Best Hotels in
Queenstown

A world-class luxury lodge on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables reflected in the still water — 11 supremely crafted suites in a remote lakeside setting accessible only by private road. Consistently rated among the world's finest lodges.

• Glenorchy Road
• Lodge
• Views

★ 9.7 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

New Zealand's most celebrated boutique hotel occupies a beautifully restored Victorian building directly on Queenstown's lakefront — five exquisite suites and apartment suites with private lake views, a fireplace bar of legendary atmosphere, and service of the highest order. A defining New Zealand experience.

• Town Centre
• Lakefront
• Luxury

★ 9.6 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

An intimate, ultra-luxurious hotel of ten suites on a quiet lane in central Queenstown — consistently praised for exceptional personal service, extraordinary room quality, and a restaurant that challenges the town's finest. A supremely grown-up Queenstown alternative.

• Church Lane
• Luxury Suites
• Intimate

★ 9.5 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

A charming 13-room boutique hotel in a converted 1920s dairy shop steps from the lakefront — Queenstown's best-loved small hotel delivers extraordinary hospitality, gourmet breakfasts, and the knowledge of locals rather than a hospitality corporation.

• Town Centre
• Boutique
• Breakfast

★ 9.4 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

A beautifully positioned luxury hotel on a private stretch of Lake Wakatipu shore with dramatic lake and mountain views from every room. The combination of hotel rooms and generously sized apartments makes it excellent for both couples and families.

• Frankton Road
• Lakefront
• Families

★ 9.3 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

A beautifully designed boutique hotel in the quiet Arthurs Point area above the Shotover River gorge, Kamana Lakehouse offers twelve individually designed rooms with extraordinary natural surroundings just 10 minutes from central Queenstown.

• Arthurs Point
• Boutique
• Nature

★ 9.3 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

Sofitel's central Queenstown property delivers French-influenced luxury in the heart of the town with exceptional spa facilities, an outstanding cellar of Central Otago wines, and rooms with mountain or lake views.

• Town Centre
• Spa
• Wine

★ 9.1 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

A superb apartment-hotel above Queenstown's main streets with exceptional lake and mountain views, full kitchen facilities, and the convenience of being steps from the lakefront and Steamer Wharf restaurants. Excellent value for a central Queenstown stay.

• Town Centre
• Apartments
• Views

★ 9.0 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

A reliable, well-managed hotel above the town centre with excellent lake views from upper-floor rooms, a pool, and straightforward comfortable accommodation at mid-range prices. A solid, dependable choice for Queenstown.

• Town Centre
• Views
• Pool

★ 8.7 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation

Queenstown's best-run budget hostel in the heart of town with private rooms and dorms, a popular bar, and all the adventure booking services you need for bungy, skydiving, and jet boat trips. The social atmosphere is part of the Queenstown experience.

• Town Centre
• Budget
• Social

★ 8.4 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation