot machines. I love this place!! Very clean, great food and drinks !!

Conveniently located within a 5 minute drive of the main Franz Josef Glacier township. Had…read moreeverything we needed and was cozy and warm. Pretty spacious for 2 people. It wasn't super fancy or anything but was clean and comfortable. Free wifi was provided. Free parking. Small kitchen with a small stove, fridge and freezer and microwave and a basic set of dishes and silverware, cutting board and knife. The front desk attendants were very helpful and even helped us call different tour operators to figure out glacier hiking status and alternate activities when the glacier hikes and helicopters were all a no-go due to weather.

The villa was spacious, clean and comfortable. This villa is self contained with a kitchenette…read more Conveniently located for Franz Josef Glacier hike. The staffs are friendly and helpful.

The best holiday park I've stayed in yet in South Island! The Wanaka Kiwi Holiday Park is very…read morespacious and has all the amenities you'd need. The layout of the site is also well planned where you don't have to walk too far to access the kitchen, grill area, and bathroom areas. There have been other holiday parks I stayed at in which you have to walk 5 minutes to get to the showers or kitchen. There are 3-4 washers/dryers each, so you won't have to worry about fighting other guests for the machines. If you prefer to air dry your clothing, there are more than enough clothing racks to dry your items. There are 4 toilet stalls and 4 showers in the women's bathroom. There are also two hair dryers available for use as well, which is a very nice touch. The kitchen is very spacious and there are 6-8 hobs available for use. Due to the limited number of vehicles and lodges they have onsite, I found the amenities to guest ratio quite fair. Even during the busiest hours of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, guests never had to wait for hobs or sinks to open up. I'd highly recommend staying at this holiday park if you're in the area.

Beautiful location with views over Lake Ohau, this place is understandably popular. The rooms are…read morevery clean and tidy, but the place is somewhat dated. The food is absolutely excellent, with wonderful veggie and vegan options in addition to delicious local produce of meat and fish. The staff are friendly and attentive. Larger group tours can make the dining room quite noisy for the set dinner times. All in all definitely recommend for winter stays or if doing the Alps 2 Ocean