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Reviews of Milford Sound Lodge

State Highway 94, 0741 Milford Sound, New Zealand

#2 of 2 hotels in Milford Sound

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Review score

Based on 500 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Step away from the world to your own space of tranquility.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All ok.

    The location on the river with the mountain backdrops from the cabin was amazing. Close to the cruise for day two with a short walk. Room was superb with great bed and pillows. Overall a pleasant two days to switch off and enjoy the location and the food was superb in the restaurant and decent serving of fresh produce. The venison, lamb mains ideal, and sorbet and crème brûlée desserts ideal.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Worth it for the location & view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hard to fault anything, I was too distracted by the view :) The breakfast should include plant-based milk options, especially since I specified my dietary requirements ~ four months before arriving. The plant-based options at the restaurant were okay but not exciting.

    The view from the river-facing room is stunning! The room is comfortable and well laid out.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    We had an amazing time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No instant coffee

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Southern delight
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One quibble which doesn't reflect on staff or management. National Parks has not allowed the Lodge to improve pathways to the Sound or down to the river. It was walk a kilometre beside the road (occasionally quite busy) or attempt some tricky rock scrambling on the degraded bush track.

    Milford Sound is stunning and the Lodge location with river views was a delight. Super helpful staff. Tara and the Brazilian nature guide (sorry that we didn't catch his name) were real gems! Lovely to have weka and kea birds walking around outside our cabin. We arrived by bus and were picked up and dropped off at the ferry terminal by staff on a number of occasions. So helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful wilderness lodge with amazing food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing ….it was excellent

    The location and room was perfect. A truely beautiful experience.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast

    location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Natural beauty that leaves you stuck for words.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We shared our chalet with another couple. We slept in the room with 2 single beds. Given the cost I think the host could have provided another double bed. The communal cooking facilities were very busy and lacked a lot of utensils and we had to wash our utensils before we could use them.

    The location is breathtaking.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    This is a beautiful setting and a very well run establishment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Unique setting, very well thought out cabins. They even delivered the lovely breakfast in a torrential downpour.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location, staff was friendly and the room was a 10!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    The whole experience was wonderful, food, room service, privacy and comfort! Can't say enough...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location was stunning and very private. The food was amazing!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    A great overnight stay among the stars with epic meals, all in all a great opportunity to feed your soul!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing overnight retreat in Milford Sound. The views are unreal and the meals were incredible.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful accommodation in a perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    A bit pricey.

    Wonderful - what you would expect given the price. The view was great. Convenient if you are booked into a Milford cruise.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    10
    Perfect as always
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect at Milford Sound Lodge as anticipated. This was our third visit and it didn’t disappoint, rooms were perfect, staff were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. We chose the in room dining while the restaurant was being renovated which was an 11/10. Our Riverview suite was stunning and I was pleasantly surprised to find a bath in the room. Look forward to our next trip and highly recommend.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    10
    Beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The help reception gave us by changing our booking. The dinner was excellent

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    8.0
    Stunning location but little things made the stay a bit disappointing for luxury accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only a couple of the units have the river view, the others have a mountain view. I was expecting a river view as per photos. For luxury accommodation the bath towels were quite thin, definitely not high quality. A little thing that would be easy to fix especially paying $800/night. The restaurant was closed when we were there so we ordered our dinner and it was brought to our room. The food and wine was outstanding but because all the plates were delivered at once most dishes were not hot by the time we ate them.

    The unit was lovely and spacious. The staff were very helpful. The room was lovely and warm

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    9.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bathtub

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    10
    A paradise inside the milford!
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything

    Very quiet and beautiful views

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location you are right in Milford sound. Beautiful view from room of mountains. Private. The food from restaurant was very good. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower could have used a deeper clean.

    Amazing location and the room was fantastic. The food offered was also really good. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    Nice place to stay if your heading into Milford. Even though you have to book your food prior to arriving it is worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very close to Milford sound cruise. Place was comfortable and clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge chalets are perfectly appointed, with everything you could need plus some thoughtful extra touches. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were super friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving

    Jess was a fabulous help. The location was exceptional. The facilities were complete and to a very high standard. The wildlife was amazing. We saw a Kakapo in the wild.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    10
    Perfect Milford Sound retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lots of flies in our room but being where it is that can't be helped. We managed to sort it without any fuss.

    Even though the hotel reception and restaurant building is under construction, we had great communications from the hotel explaining everything and offering us a meal in our chalet instead of the restaurant. The food was delicious! The breakfast was lovely in our room too. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the location was great for access to the Milford Sound tours. There are friendly Kea who come to say hello too! Beautiful view from our chalet couldn't have a price on it. Lovely stay all in all.

    Stayed in August 2023

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