We loved our stay at Glendale. It's a beautiful location with magnificent views. We stayed there after doing a Great Walk and boat tour of Milford Sound and while there are plenty of other things to do in the area, we just enjoyed relaxing with the views and laying on the beach looking at Lake Manipouri (which is very close and one of the prettiest and most peaceful lakes in NZ in our family's opinon). This is probably not the place to stay if you're looking to eat out every night and enjoy amenities of a city because Manipouri is very small with just one cafe and one restaurant. We really enjoyed it though.