"Staff were lovely, our room was great, 1 queen and a single, with a semi divided wall, which was perfect for our needs.
Hot water and water pressure was great, view from the room was great.
So close to town, walking distance.
No microwave but bar fridge and tea/coffee"
"This cottage exceeded expectations. The photos didn’t show all the eclectic, quaint decor that added to the overall character. The mattresses were newer (not overly soft/worn). We oooed and ahhhed at the original details but enjoyed all the modern conveniences as well. We even built a fire in the fireplace and relaxed listening to the crackles :) We had everything we needed for a very comfortable, enjoyable nights stay."
"Pros; clean, comfortable, spacious, quiet, private, nice landscaping.
Cons: smelled musty, dated interior (or is it intentionally retro..)
A wonderful spot close to the lake at the end of a road. We only encountered staff as we were leaving. My wife and I stayed in one of the cottages before a Doubtful Sound cruise. It is a peaceful place."
"I stayed in one of the cabins for two nights in October 2026. It was lovely and clean, and quiet. I had everything needed to ensure a comfortable stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful especially Mike who I met on arrival. It’s is within walking distance to the shopping area and the lakefront. I would definitely recommend staying there and will do so myself."
"Lovely stay and great location for doubtful sound cruise with a short walk to the marina. Heat pump unfortunately had an intermittent fault during our stay but a spare blow heater was available. "
Challenge yourself in New Zealand’s mystical Fiordland National Park to climb to this majestic mountain ridge for breathtaking vistas of Milford Sound.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Hauroko during your travels in Fiordland National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
You can learn about the history of Eastern Bush with a stop at Clifden Suspension Bridge. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Lake Monowai is located in Fiordland National Park. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Monowai?
Rarakau Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers free parking and private patios. You'll find it 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Lake Monowai. Other good choices around the area include Possum Lodge and Murrell's Grand View House.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Monowai, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Lake Monowai.