We have created a list with the best central luxury 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 Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Very central. Great restaurant. Popular among business travellers. 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
Elegant. Superb breakfast. Friendly staff. 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
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and amazing staff.
Creative. Cool. Comfortable beds. 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
Highly elegant. Stylish. 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
This boutique hotel has a great location in Queenstown.
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Friendly staff. 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. 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. 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. 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
Super central. Creative. Friendly staff. Immerse Yourself in Alpine Chic and Laidback Glamour at The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels. This unique property is built around Queenstown's original dairy/corner store, dating back to the 1920's. Room amenities include air-conditioning, luxurious wallpapers and other interior decorations. The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels is the ideal base to explore Queenstown, located just a 2-minute walk from the vibrant town centre and the Skyline Gondola. Some guest rooms offer wonderful views of Queenstown's surrounding vistas, including The Remarkables mountain range, Lake Wakatipu and other alpine scenery. Guests also enjoy free WiFi, happy hour drinks, as well as hotel facilities such as the guest lounge with a fireplace, the guest library, an outdoor spa pool and luggage storage.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most central and creative central luxury hotel in Queenstown. It also has a central location.
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
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find central luxury hotels within or near different neighbourhoods of Queenstown here: Fern HillKelvin Heights
Great location. The Glebe is an accommodation complex in the heart of picturesque Queenstown, with some apartments offering open views of the idyllic Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. The Glebe Apartments are uncluttered, stylish and spacious. They are self-contained with laundry facilities, comfortably furnished, with open-plan living areas, WiFi internet and floor heating. With 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms, The Glebe Apartments are a brief walk from Queenstown's great shops, cafes, restaurants and wineries. Between November and April the area provides great hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, and water sport opportunities. From the end of June until early October, Queenstown is a ski and snowboard resort, with 2 downhill fields, heliskiing and the hugely popular winter festival. Coronet Peak is a 22-minute drive away and The Remarkables ski area is a 37-minute drive.Show full description
Very clean. Great views. Just a 2-minute walk from the heart of Queenstown, these apartments include free WiFI, satellite TV and cooking facilities. Turner Heights Townhouses are 5 minutes’ walk from the shores of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Bay. It is a 10-minute walk from the Skyline Gondola. The Coronet Peak Ski Fields are 20 minutes' drive away. Guest facilities at Turner Heights Townhouses Queenstown include a spa pool, a BBQ area and free on-site covered car parking. Each apartment has a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Heating is provided and most have a private bathroom with shower over the bathtub. Guests have access to laundry facilities.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Very clean. Mi-pad Queenstown offers 4-star accommodation. All rooms are ensuite and feature a flat-screen smart TV and complimentary wifi. Mi-Pad Queenstown provides a selection of rooms, with a selection of different views from different room categories. Some rooms have balconies. Guest rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a concealed work desk. Our friendly staff can assist with any recommendations for food and activities. Mi-pad Queenstown is located five minutes walk from the centre of town. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 6 km from the property. The nearest parking areas to mi-pad Queenstown are located at - Ballarat Street Car Park (adjacent to the hotel) or Boundary Street Car Park (4 minute walk to the hotel).Show full description
This might be the coolest central luxury hotel in Queenstown.
Just 5 minutes’ walk from Lake Wakatipu, Blue Peaks Apartments offer accommodation with a private patio. The property offers free parking and free WiFi. All accommodation is heated and features satellite TV, a microwave, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. Some apartments have a spacious living area with a DVD player and CD player. Most accommodation boasts either mountain or lake views. Blue Peaks Apartments Queenstown are 3 minutes’ walk from Queenstown Gardens, and 10 minutes’ drive from the popular Onsen Hot Pools. Queenstown Airport is a 15-minute drive away. The tour desk can book jet boating trips and tours to Milford Sound. Coronet Peak ski area is a 22-minute drive away and The Remarkables Ski Area is a 35-minute drive away. The property also offers dry cleaning and babysitting services.Show full description
Very stylish. Cool. Cosy rooms. 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 place could be the most STYLISH central luxury hotel in Queenstown. It also has very cosy rooms.
Great value. The Whistler is situated a 5-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown. Every apartment has a balcony with mountain views, some with views of the Queenstown Gondola. Unlimited internet. Each of these modern apartments has a full kitchen with oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster and dishwasher. The bathrooms feature under-floor heating, plus a shower and toilet. All apartments have a washing machine and some also include a clothes dryer. There are also drying facilities located on site. All local activities can be arranged. There are walking opportunities from the hotel. Lake Wakatipu is only 800 metres away. The Whistler is a 10-minute drive from Queenstown Airport and the Coronet Peak ski area. The Remarkables Ski Area is a 40-minute drive away. There is a choice of restaurants in nearby Queenstown.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great restaurant. Popular among business travellers. 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
Very clean. Great breakfast. Featuring a free express start breakfast, free high-speed WiFi and a choice of pillows in your room, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown boasts views over the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu and out to the Remarkables Mountain Range. The hotel features spacious suites with a separate lounge area and a kitchenette. At the centre of the outdoor alfresco terrace is an inviting fire pit, where you can enjoy local craft beers or a central Otago Pinot Noir. There are nearby popular ski destinations such as Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mount Cardrona and Treble Cone as well as Jacks Point Golf Course, The Hills Golf Club and Central Otago’s famous vineyards, so guests can enjoy New Zealand’s great outdoors nearby their accommodation. Guests can also relax in the sauna or heated dryroom, and facilities include a gym available 24/7. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Queenstown is located just a 5-minute walk from the city centre where you can enjoy shopping and entertainment. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 7 km from Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown.Show full description
Great views. Great location. The Waterfront is just a 3-minute walk from Central Queenstown. It has views of Lake Wakatipu and Remarkables Mountains. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a satellite TV. The Waterfront offers rooms with gorgeous lake and mountain views, en suite bathrooms. Each room is equipped with a microwave and refrigerator, and most rooms also have laundry facilities. The property offers a guest laundry and ski storage facilities. The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and help guests with travel arrangements. The Waterfront is located only 5 minutes’ walk from Skycity Casino. Queenstown Airport is a 15-minute drive away. For snow lovers, Coronet Peak is a 25-minute drive away and The Remarkables ski area is a 40-minute drive away. Apartment furnishings, appliances and fittings may differ from those pictured here. Also, floor may differ. It is for 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment & one bedroom apartment. Please note that there is currently limited construction taking place on this property, please contact the property for further details.Show full description
Great value. Good breakfast. Scenic Suites Queenstown is located in the resort of Queenstown. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the centre, yet its quiet, hillside location offers great views over the lake and mountains. Scenic Suites Queenstown is 6 minutes' drive from Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau Jet, 3 minutes' drive from Queenstown Gondola and 4 minutes' drive from central Queenstown. There is limited Free on-site parking is available, subject to availability. There is a restaurant at the property which is open for breakfast and dinner. There is also a lobby bar featuring a large open fireplace. Guests can choose between the spacious superior rooms or the large suites which offer a separate living room and kitchen facilities. All of the rooms are modern, neatly furnished and include en suite facilities. Guests enjoy complimentary WiFi.Show full description
Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is just a 1-minute walk from many shops, restaurants, nightlife and activities. Novotel Queenstowns’ contemporary rooms offer a selection of spectacular alpine, garden and lake views. Each air-conditioned room features a private balcony and a flat-screen TV. Novotel offers ski storage facilities, a spa pool, guest laundry and valet car parking. Guests can enjoy 30-minutes free WiFi in the lobby. In-room WiFi is available at an additional charge. 24-hour room service is available. There is a concierge service which can organise transfers to the local ski fields, including Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Cardrona. Elements Restaurant boasts local cuisine and ingredients, including the hotel’s very own rooftop honey. It also serves daily buffet breakfast with hot and continental options. Enjoy tapas and beverages in front of the fireplace at Elements Café & Bar.Show full description
Central. Great location. Just 100 metres from Queenstown Town Centre, St James Apartments feature a kitchenette or kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. The tour desk can book scenic helicopter flights, kayaking trips and wine tours. Limited free parking and 1GB of free WiFi, daily, are available on-site. St James Apartments Queenstown are 10 minutes’ walk from Queenstown Gardens, and 5 minutes’ drive from Queenstown Golf Course. Queenstown International Airport is a 15-minute drive away. A spacious seating area with satellite TV is standard in all apartments. Most apartments also have a private balcony with lovely mountain views.Show full description
Very clean. Popular among business travellers. Cranbury Court Apartments is located a 5-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown. Every apartment offers alpine views, free WiFi, and free parking. The gondola is a short walk away. The unserviced apartments are modern and well-equipped, with DVD player, dishwasher and under-floor heating. The spacious balconies have views of the surrounding mountains. All linen and kitchen utensils are supplied. There is a choice of casual and formal restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. There is a supermarket opposite Cranbury Court Apartments, which is open 7 days per week. All local activities including skiing, jet boating, wine tasting, bungy, etc. can be arranged at reception Cranbury Court is a 15-minute drive from Queenstown Airport and the Coronet Peak ski area. The Remarkables ski area is a 40-minute drive away.Show full description
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