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…
Must-see hotels in Queenstown & Wanaka
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Queenstown
Run by experienced travellers (as the photos displayed throughout testify), this central hostel has spotless dorms, a modern kitchen and balconies that…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Queenstown & Wanaka
Five understated but luxurious suites feature at this modern property on Arrowtown's outskirts. Accommodation is chic and contemporary with huge picture…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Queenstown
Right beside Queenstown Gardens, this tidy block with 11 rooms has basement parking, double-glazed windows, wooden floors and Turkish rugs. Larger rooms…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Wanaka
The refurbished Wanaka View has five apartments with spa baths and full kitchens squeezed tightly into a standard section. The largest has three bedrooms…
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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…
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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…
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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…
