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Fiordland Discovery

4.0 star property
Eco-certified cruise ship with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Fiordland Discovery offers a mountain retreat with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy continental breakfast before visiting the rooftop terrace or spa tub. The on-site restaurant serves 3-course meals, and staff provide tour assistance for exploring the region.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View (Resolution Cabin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View (Endeavour Cabin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Captain Cook Cabin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Governors Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Milford Sound, Fiordland Discovery is in the mountains and in a national park. Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Milford Sound and Te Wahipounamu.
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Map
Berth 5, Milford Wharf, Milford Sound, 9679

What's nearby

  • Milford Sound - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mirror Lakes - 58 min drive - 73.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Duck Cafe & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fjord Amerikanische Küche - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Duck Café and Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fjord Französische Küche - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fjord-Tee Aufbrühen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Fiordland Discovery

Upscale eco-certified cruise ship near Milford Sound
Free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Fiordland Discovery. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at includes 3-course meal, the on-site restaurant.
Other perks at this cruise ship include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Fiordland Discovery include comforts, such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (NZD 30 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • includes 3-course meal

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Fiordland Discovery desk at the Milford Sound Terminal]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please be advised that this property is a boat and not a standard hotel.
Guests must check in at 2:45 PM to board the boat at 3 PM. Departure is at 3:15 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: NZD 30.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Fiordland Discovery Boat Milford Sound
Fiordland Discovery Boat
Fiordland Discovery Milford Sound
Fiordland Discovery Milford S
Fiordland Discovery Cruise
Fiordland Discovery Milford Sound
Fiordland Discovery Cruise Milford Sound

Frequently asked questions

Is Fiordland Discovery pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Fiordland Discovery?

Self-parking is available for NZD 30.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Fiordland Discovery?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Fiordland Discovery?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Fiordland Discovery located?

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Milford Sound for at least part of your stay.

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