Good basic lodge/hotel very close to the city and tours. They have a kitchen if you want to buy your own food. Only 3 blocks to the grocery store and literally 5-10 minutes to downtown, waterfront, restaurants, shopping, tours, steam ship, etc. Fun town. Lots to do and a car is not necessary if you just want to take tours. Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Mt. Cook, LOTR tours are must do activities. Have a great time!!