Fiordland Lodge

What a wonderful hotel. The minute you pull up to the beautiful secluded spot you know this is a special place. Sitting on a small bluff outside of the town of Te Anau you are at a very quiet spot overlooking the mountains and fiord. The staff warmly greeted us upon arrival and even though we were several hours early they whisked us off to our room. The room was comfortable and well appointed with a million dollar view. The Lodge is a little remote and for this reason breakfast and dinner are included with your stay. The food was wonderful with the chef preparing a 3 course meal. You have a selection of several appetizers, entrees and desert. The food was wonderful. In the morning a lovely breakfast is thoughtfully prepared. The service in the restaurant was as expected our needs were attentively addressed. I would highly recommend a stay at the Fiordland Lodge.

What a beautiful hideaway! One cannot feel a sense of calm and warmth once you step through the door. James, Haley, and the entire team of done a spectacular job of making a very special place. The rooms are warm and inviting with comfortable beds and free snacks! The meals in the dining room are excellent. We went to several 2/3 hat restaurants during our trip and the meals we had at the Lodge compared very favorably. Also, be sure to take time to visit the Sauna and hot tubs: a gentle breeze and a lovely view to relax to. All of this against the backdrop of a spectacular view visible from almost every point within the lodge. Cannot wait to return! In short, my father wasn’t at the lodge for more than 5 minutes before asking when we could all come back.

What an incomparable stay. Our day's journey to Te Anou took a little longer than anticipated, so our arrival was pushing the outer envelope of the dinner hour. Andy, Haley and the others didn't hurry us. We got settled, enjoyed the cocktail time in the lounge and the full dinner experience. The wine list featured Otago offerings. The dinner menu allowed a selection between two starters and a couple of mains, all exquisitely prepared and presented. Don't look for steakhouse fare; the offerings the three nights we were there included duck, rabbit, seafood and more. Everything was tasty. Desert featured a cheese plate, sorbet and a rotating option, usually involving chocolate. The décor of the lodge was in keeping with the setting near Fiordland National Park. Heavy timbers. Lots of light. Open spaces. The fireplace lounge was very comfy. We were a party of six. My wife and I lucked out and drew a great room on the second floor, with a separate sitting area in addition to the bedroom. Very homelike. Siblings were jealous. The one drawback I remember was the coffee/espresso machine was a bit complicated for me. The grounds are nice to explore, and our first morning on site we were treated to a double rainbow over the lake, which seemed to last forever. There is a helipad on the property, so if noise bothers you, be forewarned. It was not bothersome to me. The Lodge is convenient to the business district of Te Anou and we got helpful hints from the staff about how much time to allow to make the various activities we planned. Andy helpfully allowed us to leave our luggage there for a day after our stay, while we took an overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound. The three days there were much too short.

Stayed here during our trip to New Zealand. This is a delightful lodge located about 8km or so outside of Te Anau in a peaceful setting overlooking the lake. Staff were all extremely helpful especially the manager James and Haley who ensured we had a wonderful stay. Food was exceptional both breakfast and dinner with gluten free options available. The room was very comfortable and spacious though chairs outside the ground floor rooms to sit on rather than a bench would have been nice. Definitely recommend this and almost certainly the best food in the area.

Nothing but first class. Visiting the North and South Island for a extended vacation. This leg of trip brought us to the town of Te Anau and the Fiordland Lodge. We truly enjoyed this facility. The only negative is we had to leave to continue our journey south. The view,, staff, room and dining were spot on. From the moment you arrive it will not dissapoint.

Thought we had stayed in some amazing hotels then we arrived at Fiordland Lodge - WOW. Views to die for of the lake, quiet and solitude. Fabulous dinner after pre dinner drinks and nibbles in the lounge with the other guests. This is an incredible place that is small enough to give 5* personal service, nothing too much trouble from helping with our luggage to keeping our drinks topped up!

Very cool lodge- beautiful views, nice building and facilities, great staff. The hosts were super nice and accommodating. The food was delicious, the wine list was nice and the rooms had great doors and window looking out at the lake. My only comment is that the shower with the full length mirror was less than appealing. Maybe if you are 25, but when you're in your late 50's, not so much. the glass walls did not meet and water went everywhere. But, that was a minor part of an incredible place to stay.

This would be 10 stars but that is not an option. Start with service. The owners, brothers Andy and James, are visible and always helpful. The staff included Haley who clearly has been here awhile and knows her stuff, but equally impressive are more recent hires from all over the world who all have a positive attitude and have one goal, which is to make the guest happy. As for the food, it was exceptional, from a half dozen or more choices at breakfast to 3 course dinners. And the sorbet is better than any sorbet we have had anywhere. The location is optimal and cuts the time down more than half to go to Milford Sound or any number of the great walks in the area. Much better base than Queenstown. If in the area, run don’t walk to Fiordland Lodge. But book early, it is very popular and only holds 25 or so guests.

Fiordland Lodge was a marvelous place to stay. The room was spotless and comfortable with an awesome view! James and his staff were very helpful and welcoming. The dining was exceptional! The lodge is perfectly situated for trips to Milford and Doubtful Sounds. We highly recommend this extraordinary property!