We stayed here recently on our honeymoon and loved every minute. We had a private tasting menu made for us which was fabulous. The views were superb, dinners were great (usually preceded by several drinks watching the sun set over Lake Te Anau). We had no problems with staff (which were mentioned in older posts) although occasionally it was a... more

I felt I had to write to reiterate some of the comments in previous reviews. We stayed at Fiordland Lodge last year and agree that the setting and the building are both wonderful. However, the service and attitude of the staff is cold, superior and uninterested. Although the building is superb, it lacks any human warmth and all the little... more

We spent 2 nights at the lodge. It was a beautiful location with stunning fiordland views. However the staff (reception notably) were very unfriendly and I was astonished at their disinterest in our requests or questions. We would NOt stay here again - it was our only bad hotel experience in New Zealand over a 4 week trip. Pity as... more

Splendid views of Lake Te Anau and Fiordland, but very remote, which makes it difficult to use anything but the in-house restaurant. Strangely for such a highly regarded lodge with a long waiting list, we did not enjoy our stay because of the staff. Don’t know if there had been a row, but there was an atmosphere you cut with... more

We were on our honeymoon (in late Nov) traveling throughout both islands and this was one of our 2 favorite lodges that we stayed at. We ended up staying in a two room suite with high ceilings and a balcony off the living room (that also had a fireplace). The bed was very comfortable and although it was chilly out... more

We stayed at the Fiordland Lodge as part of our 3-week honeymoon in the South Island. We stayed in about 10 different lodges/hotels on our trip and this was one of the very best. We loved the building and its interior and the attention to luxury in the bedroom and bathroom. Breakfast and evening meal was included in our rate... more

Others on TripAdvisor have written about the beautiful architecture and location of Fiordland Lodge, so I won't repeat that. One reviewer called it "cold", but he meant it with reference to the interior temperature at the time of his stay. (While we were there in January, it actually was very hot, and they would only turn on the a/c in... more

Outstanding architecture and design of rooms and lobby with wooden beams, central fireplace and lots of windows. Excellent view of the lake and the Mountains. Basically there was not eating in the hotel a part from the fireplace in the lobby and a small water heater they brought to our room after we complained of the cold. Corridors were cold... more

Fiordland Lodge is a terrific place to stay while enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Sounds and surrounding parks. Everyting was first rate -- the lodge itself, the food and the staff. They went out of their way to be helpful and responsive. After a great day of touring or just sitting back with a good book, you can enjoy... more