We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Queenstown, New Zealand. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated January 2024.
Resort.Charming. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Azur Lodge offers private villas in a secluded part of Sunshine Bay. It features panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu, free Wi-Fi and a private shuttle service. The luxury bathrooms feature a free-standing, spa bath. Azur Luxury Lodge provides free transfers to the town centre and local restaurants. It is a 5-minute drive to central Queenstown. Each villa contains a king bed, which is well-positioned to enjoy the views. There is a minibar and a spacious living area with a fireplace and LCD TV. Breakfast is included and served in your room, or the main lodge. Azur’s main lodge houses a reception desk and lounge. Pre-dinner drinks and canapés are served every evening. Room service is also available.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING resort in Queenstown.
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Situated on Lake Wakatipu, Rosewood Matakauri offers luxury suites and villas, each with a private terrace featuring unspoilt mountain and lake views. Accommodation includes pre-dinner drinks with hors d'oeuvres, gourmet dinner, full breakfast and complimentary in-room minibar including domestic beers (excluding liquor and wines). Facilities include a luxury day spa, outdoor heated infinity swimming pool with spa pool, and a fully equipped fitness centre. Only a 7-minute drive from the centre of Queenstown, and a 15-minute drive from Queenstown International Airport, the lodge is a wonderful base from which to explore the many experiences and activities for which the town is famed. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is included. The lodge’s stylish shared lounge and dining spaces feature open fireplaces. Every suite has its own private patio, sitting area with fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom with large bathtub. Air conditioning, LCD TV, DVD player, iPod dock and an in-room safe are provided.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Opened November 2021. The Carlin Boutique Hotel features free bikes, fitness centre, a terrace and restaurant in Queenstown. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, all units at The Carlin Boutique Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and car hire is available at The Carlin Boutique Hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Skyline Gondola and Luge, Queenstown Resort College and Queenstown Hill. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 7 km from The Carlin Boutique Hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great views. The Rees Hotel & Apartments offers lakefront accommodation with private balconies and spectacular views. It features free WiFi and a free shuttle to the centre of Queenstown. The town centre is a 10-minute drive from The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments. The stylish rooms and apartments at The Rees are equipped with LCD TVs. Some feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. Enjoy wines from New Zealand and around the world at Bordeau Wine Lounge. True South Dining offers the finest local and international cuisine with selections from the hotel's privately owned cellars. Guests can enjoy a range of in-room massages services, including invigorating body and facial treatments. Guests can hire mountain bikes to enjoy the scenic beauty of Queenstown. Please note, the property operates a complimentary shuttle service from The Rees Hotel to The Queenstown city centre.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Hip. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Views over the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu and breathtaking peaks of the Southern Alps set the scene at QT Queenstown. This lush lakeside resort features luxury accommodation with a side of the signature QT quirk. Foodies with adventurous tastes will be enticed by the bustle and aromas of our Bazaar Marketplace. Chefs create dishes before your eyes in a buzzing, interactive setting where the flavours draw inspiration from the beautiful, fresh local produce. Head to Reds Bar, where locals and guests mix and share stories of the day over an exquisitely prepared cocktail or boutique brew. The rooms are equipped with a TV with cable channels. Some rooms have views of the mountain or lake. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Valet parking is available for NZ $30. Shotover River is 1.8 km from QT Queenstown, while AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge is 7 km away. Queenstown Airport is 7 km from the property.Show full description
I think this is one of the coolest boutique hotels in Queenstown. It also has very cosy rooms!
Boutique hotel.Great location. The Spire Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel located in the heart of Queenstown. Just 2 minutes' walk from the shores of Lake Wakatipu, it offers rooms with free WiFi, a balcony and a gas fireplace. The Spire Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Skyline Gondola and a 5-minute walk from Queenstown Gardens. It is a 20-minute drive from Millbrook Golf Course and Coronet Peak Ski Fields. Queenstown Airport is a 15-minute drive away. All rooms offer a lounge area with a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with a 2-person vanity, a bathtub and a separate shower. Guests enjoy access to a nearby fitness centre, a 5-minute walk from the hotel.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Luxurious. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located at the heart of the Central Otago wine region and just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa offers luxury accommodation, 5-star personal service, an on-site restaurant and a Day spa. The 24 private villas feature views over the organic vineyards and the mountains of Gibbston. All villas are air conditioned and include a spacious and luxurious indoor living space. They open onto a private, secluded, covered deck and sunny courtyard. The large bathroom has a walk-in shower, separate bath and dual basins as well as premium, locally made beauty products. Guests will be able to enjoy a wide variety of experiential packages, tailored to their needs and interests. This could include hiking or cycling along the trails on the 1000-acre Gibbston Valley Station, wine tastings and educational winery tours, spa treatments, indulgent wine and food packages and trips into Queenstown and Arrowtown. The restaurant offers an a la carte menu, with gluten-free and vegan options available. Our professional chefs have designed the menu to pair perfectly with the award-winning, handcrafted Gibbston Valley Wines. The Lodge restaurant has meals prepared from organic and sustainably produced ingredients, grown in the chef’s garden or carefully selected from local artisan suppliers. AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge is 1.3 km from the lodge, while Queenstown Event Centre is 18 km away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most well designed, luxurious and relaxing five-star hotel in Queenstown. WOW!
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Great location. Just 5 minutes' walk from the waters of Lake Wakatipu, Eichardt's Private Hotel offers accommodation with a fireplace, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Guests enjoy a restaurant and a bar. Some accommodation offer a balcony with mountain or lake views. All accommodation features a sofa, dining area and tea/coffee making facilities. Each offers a bathroom with a bath and shower. Eichardt's Hotel Queenstown is 8 km from Queenstown Airport. It is a 20-minute drive from the hotel to The Hills Golf Course and the Coronet Peak Ski Fields. Guests can dine by the fireplace at Eichardt’s Restaurant and Bar. The menu offers premium cocktails and meals using fresh local produce. The tour desk can book bungee jumping, kayaking and wine tours. In-house spa treatments are available.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC boutique hotels in Queenstown. It also has a great location and great affordability.
Luxury Hotel.Great value. Situated in the heart of Queenstown, with views overlooking Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown features a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and garden with hot tub. Each room and suite is appointed with modern essentials, including a 40-inch LCD TV, iPod docking station, in-room movies, and satellite TV. Free WiFi is also provided. All rooms at Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection have a separate en suite bathroom, pair of reading chairs, writing desk, tea/coffee making facilities and a minibar. Lombardi Restaurant features a brasserie-style dining room and offers superb views of the lake, mountains and town centre. Guests can enjoy wine, cocktails and other drinks at Lombardi Bar.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Unique. Superb breakfast. Queenstown Park Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel with panoramic alpine views, surrounded by parkland. It is a 5-minute walk to the centre of Queenstown. Free Wi-Fi and parking is available. The stylish rooms are well-furnished and have kitchenettes. Some rooms have a balcony with views of the Remarkables mountain range. The hotel is eco-friendly. There is a restaurant, offering gourmet breakfasts and picnic packs. Pre-dinner drinks and canapés are included in the room rate. Queenstown Park Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Queenstown Airport and the Coronet Peak ski area. It is a 2 minute walk to the base of the nearby gondola. The Remarkables ski area is a 40-minute drive away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. The Central Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels is positioned right in the heart of Queenstown, and is nearby a large number of restaurants, cafes, shopping and recreational activities All accommodation includes free WiFi. The Central Private Hotel offers rooms that are very spacious, with comfortable bedding. Our team at The Central Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels can provide plenty of local knowledge to guide and advice guests to the best restaurants in town, fun-filled outdoor activities from bungy jumping, jet boating, sightseeing, and winter skiing to cruise through picturesque Milford Sound. All guests checking in to this property can also enjoy daily happy hour drinks on the house.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great location. Located in the heart of Queenstown, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa offers accommodation with a blend of French luxury and art de vivre. Each luxurious room features a marble bathroom with French amenities, a double spa bath and a separate rain shower. The rooms boast Sofitel’s “MyBed”, underfloor heating and an espresso machine. Entertainment options include free WiFi, modern surround sound, an LCD TV and a DVD player. Extra touches include a pillow menu and plush New Zealand possum throws. Left Bank Bistro is a charming Parisian style eatery, serving breakfast daily. 1789 Bistro offers a fresh, flavoursome bistro style menu, alongside a carefully curated cocktail menu and an indulgent international wine list, serving some of the best Central Otago Pinot Noirs, within a decadent, vibrant setting. For relaxation, So Spa awaits, an intimate sanctuary where mind, body and spirit unite. Pamper yourself and feel rejuvenated with a range of treatments. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa is conveniently located, just a 5-minute walk from the Skyline Gondola and a 15-minute walk from Queenstown Gardens.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Romantic. Great views. Villa del Lago offers quality self-catering apartments on Lake Wakatipu, just 2 minutes' drive from Queenstown.The property has its own pebbled beach with a jetty and features stunning views over the lake and mountains. The property offers a range of fully furnished 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, with either balconies or terraces overlooking the lake. Each apartment has a spacious living and dining area plus a fully equipped kitchen and laundry. All 1-bedroom apartments have stair access while 2 and 3-bedroom apartments have flat access but have stairs inside. The property features ski, bicycle and sports storage, as well as a drying room. Due to chronic staffing shortages, we are no longer able to offer daily servicing of the apartment. If you would like daily servicing or mid-stay cleans, this can be arranged. Villa del Lago Apartments are located in a quiet area bordering the lakeside Frankton walkway and cycle path, a 20-minute walk from the Queenstown centre. Coronet Peak is a 25-minute drive away and The Remarkables ski area is a 35-minute drive. Due to government border restrictions and immigration policies, from 17 January 2022 we will no longer be able to offer staffed Reception services. We will email arrival information and an access code once full payment has been made. Please contact us if you need assistance.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. Stoneridge Estate offers 5 star luxury bed and breakfast accommodation and fine dining in a tranquil setting, 15 minutes’ drive from the heart of Queenstown. You can experience breathtaking lake and mountain views from every room. Set amongst 12 acres of vineyard and water gardens, this lodge offers beautifully furnished rooms, each with an en suite bathroom and a private balcony. All rooms feature a TV, Constructed of local schist rock and all recycled materials, Stoneridge Lodge features a unique architectural design. It is 10 minutes' drive from Queenstown Airport and 30 minutes' drive from Remarkables Ski Area.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT five-star hotel in Queenstown. It also has outstanding views.
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