Fiordland Lodge

We were booked into this lodge for nights of 2/23 and 2/24/26. About a week prior to this, we were informed it had burned down. Had to find new place to stay in a remote location at last minute. Only place we could find was over an hour away from where we needed to be to drive to Milford Sound. I believe hotel plans to rebuild.

This lodge is extraordinary! From the moment we arrived, Grant in reception made us feel that we were old friends who had been to the lodge many times before. We were checked in, offered an arrival beverage, and the staff retrieved our bags from the car. The rooms were absolutely beautiful. The food was perfectly prepared. The service was impeccable. The grounds are beautifully maintained. I only wish our stay here had been longer.

The lodge is so beautifully set that it's breathtaking. The staff were lovely, knowledgable and welcoming. There was a fire going in the lounge and we were offered a glass of champagne. Dinner begins with complimentary canapés in the lounge. The food was of a high standard. The room was lovely and the bed comfortable. The shower was a little strange but that's a minor issue given the overall experience. Wish we'd stayed longer.

We had an amazing four nights here, and I have to say, it is the best place I have ever stayed. The views from the hotel are to die for, the staff are so very helpful and friendly (without being over bearing), the the food is magnificent. We stayed in Lodge 2, which was a self contained log cabin (2 king size bedrooms). It was kitted out with everything you could possibly need, and was completely private. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.... Just wonderful. Thank you to all the staff that made our trip so special .... we shall certainly be back.

Stunning setting and wonderful staff who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Enjoyed a rainy day by the fire with good food and drinks, then a heli hike the next day when the sun came out. 100% recommend this place.

The lodge is sitting in an impressive location with wonderful views. The team provides a best in class guest experience with constant attention to details. The food is simply impressive: highly recommended

The Fiordland Lodge was out of this world. The beauty of the location made it so special. The staff were excellent and made every effort to make the stay as stress free as possible. The food was delicious and beautifully presented each day. The entire experience was just outstanding! The hot tubs were such a treat too, cannot rate this location highly enough!

We loved our two-night stay at the lodge and were sad to leave our stunning perch overlooking the lake and mountains and starry sky. With just 12 guest room, this property felt like a small luxury lodge for family gatherings (we arrived after four days at the larger and grander Blanket Bay Lodge). Service was relaxed and personalized, with most guests coming or going on some mountain adventure. Rooms were comfortable with lovely patios and nice amenities. Manager Andy was chill and accommodating (even arranging complimentary laundry service), and we loved getting to know outdoorsy waitstaff duo Jazzy and Jimmy. They recommended several hikes between the lodge and Milford Sound. We ended up leaving the hotel at 8 am in our own vehicle, getting to Milford at about 10, taking a 10:45 cruise before the Queenstown tour arrivals, then hiking to beautiful Lake Marian in the afternoon. It would have worked well to hike first and take the 2:45 cruise, but I think we would have had a more crowded experience in the fjord. Come prepared to swim in the refreshing, crystal clear water of Lake Marian after a short but fairly steep and rocky hike up!