Glenorchy
As much a statement about sustainability as it is a fabulous place to stay, this main street 'eco retreat' offers luxurious designer-rustic cottages…
Must-see hotels in Queenstown & Wanaka
Queenstown & Wanaka
Further from Arrowtown in aesthetics than kilometres, this massive manicured resort is a town unto itself. Rooms range from studios to luxury homes…
Queenstown
Run by experienced travellers (as the photos displayed throughout testify), this central hostel has spotless dorms, a modern kitchen and balconies that…
Wanaka
Perched on a rise overlooking the lake, this modern house has two upmarket rooms in the loft above the garage. Each has its own private balcony to make…
Wanaka
Luxurious B&Bs seem to be constantly sprouting in the Wānaka countryside. This one has the advantage of gorgeous views over manicured lawns to the…
Wanaka
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, this excellent B&B has three rooms sharing a large lounge with a log fire and a sunny wisteria-draped deck. The charming…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Five understated but luxurious suites feature at this modern property on Arrowtown's outskirts. Accommodation is chic and contemporary with huge picture…
Queenstown
Nab one of these 36 identical, luxurious, three-bedroom townhouses and make yourself at home. Each has a large open-plan living area with a big stone…
Queenstown
White curtains billow over beds decked out in luxurious linen at this very chic 19-room hotel. The 'Remarkables' rooms overlook a park, to the namesake…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Set among the vines, the heritage-looking facades for Kinross' cottages are a front for modern interiors. An inviting outdoor hot tub is cut into the…
Wanaka
Quietly removed from town, this intimate lodge has four luxury rooms and two suites. Outside there's a pool, spa, pétanque court and croquet lawn, while…
Queenstown & Wanaka
From the outside, the guest rooms look like heritage cottages, but inside they’re cosy and modern, with en-suite bathrooms. There are three rooms,…
Queenstown
Clinging to the slopes between the highway and the lake, these spacious one- to three-bedroom apartments have lake-facing terraces, incredible views and…
Wanaka
Luxuriate in a modern apartment in a prime position overlooking the lake, right by the town centre. All 23 apartments have three bedrooms, but can be…
Wanaka
In a peaceful rural setting on the edge of town, this excellent lodge has three B&B rooms, one of which has its own private deck with mountain views…
Wanaka
Part of a new development overlooking the Clutha River behind Mt Iron, this swish, modern house has three well-appointed guest rooms. Rates include a…
Queenstown
This lodge on the fringe of the town centre has smartly designed rooms with indulgent bathrooms and USB sockets, and a landscaped, sunny terrace and…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Lining a quiet crescent in a new development at Arrowtown's edge, these 10 spacious townhouses, identical in all but colour, have internal garages, full…
Glenorchy
This isolated and peaceful lodge, almost midway between Queenstown and Glenorchy, is a whimsical gem. From the toilet-cistern aquariums to the huge garden…
Queenstown
Dating from 1867, this restored hotel enjoys an absolute lakefront location. Each of the five giant suites – lake view or mountain view – has a fireplace,…
Queenstown
Its dining room was once a corner store, but the Dairy is now a luxury B&B with 13 rooms packed with classy touches such as designer bed linen, silk…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Tucked away in a private bucolic nook near the distillery, this lovely stone house, fringed by an old stand of conifers, has deep verandas and three…
Queenstown
Opened in 2016, this sister hostel to Adventure Queenstown is pretty much its twin (complete with the nightly activities etc), but with sturdier bunks,…
Queenstown
The well-named Hidden is literally the last place west in Queenstown. Tucked away in Sunshine Bay, it has enormous rooms, unfettered lake and mountain…
Glenorchy
Just 3km from Glenorchy, but 26km by road, Kinloch Lodge is the perfect escape if getting away from it all to Glenorchy isn't getting away from it all…
Queenstown & Wanaka
On the lakeshore, this spacious and peaceful old-fashioned holiday park is a favourite of fishing and boating enthusiasts. Units range from a block of…
Queenstown & Wanaka
Close to the town centre, this small holiday park offers a cul-de-sac of en suite cabins and a gleaming amenities block with coin-operated showers. When…
Glenorchy
The suitably-named Lake House (it's the closest place in town to the lake) is a boutique B&B attached to the excellent Trading Post store and cafe. The…
Wanaka
The manicured grounds of Wanaka's only truly lakefront hotel could easily be mistaken for a golf course. The rooms and apartments are colourfully…
Queenstown
Part of a small Kiwi chain of higher-brow hostels, the warren-like Haka has cosy dorms with solid bunks that include large lockable storage chests,…
Queenstown
The seven perfectly appointed rooms at this stylish B&B are decked out with flat-screen TVs, interesting original artworks and quality bed linen. All have…
Creeksyde Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels
Queenstown
In a pretty garden setting, this extremely well-kept holiday park has accommodation ranging from powered sites to fully self-contained two-bedroom…
Wanaka Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels
Wanaka
This charming and relaxing campground has grassy terraced sites for tents and campervans, lots of trees and pretty views. Facilities include a barbecue…
Queenstown
Right beside Queenstown Gardens, this tidy block with 11 rooms has basement parking, double-glazed windows, wooden floors and Turkish rugs. Larger rooms…
Wanaka
At the quiet end of town, Altamont is like a hostel for grown-ups. There are no dorms but the 12 tidy little rooms share spotless bathrooms and a spacious…
Queenstown
High above the Shotover River, this relatively small and extremely neat park with better-than-the-norm motel units is 10 minutes’ drive from the hustle…
Wanaka
The only lakeside hostel in town delivers million-dollar views at backpacker prices. Amenities are top-shelf and it's worth paying a bit extra for the en…
Wanaka
Fresh from a facelift and backing onto Wanaka Station Park, the schist Homestead has the feel of a high-end ski lodge. There are angular B&B rooms in the…
Queenstown
Close to the town centre but still quietly removed, this friendly hostel offers tidy dorms with a locker for every bed, three kitchens, unlimited wi-fi…
Wanaka
This Wānaka stalwart is older than many of its guests, and it has mellowed comfortably with age. It has a mix of dorms and private rooms, but best of all…
