Millbrook Resort

Amazing views of the surrounding area Helicopter rides can take you up and around the mountains Some of the most beautiful scenery around the resort. Food is high quality Service is a touch slow but very friendly. Rooms are well appointed and spacious. Plenty of amazing adventures and the golf course looks challenging and is the host to the New Zealand open.

This was a great recommendation from a good friend. We wanted a place where we could get a good golf clinic and which would be a relaxing place to stay. The Millbrook did a great job on all counts. From Queenstown Airport, it is a $60 ride with Uber (but beware, currently Uber's can't pick up at the airport itself, so you have to walk out of the airport to get one). Alternatively, they charge $30 a person to pick you up with their van. It is just a 20-30 minute ride out there and the site itself is gorgeous. As the name suggests, it is the site of an old mill and farm and the it is beautifully maintained. The grounds are beautiful, but being family owned, it feels super friendly. We got to know the staff very quickly and they were friendly and outgoing. The morning breakfast is excellent and is included in many room rates. It features a wide array of cereals, egg and other hot dishes. Golfing there is really wonderful. We worked with Ben Gallie, the head pro, and he is super patient and there is something about going to a driving range that is a reconditioned sheep shearing shed that is wonderful. There are plenty of other things for non-golfers to do as well. The gym is huge and there is an indoor swimming pool and outdoor hot tubs. In addition, the property has lots of places to run and bike. It is part of the Queenstown circuit with over 50km of trail that is easy to run and bike. There are two dining options the property. The Millbrook restaurant which has terrific meat options and the Japanese restaurant. It is also a 20 minute walk to Arrowtown and a 30 minute free shuttle to Queenstown. Give it a go if you are around the South Island for sure!

I was here as part of a company incentive trip. This is one of the best run resorts I've seen. There are always people around maintaining the grounds and keeping the greens perfectly manicured. We were always warmly greeted everywhere we went; the staff was really accommodating. There are a few eateries onsite. I only tried the cafe outside of the work functions. We opted for the burger. I remember it be decent but honestly don't recall the details. The televisions were broadcasting sports but I didn't have a line of sight. The views were beautiful from any of the rooms. We saw rolling green hills and mountains. The backdoor of the room had several chairs for guests to relax while admiring nature. Our room was spacious, modestly decorated and very open. There were windows and doors everywhere to bring in lots of light. The kitchenette came in handy when I wanted to make some coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Because most meals were provided as part of our trip, we didn't need to use it much. I would imagine that the microwave, refrigerator and stove are great amenities. If I had to pick one thing that jumped out the most, I would say that it was the friendly staff.

This place is spectacular. I dont even know where to begin. The room that we booked had a sitting area with a fireplace, a separate toilet and bathroom, and had a walkin closet. The view to the back had French doors that overlooked the golf course. The room felt like we were in our own mini house. The bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean. The resort had many other activities that we didnt get to try, but maybe a future trip will remedy that.

Love this resort. Great for a game of golf on 3 x 9 holes. The course is interesting within views of the snow capped mountains. Some holes are challenging. I sometimes wonder whether the green keeper just wants to try the patience of the golfers. The pin position can be on a ridge or slope!

Another reason why this is a 5 star resort? My husband left his jacket behind at the Skyline Gondola Luge place. We had our convention people call but they couldn't find it. Well, after we left, they found the jacket and called the hotel to see if we were still there. The hotel people went to Skyline, picked up the jacket and emailed us to let us know they had it and that they were shipping it to us here in the US. Now how is THAT for service? Ah-maz-ing.

Brilliant all around experience. A short drive from Queenstown and what felt like worlds away. Millbrook is its own little compound with several buildings. We visited the pool, fitness center and spa. I'm not sure that I have ever been to a more beautiful spa in my life. The area sets exactly the idyllic scene I imagined when we were planning our trip to New Zealand. Rolling hills, gorgeous stone buildings, mountains, streams.... The fitness center and pool were in keeping with the rustic flavor of Milbrook. The pool was all plate glass and wooden beams and the ceilings in the fitness center were loft meets barn in a charming way. The changing rooms had bib sinks and headboard galore that evoked a stately country feel. As a spa guest, one has full, all-day access to the fitness facilities. The spa itself is light and airy with ample seating areas complete with stone fireplaces, cushy sofas and wool throws. Our couples massage was a slice of heaven. Our therapists asked many questions to ensure the massages were on point and checked in unobtrusively several times to ensure the pressure, temperature, etc were perfect. On our once in a lifetime trip to New Zealand, this was the perfect once in a lifetime experience. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a massage or another spa treatment of choice.