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Luxury hotels in Queenstown

A curated list of 5-star luxury hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in November 2022.

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Queenstown. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 The Carlin Boutique Hotel Queenstown, New Zealand

    The Carlin Boutique Hotel

    ***** Hotel. The Carlin Boutique Hotel features free bikes, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 2610 NZD.

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  • 2 Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand

    Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown

    ***** Hotel. Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown is a beautifully restored Victorian villa situated just 500 metres from the centre of Queenstown. Guests receive free WiFi and secure on-site car parking. Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown has 6 luxury rooms all individually decorated and furnished, with views over Lake Wakatipu, Skyline Hill or the beautiful garden. Show full description Guest review score 9.9, rooms from around 1195 NZD.

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  • 3 Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel Queenstown, New Zealand

    Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 620 NZD.

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  • 4 Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa Queenstown, New Zealand

    Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa

    ***** Hotel. 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 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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  • 5 QT Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand

    QT Queenstown

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 399 NZD.

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  • 6 Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand

    Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

    ***** Hotel. Swiss-BelSuites Pounamu Queenstown offers luxury accommodation with stunning lake and mountain views. Featuring state-of-the-art modern facilities, it includes free WiFi and free local, national, international and mobile phone calls to most countries. Each of the 1 and 2-bedroom apartments are appointed with a 42-inch plasma-screen TV with surround sound, iPod dock, elegant en suite bathrooms, plus a full kitchen and laundry. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 311 NZD.

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  • 7 Azur Lodge Queenstown, New Zealand

    Azur Lodge

    ***** Resort. 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. It is a 5-minute drive to central Queenstown. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 2024 NZD.

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  • 8 Matakauri Lodge Queenstown, New Zealand

    Matakauri Lodge

    ***** Resort. Situated on Lake Wakatipu, Matakauri Lodge 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). 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.8

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  • 9 The Spire Hotel Queenstown, New Zealand

    The Spire Hotel

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 825 NZD.

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  • 10 The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments Queenstown, New Zealand

    The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments

    ***** Hotel. 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 stylish rooms and apartments at The Rees are equipped with LCD TVs. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 525 NZD.

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  • 11 The Central Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels Queenstown, New Zealand

    The Central Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels

    ***** Hotel. 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. The staff 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 351 NZD.

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  • 12 The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels Queenstown, New Zealand

    The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels

    ***** Hotel. This unique property is built around Queenstown's original dairy/corner store, dating back to the 1920's. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 449 NZD.

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  • 13 Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel Queenstown, New Zealand

    Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery by Sofitel

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 388 NZD.

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  • 14 Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa Queenstown, New Zealand

    Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 449 NZD.

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  • 15 Eichardt's Private Hotel Queenstown, New Zealand

    Eichardt's Private Hotel

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 1689 NZD.

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  • 16 Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa Queenstown, New Zealand

    Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

    ***** Resort. Situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa boasts 5-star amenities including an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a day spa. The elegant rooms and suites feature a gas fireplace. Hilton Queenstown Resort is a 5-minute drive from Queenstown Airport and 20 minutes’ by car or 15-minutes via water taxi from Queenstown city centre. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 199 NZD.

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  • 17 The Canyons B&B Queenstown, New Zealand

    The Canyons B&B

    ***** Bed and Breakfast. The Canyons B&B offers an outstanding view of the Shotover River and Coronet Peak. Secluded and set amongst a backdrop of mountains, the property is only 5 minutes’ drive from Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown International Airport and the Coronet Peak Ski Fields are both 12 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.8

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  • 18 Villa Del Lago Queenstown, New Zealand

    Villa Del Lago

    ***** Aparthotel. 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 water taxi and features stunning views over the lake and mountains. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 306 NZD.

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  • 19 JUCY Snooze Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand

    JUCY Snooze Queenstown

    ***** Hostel. Opening April 2018, Jucy Snooze Queenstown is located in the heart of Queenstown. The accommodation offers guests a rooftop bar and cafe with stunning views of Lake Wakatipu. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 51 NZD.

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  • 20 Nomads Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand

    Nomads Queenstown

    ***** Hostel. Nomad's Backpackers boasts one of the best locations in Queenstown, located in the heart of the town center, a 100 metres from the stunning Lake Whakatipu. Nomads Queenstown offers a variety of room types, from small and large dormitories to Private King rooms with en-suite. Many of the rooms have balconies with picturesque views of Lake Whakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around 37 NZD.

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  • 21 Hidden Lodge Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand

    Hidden Lodge Queenstown

    ***** Lodge. Set in Queenstown, Hidden Lodge Queenstown offers accommodation with a patio or a balcony, free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a fitness centre and a shared lounge. There is a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer in each unit, along with free toiletries. Guests at the lodge can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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  • 22 Gucci House Queenstown, New Zealand

    Gucci House

    ***** Holiday home. Situated in Queenstown in the Otago region, Gucci House has a patio and mountain views. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, skiing and billiards. Boasting a DVD player, the holiday home has a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 5 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a shower and a hot tub. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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  • 23 The Billiards Room Queenstown, New Zealand

    The Billiards Room

    ***** Holiday home. Set in Queenstown, 700 metres from Queenstown Event Centre and 1.3 km from AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge, The Billiards Room provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a fully equipped kitchen. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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  • 24 Manata Homestead & Lodge Queenstown, New Zealand

    Manata Homestead & Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Just 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Queenstown with stunning views of Coronet Peak and the Remarkables mountains, Manata Lodge offers luxury suites with a private patio, a kitchen and en suite bathroom. Free Wi-Fi access is provided. The lush grounds feature a tennis court, children’s playground and BBQ facilities. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 284 NZD.

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  • 25 Queenstown Country Lodge Queenstown, New Zealand

    Queenstown Country Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Offering rooms with lovely mountain views, Queenstown Country Lodge is just 2 km from Lake Hayes. It features a hot tub, free WiFi and a guest lounge with a fireplace and library. Country Lodge Queenstown is 5 minutes’ drive from Arrowtown, and 10 minutes’ drive from Queenstown International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 513 NZD.

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  • 26 Highland Views Queenstown, New Zealand

    Highland Views

    ***** Holiday home. Boasting lake views, Highland Views offers accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 3.5 km from Queenstown Event Centre. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, skiing and cycling. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 27 Central Lakeview Lodge and Apartments Queenstown, New Zealand

    Central Lakeview Lodge and Apartments

    ***** Holiday home. Boasting panoramic views across the Remarkable and Lake Wakatipu, Central Lakeview Apartment offers self-contained accommodation in central Queenstown. It is 800 metres from the Skyline Gondola. Free unlimited WiFi is provided. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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