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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
4.3/571 Reviews
Decent location, great views and spacious, as we rented the entire space being apartments A and B. Unfortunately, the apartment is dated, we chose to stay in an apartment so we had the option to cook some meals for our young family, but the kitchen was limited at best and the equipment provided was cheap and not sufficient. Further, the ‘entertainment system’ was farcical! Having to cast from your own phone using a 3rd party app is hardly a luxury facility and is a security risk. Adding insult, the oven door fell off, while we we using it! The hotel staff suggested that we move to another apartment, using our time and hours to do this, but they were fully booked so we couldn’t move and tbh, shouldn’t have needed to since the oven was reported broken Saturday morning and they should have had plenty of time to repair/replace it, if they had appropriate services in place. The daily breakfast was a load of muesli, milk, yogurt and fruit provided at the beginning of our 5 night stay - again, not well considered and certainly not what I’d associate with high quality.
The Central Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels
4.5/575 Reviews
From the service we received the minute we arrived we were happy with our experience. Alex the on duty manager was friendly and helpful and explained everything we needed to know. We loved the decor in the room and all the little extras were appreciated. Tissues, snacks, and of course the tea and coffee. I loved the full cream milk left in the fridge for us. The beautiful cups and saucers were lovely to drink from. We enjoyed our wee time in the bar at happy hour, and the wine was delicious thankyou. I also love cashew nuts so I appreciated those. We both enjoyed a bath before bed, and my husband and I agreed that it was the most comfortable bath we have ever had. We loved the sloping back…so sensible and practical! I also used the bath salts provided thanks so much! We had a good nights sleep, although I am not a fan of feather down pillows( I know they are considered luxurious and I have a few at home) but I prefer a firm smaller pillow, so improvised with a towel wrapped in one of my jerseys. After that I dropped off to sleep in the bed which was super comfy and roomy! We enjoyed our light breakfast in the morning, and also the little extra tasty pastries which were a lovely treat. We will definitely choose your hotel over others again if we have the choice in another destination. Thanks for a fabulous night 😃👍
Eichardt's Private Hotel
4.6/524 Reviews
We're very frequent travelers, frequently stay in nice hotels, and can sometimes run the risk of being jaded; Eichardt's might be one of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed in. Where do we start...the stunning location, with the picture postcard Queenstown view from the balcony. The super-personal service, especially from Tom and Casey -- the staff remember not just your food preferences but what you were up to that day, your temperature settings in the room, and your tastes in wine...top notch. The superb, complementary wine tastings in the parlor every evening, allowing us to sample a broad range of New Zealand wines without committing to entire bottles. The recommendations for activities and meals tailored to our tastes. The most comfortable bed we've had in a hotel...the list goes on. Make your way to Queenstown now and stay at Eichardt's.
The Carlin Boutique Hotel
4.7/534 Reviews
The Carlin Hotel is a stunning property. The views from the balconies are glorious. I really liked the location - just outside of town, so that it is convenient to everything but during the busy holiday season, it’s on a quiet street. It’s a steep walk back from town, but after all the eating we were doing, we didn’t mind. The rooms are beautiful, tastefully decorated. The staff is attentive and friendly (shout out to Patrick who went out of his way to make a stay special). The food at the restaurant is good - we had Christmas dinner at the hotel and it was really delicious. Breakfasts we tasty and plentiful. If you’ve looked at booking this hotel, you know that it is REALLY expensive. They bill themselves as a six star hotel, but at this price, I’d like even five stars to be perfection. Cons - the air conditioning is wonky. It kept shutting off in the middle of the night and we’d wake up and not be able to get it on again. Our family had the Vista and Panorama Suites and the adjoining king rooms had absolutely no windows - of course this is because of the layout of the hotel which is built into a hill - but not only was there no natural light, but it felt like a fire hazard since the only way out in case of emergency is through the door into the hall. One evening, when the restaurant where we had a reservation was out of food (this seems to be an issue during the holidays in NZ), we went back to the hotel before 8:30 p.m. and were told the only food we could order was from the overnight dining menu, when the hotel menu clearly states that the entire dinner menu is available until 9 p.m. - the food was still tasty, but the menu was extremely limited. Other than that, the stay was heavenly and I’d gladly come back and stay again.
The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences
4.5/556 Reviews
Whilst this is an hotel that is rated as a luxury hotel there are a few features which don’t justify that title. The rooms are well appointed and very comfortable, and most have beautiful views of the lake. However there are a few things that are irritating. Being offered a coffee on arrival and then realise you have to pay for it, having to ask for enough tea and coffee every day, and always having to ask for more milk. The room service menu is very limited and not available when it says. We had to order an early breakfast which came in a carrier bag, with no milk or yogurt. Eating muesli dry is not fun! Apparently they had run out of yoghurt? I am sure when these minor details are ironed out the Rees would be truly classed as a luxury hotel.
Commonage Villas by Staysouth
4.8/523 Reviews
The hotel does not have a reception desk. You need to email the check-in password upon arrival. Three-storey cottage Very comfortable, all matching utensils, all plates are no bowls The bedroom looks unbeatable, with roof glass There are special hiking trails seven or eight minutes down the mountain It's more difficult to go up the mountain, but it's almost a quarter of an hour. It's still close to the town.

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Highest Price£1,832
Lowest Price£91
Number of Reviews1,004
Number of Hotels44
Average Price (Weekdays)£431
Average Price (Weekends)£434

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Frankton Airport is the primary airport in Queenstown. Besides flying, taking a train to Walter Peak is one of the other major methods of transportation.

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There are quite a few famous attractions in downtown Queenstown, such as SkiHireNZ, Queenstown i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, St Peter's Anglican Church. For short trips in Queenstown, Southern Alps, Doubtful Sound, Twizel are all good options. The most popular attractions for tourists in Queenstown are Wanaka, Lake Wanaka, Onsen Hot Pools. With a developed commercial area, visitors can head to Creative markets, Steamer Wharf, TravelPharm for a great shopping experience.

Average Temperature

• January to March: 17.8°C during the day, 11.8°C at night

• April to June: 9.3°C during the day, 4.5°C at night

• July to September: 7.71°C during the day, 2.79°C at night

• October to December: 14.58°C during the day, 8.99°C at night

Average seasonal Rainfall

• Spring: 56.13 cm

• Summer: 65.4 cm

• Autumn: 59.63 cm

• Winter: 68.43 cm

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