Must-see hotels in Queenstown

  • Adventure Queenstown

    Queenstown

    Run by experienced travellers (as the photos displayed throughout testify), this central hostel has spotless dorms, a modern kitchen and balconies that…

  • Platinum Villas

    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 Park

    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…

  • Villa del Lago

    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…

  • Lomond Lodge

    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…

  • Eichardt’s Private Hotel

    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,…

  • The Dairy

    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…

  • Adventure Q2 Hostel

    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,…

  • Hidden

    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…

  • Haka Lodge

    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,…

  • Chalet Queenstown

    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…

  • Coronation Lodge

    Queenstown

    Right beside Queenstown Gardens, this tidy block with 11 rooms has basement parking, double-glazed windows, wooden floors and Turkish rugs. Larger rooms…

  • Queenstown Top 10

    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…

  • Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

    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…

  • Historic Stone House

    Queenstown

    Formerly the mayor's digs, this lovely stone building (1874) has been converted into a six-bedroom holiday home. The modern kitchen and bathrooms meld…

  • Alexis

    Queenstown

    This modern motel is an easy 10-minute walk from town along the lakefront. Newly refurbished, self-contained units have beaut lake views. It's on the main…

  • QT Queenstown

    Queenstown

    Queenstown's newest luxury hotel opened in December 2017 and sits just a touch above the lakefront hotels along Lake Esplanade, creating even more…

  • Queenstown Motel Apartments

    Queenstown

    This well-run, sunlit spot is like two distinct properties in one – smallish but comfortable newer units at the front and cheaper 1970s-style units (with…

  • Amity Lodge Motel

    Queenstown

    In a quiet street around a five-minute walk up from the town centre, this angular white block has renovated one- and two-bedroom apartments and friendly…

  • Twelve Mile Delta Campsite

    Queenstown

    Right by the lake, 12km west of Queenstown, this DOC campsite offers little more than a flat space to pitch a tent or park a campervan, and toilets of the…

  • Hippo Lodge

    Queenstown

    Homely and slightly shabby but well kept, this relaxed hostel has a student-flat vibe, although it's a lot cleaner than that implies. The lounge area has…

  • Bumbles

    Queenstown

    Enjoying a prime lakeside location, this popular wee hive has a supremely laid-back vibe. All of the rooms share bathrooms, and even the dorms get lake…

  • YHA Queenstown Lakefront

    Queenstown

    This large lakefront hostel, fully renovated in 2017, has basic but neat-as-a-pin bunkrooms and an industrial-sized kitchen with window benches to absorb…

  • Nomads

    Queenstown

    With a prime location in the heart of Queenstown's nightlife, this massive hostel has facilities galore, including its own mini-cinema, private en-suite…

  • Black Sheep Backpackers

    Queenstown

    Set almost beside Queenstown Gardens, this place keeps younger social types happy with a spa, a truckload of DVDs and free bikes to borrow. There are also…

  • Last Resort

    Queenstown

    The name doesn't do the place any favours, but this small hostel has a pleasant common area, a selection of four- and six-bed dorms, an Xbox and a rear…

  • Southern Laughter Backpackers

    Queenstown

    Lame jokes cover the walls of this sprawling old-school hostel, but don't let that put you off as it's perfectly pleasant otherwise. The friendly staff,…

  • Asure Queenstown Gateway Apartments

    Queenstown

    The location won't win any prizes, but if you're making an early escape to the airport, this nearby motel complex has two- and three-bedroom split-level…

  • Goodstays

    Queenstown

    Has a huge variety of holiday homes and apartments, all listed on its website, with prices ranging from around $210 to $1350 per night. Minimum stays…

  • Butterfli Lodge

    Queenstown

    This little hostel sits on a quiet hillside west of the town centre. There are no bunks but no en suites either. The views from the deck are like a…

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