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19 Listed places
4.5 average across 19 rated listings
Fernhill • And • 3/5 Church Lane
Five-star luxury; rates vary by suite and season, see eichardts.com – Five-star rates vary by season and room category; check live pricing on the official Sofitel site
Popular Neighborhoods:
Fernhill And 3/5 Church Lane Adelaide Street Arthurs Point

Commonage Villas

Famous for: Alpine chalet-style luxury self-catering villas with sweeping lake, mountain and town-centre views above Queenstown.

Alpine chalet-style luxury villas at 15 Kerry Drive with lake and mountain views, full kitchens, 2.5-3.5 bathrooms and a car space, managed…

Luxury travelers Couples Families

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Adelaide Street
Famous for: Lake Wakatipu and Remarkables views, the Impressions cocktail bar, hot tubs and a quiet lakeside base near central Queenstown

Four-star lakeside resort on Frankton Road with 240 rooms, Lake Wakatipu and Remarkables views, Impressions cocktail bar, hot tubs and ski lockers.

Couples Families Ski travelers

Crowne Plaza Queenstown, an IHG Hotel

Famous for: A four-star Beach Street hotel known for lake-view rooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, and central Queenstown location.

Four-star lakefront hotel at 93 Beach Street, Queenstown, with lake-view rooms, a restaurant and bar, plus conference and wedding facilities.

Couples Business Travelers Wedding Parties

Eichardt’s Private Hotel

Famous for: A 1861 lakefront hotel on Lake Wakatipu known for fireside luxury suites, heritage character and One MICHELIN Key service.

Five-star lakefront hotel at 2 Marine Parade, Queenstown, welcoming guests since 1861 with fireside suites, a cocktail bar and a MICHELIN Key.

Luxury travellers Romantic couples History buffs

Heritage Queenstown

Famous for: Four-star alpine hotel above Lake Wakatipu known for lake and mountain views, spa facilities, and on-site fine dining

Four-star alpine hotel at 91 Fernhill Road with Lake Wakatipu views, a restaurant and bar, hot tub, spa, and wedding and conference…

Couples seeking romance Luxury travelers Relaxation seekers

Kamana Lakehouse

Fernhill
Famous for: Elevated lake and Remarkables views, elegant boutique rooms, and refined dining at Nest Restaurant in Queenstown's Fernhill hillside

Kamana Lakehouse is a 4.5-star Fernhill hotel with Lake Wakatipu and Remarkables views, Nest Restaurant, a lounge bar, and free breakfast and…

Couples Luxury Travelers Romantic Getaways

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

And
Famous for: Four-star lakeside lodging in central Queenstown with garden-view bar, open-air dining and a walkable waterfront location

Four-star Novotel on Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu waterfront with a garden bar, open-air dining and gym, steps from the town centre and gondola.

Couples Families with Kids Business Travelers

Peppers Beacon Queenstown

Famous for: Four-star lakefront stays on Lake Esplanade with Lake Wakatipu and Remarkables views, a guest BBQ area, and Accor service

Four-star lakefront hotel at 34 Lake Esplanade in Queenstown with Lake Wakatipu views, a guest BBQ area, breakfast, and a walk to…

Couples Luxury Travelers Scenic Seekers

QT Queenstown

Famous for: Design-led five-star lodging on the Queenstown waterfront with Lake Wakatipu and Remarkables views, a stylish bar and a lakeside restaurant

Five-star QT Queenstown at 30 Brunswick Street offers design-led rooms, lake and Remarkables views, a lakeside restaurant, sleek bar and wedding venues.

Couples Luxury Travelers Foodies

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Famous for: Five-star boutique design, complimentary breakfast and canapés, Remarkables views, and sustainable hospitality steps from central Queenstown

Five-star boutique hotel at 21 Robins Road, Queenstown, with Remarkables views, complimentary breakfast and canapés, and a walk to the town centre.

Couples Luxury Travelers Eco-Conscious Travelers

Queenstown Top 10 Holiday Park

Arthurs Point
Famous for: A quiet Shotover River and Coronet Range base for campervans, cabins and tents just minutes from Queenstown

Riverside holiday park at Arthurs Point with cabins, powered sites, a communal kitchen and laundry, seven minutes from downtown Queenstown.

Families Budget travelers Campervan road-trippers

Rosewood Matakauri

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Famous for: Luxury lakeside accommodation overlooking Lake Wakatipu, with seasonal New Zealand dining, an infinity pool, and spa treatments.

Stay at Rosewood Matakauri in Closeburn near Queenstown for Lake Wakatipu views, seasonal dining, a heated infinity pool, and private villa stays.

Honeymooners Luxury-focused couples Multigenerational villa guests

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa

Famous for: Five-star French-style luxury in central Queenstown, with a full spa, Parisian bistro, cocktail bar, and Lake Wakatipu views

Five-star lakeside hotel at 8 Duke Street, Queenstown, with a full spa, Parisian-style bistro, cocktail bar, and walkable access to Lake Wakatipu.

Luxury travelers Couples and honeymooners Spa and wellness seekers

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu, Queenstown

Famous for: Five-star studios and apartments with lake and mountain views, full kitchens and free on-site parking along Frankton Road

Five-star studios and apartments at 110 Frankton Road with Lake Wakatipu and Remarkables views, full kitchens and free parking near central Queenstown.

Families Couples Business Travelers

The Carlin Boutique Hotel

Famous for: Eight lakeview luxury suites with private outdoor spas, in-suite dining and panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables

Five-star, suites-only hotel at 43 Hallenstein St with lake views, private outdoor spas, in-suite dining and a Presidential Suite in central Queenstown.

Honeymooners Luxury Travelers Multi-generational Families

The Central Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels

Famous for: A design-led 15-room boutique hotel in central Queenstown with mountain views, local art, a sauna and complimentary breakfast

Design-led 15-room boutique hotel on Sydney Street, Queenstown, with mountain views, a sauna, local art and complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking.

Couples Solo Travelers Luxury Seekers

The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences

Famous for: Five-star lakefront luxury on Lake Wakatipu with mountain views, private beach access and fine dining at Rata restaurant

Five-star lakefront hotel on Frankton Road with luxury apartments, lakeside residences, a private beach and Rata restaurant facing The Remarkables.

Couples Families Luxury travelers
Planning guide

Hotels in Queenstown: plan your visits

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Areas recorded in the listings

  • Fernhill: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • And: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • 3/5 Church Lane: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Adelaide Street: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Arthurs Point: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top hotels to visit in Queenstown?

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