Accommodation
Queenstown Accommodation
There are literally tens of thousands of beds for rent in
Queenstown New Zealand, which can make 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, motels, lodges, backpackers and B&Bs, there are also farm and home-stay options, and campgrounds.
Queenstown Accommodation Locations
One thing you should be aware of is that not all accommodation in Queenstown is within easy walking distance of the town. If you don’t have a car, double check the location or ascertain if they have a shuttle bus and the hours of operation. Another consideration may be if the accommodation 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.
Queenstown Accommodation Listings
Queenstown Hotels
Queenstown has dozens of hotels to choose from comprising of world-class 5 star resort style hotels such as the
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa,
Hotel St Moritz and
Peppers Beacon Resort Queenstown. The
Heritage Queenstown is an extremely well priced 4.5 star as is the
Millenium Hotel and
Crown Plaza Hotel. At the budget end, the 3.5 star
Mercure Queenstown Resort represents great value.
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Heritage Hotel & Villas
Resort-style accommodation located 10 mins walk from town. Stunning views, lovely property, great facilities & very well priced. Perfect for couples, families & groups. On-site day spa services.
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Boutique HotelsIf a little more privacy and intimate service is your preference, there are some very nice little boutique hotels in Queenstown including the 5 star
Dairy Private Luxury Hotel and
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel.
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Browns Boutique Hotel
Luxurious 10 room European style bed & breakfast. Only 2 mins walk to town. Great views and first class service plus delicious hot breakfast & wifi internet access.
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Backpackers Queenstown
There are several well located backpackers in Queenstown including
Base Queenstown and
Nomads Backpackers which are both right in the middle of down-town Queenstown.
Queenstown Motels
There is plenty of motel style accommodation in Queenstown.
Blue Peaks Lodge offers comfortable motel style accommodation within walking distance to the centre of town. They offer studios and one and 2-bedroom units that sleep up to 3 or 4 people. Some of the rooms have kitchenettes. This is a good choice for Queenstown motel accommodation. See our
Blue Peaks Lodge review for more information.
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Blue Peaks Lodge
Ideally location only a couple of minutes walk into town. Fabulous value. Ideal for families and groups who just want to be comfortable without the fancy trimmings.
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Sherwood Manor Hotel Queenstown
Ideal budget style hotel / motel accommodation for small groups, couples and families. Lake views and only a few minutes drive to Queenstown.
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Apartment Accommodation
Adjacent to Blue Peaks Lodge is apartment style accommodation at Blue Peaks Apartments. They provide 4 star 2 and 3 bedroom accommodation.
At the luxury end of the scale,
Pounamu Luxury Apartments are located a short walk from central Queenstown and offer amazing views across Lake Wakatipu to the mountains.
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Pounamu Luxury Apartments
Luxury modern studios, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments located a short walk to central queenstown. Quality furnishings & spectacular views.
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Spinnaker Bay Luxury Apartments
Very nicely designed luxury 2 & 3 bedroom apartments with million dollar views. Lake frontage and either a short drive of 15 min walk into town.
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Nearby are the
Spinnaker Bay apartments on the shores of Wakatipu Lake. The 1, 2, and 3 bedroom luxury apartments all offer fabulous views, privacy, spacious living, and all the creature comforts you could want. See our
Spinnaker Bay Apartments review for more information.
Romantic GetawaysQueenstown has more than its fair share of charming little cottages and bnbs both in and out of town. One particularly popular property is
Trelawn Place which is located in a beautiful rural setting with spectacular views only a few minutes out of Queenstown. If you are looking for a special place for a romantic ski holiday then check this one out.
Pure IndulgenceIf you want be totally spoilt with impeccable service including private shuttles to and from the airport & town in your own little super luxury villa then
Azur Lodge could be just the ticket for you.
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Azur Luxury Lodge Queenstown
Pure indulgence & opulance. Private luxury villas with every little added extra you could imagine. A private retreat only a couple of minutes from the Queenstown action.
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Queenstown Bed & Breakfasts
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The BnB on the Hill, Queenstown
Close to town and the ski slopes this quality B & B is ideal accommodation for a max of 4 people. With panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu & the mountains, 5/7 night ski season offers, 828/1092$NZ DBB
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Arthurs Point Accommodation
Arthurs point is about 10 minutes drive out of Queenstown towards Coronet Peak. It is an ideal base for people wanting to ski at Coronet Peak and accommodation is definately more economical than down-town Queenstown. A good accommodation in Arthurs Point is
Canyons Lodge.
Arrowtown Accommodation
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. Accommodation options in Arrowtown include boutique hotels, motels, apartments and bed and breakfasts.
A nice little boutique BnB is
Arrow House Boutique Hotel