Accommodation
There are literally tens of thousands of beds for rent in Queenstown making choosing the right place to stay quite arduous. When you’re spoilt for choice, at least you know you’ll be able to find a place that satisfies all your needs. In addition to the standard hotels, lodges, backpackers and B&Bs, there are also farm and home-stay options, and campgrounds.
One thing you should be aware of is that not all accommodation in Queenstown is within easy walking distance from the town, and often a cab or shuttle bus is required to get you to and from your accommodation. On freezing cold nights it is not too much fun standing at the bus shelter or taxi stand having to wait some time before transport arrives. Whilst this doesn’t happen very often, it may be a consideration when booking your accommodation in Queenstown. See if they have a shuttle bus and find out the hours of operation. Also, if you don’t have a car, you might want to see if the accommodation you are staying in has their own shuttle service to the mountains or if they at least have a daily pick-up from near-by.
Accommodation in Queenstown may be located very centrally near the CBD, or it may be in the “suburbs” of Queenstown. Frankton near the airport is about a 10 minute drive from the centre of town, and is more of a residential area. Some of the top hotels are situated in Fernhill, which is up the hill next to the lake. Sunshine Bay is a little further away from town past Fernhill.
Arrowtown is 20 minutes from Queenstown and is a small historic town that features many old buildings. The main street has a row of old miner’s cottages that have been converted into shops, and the lanes off the main street have a hidden café culture. The town is peaceful and tranquil and offers an alternative to visitors who prefer quiet charm, rather than the hustle and bustle of Queenstown.
Listings
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Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Deluxe suites & multi-bedroom villas, the Hertiage offers very affordable luxury for a fraction of what you would expect to pay
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Lake Vista Bed & Breakfast
Superbly located only minutes walk to town with Spectacular lake and montain views. Very reasonably priced.
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Browns Boutique Hotel
Luxurious European style bed & breakfast. Only 2 mins walk to town. Great views and first class service plus delicious breakfast.
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