Queenstown — Neighborhood Guide
Frankton is Queenstown's residential suburb at the head of Lake Wakatipu with the airport and Remarkables ski area nearby — a quieter, lower-priced alternative to the town centre with its own strip of cafés and the excellent Five Mile shopping centre.
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Frankton is Queenstown's residential suburb at the head of Lake Wakatipu with the airport and Remarkables ski area nearby — a quieter, lower-priced alternative to the town centre with its own strip of cafés and the excellent Five Mile shopping centre.
5 hotels reviewed · Price range: $$$, $, $$$$, $$ · Last updated March 2026
About This Guide
Staying in Frankton puts you at the heart of what makes Queenstown special. The neighborhood offers a unique blend of local character and visitor-friendly amenities. Our hotel picks range from intimate boutiques to polished luxury properties, each chosen for its ability to connect you with the authentic Frankton experience.
Insider Tips
The best dining in Frankton is usually one street back from the main tourist thoroughfare.
Ask your hotel concierge for their personal favourite spots in Frankton — they often know hidden gems.
Walking is the best way to experience Frankton — most attractions are within a 15-minute stroll.
Our Picks
5 hotels · Updated February 2026
Queenstown Central
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.
Queenstown Central
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.
Queenstown Central
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.
Church Lane
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.
Arthurs Point
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.
Common Questions
Frankton is ideal for those arriving by air, families with vehicles, or those wanting more space at lower prices. The lakefront is spectacular and the drive to town takes 10 minutes.
Queenstown Airport, the Remarkables ski field access road, the lakefront cycle trail, the Five Mile shopping and dining complex, and direct views of the Remarkables mountain range.
The most convenient option is a rideshare (Uber/Lyft), typically 30-50 minutes depending on traffic. Public transport is also available and often more economical.
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Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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