Millbrook Resort is a five-pearl property offering 170 rooms, cottages, and privately owned houses for rent, all with a variety of luxury amenities and most with kitchens. However, it's the facilities that really stand out at this property -- along with a 27-hole golf course, there's a huge fitness center with all sorts of classes, a 25-meter lap pool, and a chic spa. Four restaurants serve everything from Teppanyaki to European-style fine-dining, and there are multiple meeting venues for rent. Millbrook is easily one of the nicest places to stay in the area, but it's removed from the action of Queenstown at a 20-minute drive or free shuttle ride away. Travelers who want to be in the center of town should consider The Spire Hotel Queenstown, an upscale boutique with higher prices to fit the walkable location.
Millbrook Resort is a five-pearl property offering 170 rooms, cottages, and privately owned houses for rent, all with a variety of luxury amenities and most with kitchens. However, it's the facilities that really stand out at this property -- along with a 27-hole golf course, there's a huge fitness center with all sorts of classes, a 25-meter lap pool, and a chic spa. Four restaurants serve everything from Teppanyaki to European-style fine-dining, and there are multiple meeting venues for rent. Millbrook is easily one of the nicest places to stay in the area, but it's removed from the action of Queenstown at a 20-minute drive or free shuttle ride away. Travelers who want to be in the center of town should consider The Spire Hotel Queenstown, an upscale boutique with higher prices to fit the walkable location.
There are 19 rooms at this chic upscale property that sits just outside the center of Queenstown. It’s a quiet spot but provides easy walking access to the town’s lively action. Skiers and snowboarders will appreciate that the hotel is an eight-minute drive from the Coronet Peak ski area, plus that it provides a drying room for equipment. There are few other facilities on-site due to the size of the property, but an excellent breakfast is available daily, as are free pre-dinner drinks and nibbles. Rooms are spacious, light, and modern, with underfloor heating and glass-walled bathrooms. For a larger hotel with more facilities, it’s worth looking at the Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa.
There are 19 rooms at this chic upscale property that sits just outside the center of Queenstown. It’s a quiet spot but provides easy walking access to the town’s lively action. Skiers and snowboarders will appreciate that the hotel is an eight-minute drive from the Coronet Peak ski area, plus that it provides a drying room for equipment. There are few other facilities on-site due to the size of the property, but an excellent breakfast is available daily, as are free pre-dinner drinks and nibbles. Rooms are spacious, light, and modern, with underfloor heating and glass-walled bathrooms. For a larger hotel with more facilities, it’s worth looking at the Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa.
Waldorf St. Martins Apartment Hotel is a four-and-a-half-pearl property located on the edge of the Central Business District. All of its one- and two- bedroom units have balconies and fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and large fridges, but not all are air conditioned, and fewer still have washing machines. Also, while guest rooms are comfortable and tidy, decor is a bit bland. However, the hotel offers coin-operated laundry facilities, and other features including a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a continental breakfast (for a fee), and a lounge for early arrivals/late departures. Travelers looking to stay closer to the heart of downtown may want to consider the slightly cheaper Waldorf Celestion Apartment Hotel, but it has fewer amenities.
Waldorf St. Martins Apartment Hotel is a four-and-a-half-pearl property located on the edge of the Central Business District. All of its one- and two- bedroom units have balconies and fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and large fridges, but not all are air conditioned, and fewer still have washing machines. Also, while guest rooms are comfortable and tidy, decor is a bit bland. However, the hotel offers coin-operated laundry facilities, and other features including a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a continental breakfast (for a fee), and a lounge for early arrivals/late departures. Travelers looking to stay closer to the heart of downtown may want to consider the slightly cheaper Waldorf Celestion Apartment Hotel, but it has fewer amenities.
There are 82 guest rooms at this luxury property set right in the heart of the South Island’s Queenstown. On a quiet street -- but within a short walk from all the shops, restaurants, and bars that the town has to offer -- it’s an ideal spot for many visitors. The hotel has an excellent spa, cafe, and bar. There are also fitness and business centers, though the former feel like a bit of an afterthought. The large, elegant guest rooms have luxurious amenities including underfloor heating, an espresso machine, and a double spa bath. Those wanting a more intimate stay should check out the chic Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, though it lacks the on-site facilities.
There are 82 guest rooms at this luxury property set right in the heart of the South Island’s Queenstown. On a quiet street -- but within a short walk from all the shops, restaurants, and bars that the town has to offer -- it’s an ideal spot for many visitors. The hotel has an excellent spa, cafe, and bar. There are also fitness and business centers, though the former feel like a bit of an afterthought. The large, elegant guest rooms have luxurious amenities including underfloor heating, an espresso machine, and a double spa bath. Those wanting a more intimate stay should check out the chic Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, though it lacks the on-site facilities.
The Pounamu Apartments are modern and stylish self-catering units located a 15-minute walk from downtown Queenstown. Though situated by a fairly busy road, the property overlooks scenic mountains and Lake Wakatipu. Pounamu considers itself a five-pearl property, but with no on-site gym or spa and the absence of luxury touches, it feels more like a four-pearl hotel. Its 68 nicely -- but not expensively -- furnished apartments range from studios with kitchenettes to two-bedrooms with lake or mountain views, full kitchens, and washers and dryers. The units can be cleaned upon request for a fee. Amenities include a children's playground, a hot tub for four that must be reserved, and a grill that's available for a fee. For a more charming property, travelers could try the apartments at The Dairy Private Hotel, which is more conveniently located in the downtown area.
The Pounamu Apartments are modern and stylish self-catering units located a 15-minute walk from downtown Queenstown. Though situated by a fairly busy road, the property overlooks scenic mountains and Lake Wakatipu. Pounamu considers itself a five-pearl property, but with no on-site gym or spa and the absence of luxury touches, it feels more like a four-pearl hotel. Its 68 nicely -- but not expensively -- furnished apartments range from studios with kitchenettes to two-bedrooms with lake or mountain views, full kitchens, and washers and dryers. The units can be cleaned upon request for a fee. Amenities include a children's playground, a hot tub for four that must be reserved, and a grill that's available for a fee. For a more charming property, travelers could try the apartments at The Dairy Private Hotel, which is more conveniently located in the downtown area.
The upscale Oaks Shores is a (mostly) apartment-style hotel on the shores of picturesque Lake Wakatipu, about a four-minute drive from Queenstown's center (the hotel offers free shuttle service). The hotel provides contemporary guest rooms with modern amenities, but most travelers -- mainly families and groups -- are drawn by its spacious apartments with full kitchens and large living rooms. Many have gorgeous lake views as well as balconies, gas fireplaces, and conveniences like laundry machines. There's a restaurant and bar on-site, but the small, sparely equipped fitness room is a downer, as is the temporarily free Wi-Fi that's limited to 30 minutes a day (additional time can be purchased for a pricey fee). For an alternative, the Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments also offers apartments with chicer decor, plus free Wi-Fi and a better fitness center -- but rates are more expensive.
The upscale Oaks Shores is a (mostly) apartment-style hotel on the shores of picturesque Lake Wakatipu, about a four-minute drive from Queenstown's center (the hotel offers free shuttle service). The hotel provides contemporary guest rooms with modern amenities, but most travelers -- mainly families and groups -- are drawn by its spacious apartments with full kitchens and large living rooms. Many have gorgeous lake views as well as balconies, gas fireplaces, and conveniences like laundry machines. There's a restaurant and bar on-site, but the small, sparely equipped fitness room is a downer, as is the temporarily free Wi-Fi that's limited to 30 minutes a day (additional time can be purchased for a pricey fee). For an alternative, the Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments also offers apartments with chicer decor, plus free Wi-Fi and a better fitness center -- but rates are more expensive.
There are 36 guest rooms at this upscale property that overlooks the Shotover River and surrounding mountains. A 10-minute drive from central Queenstown and the Coronet Peak Ski Area, it’s a good location for those wanting a peaceful, relaxed vacation. The hotel’s spa helps guests unwind, though there are a range of more engaged activities too, including sports courts, a cinema, and an up-market restaurant with amazing mountain views. The spacious rooms all have a private balcony or patio, and many have a spa bath, though decor is a bit austere. Those wanting to be closer to the shops, restaurants, and nightlife of Queenstown should check out the Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa as an alternative, though rates will be much higher.
There are 36 guest rooms at this upscale property that overlooks the Shotover River and surrounding mountains. A 10-minute drive from central Queenstown and the Coronet Peak Ski Area, it’s a good location for those wanting a peaceful, relaxed vacation. The hotel’s spa helps guests unwind, though there are a range of more engaged activities too, including sports courts, a cinema, and an up-market restaurant with amazing mountain views. The spacious rooms all have a private balcony or patio, and many have a spa bath, though decor is a bit austere. Those wanting to be closer to the shops, restaurants, and nightlife of Queenstown should check out the Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa as an alternative, though rates will be much higher.
The 138-room Auckland City Hotel-Hobson St is a modern, upper-mid-range hotel in the heart of Auckland's Central Business District (CBD). Though housed in a structure dating back to 1912, rooms are strikingly contemporary in decor, and some have the convenient addition of small kitchenettes. Amenities are limited to a game room with a snooker table and an on-site Malaysian restaurant with a huge variety of cuisine options (including a pricey breakfast buffet), and while the hotel does offer free access to an area gym and pool, the facilities are a 15-minute walk away. There is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi (in rooms beyond the corporate floor, where Wi-Fi is free). Travelers seeking more facilities may want to check out the nearby Heritage Auckland, which has a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and even tennis courts.
The 138-room Auckland City Hotel-Hobson St is a modern, upper-mid-range hotel in the heart of Auckland's Central Business District (CBD). Though housed in a structure dating back to 1912, rooms are strikingly contemporary in decor, and some have the convenient addition of small kitchenettes. Amenities are limited to a game room with a snooker table and an on-site Malaysian restaurant with a huge variety of cuisine options (including a pricey breakfast buffet), and while the hotel does offer free access to an area gym and pool, the facilities are a 15-minute walk away. There is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi (in rooms beyond the corporate floor, where Wi-Fi is free). Travelers seeking more facilities may want to check out the nearby Heritage Auckland, which has a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and even tennis courts.
Queenstown Motel Apartments is a budget apartment-style hotel with 22 rooms one block from Lake Wakatipu. Most of these are Studio units with pleasantly modern decor and kitchenettes, but they do lack stoves and ovens and only have small fridges. Many rooms feature lovely views of Lake Wakatipu. Amenities are limited to free Wi-Fi and parking, plus a coin-operated laundry room. Note that kids under the age of 14 aren't allowed here. Travelers looking for a family-friendly alternative with more features (including a fitness center) may want to consider Glebe Apartments, a short walk from the center of town.
Queenstown Motel Apartments is a budget apartment-style hotel with 22 rooms one block from Lake Wakatipu. Most of these are Studio units with pleasantly modern decor and kitchenettes, but they do lack stoves and ovens and only have small fridges. Many rooms feature lovely views of Lake Wakatipu. Amenities are limited to free Wi-Fi and parking, plus a coin-operated laundry room. Note that kids under the age of 14 aren't allowed here. Travelers looking for a family-friendly alternative with more features (including a fitness center) may want to consider Glebe Apartments, a short walk from the center of town.
The Spire Hotel Queenstown is an upscale boutique hotel in the center of town, only a block from Lake Wakatipu. The four-pearl property has 10 identical guest rooms with attractive, high-end furniture, gas fireplaces, huge furnished balconies, and bathrooms with soaking tubs and Molton Brown products. The hotel's highlight feature is its chic restaurant, No5 Church Lane, which serves Mediterranean fare and has a trendy bar with an outdoor patio. Some past guests have complained about noise from late-night revelers in the streets, so light sleepers may want to stay somewhere outside the town center. One alternative is Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, on the banks of Lake Wakatipu in nearby Kawarau Village.
The Spire Hotel Queenstown is an upscale boutique hotel in the center of town, only a block from Lake Wakatipu. The four-pearl property has 10 identical guest rooms with attractive, high-end furniture, gas fireplaces, huge furnished balconies, and bathrooms with soaking tubs and Molton Brown products. The hotel's highlight feature is its chic restaurant, No5 Church Lane, which serves Mediterranean fare and has a trendy bar with an outdoor patio. Some past guests have complained about noise from late-night revelers in the streets, so light sleepers may want to stay somewhere outside the town center. One alternative is Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, on the banks of Lake Wakatipu in nearby Kawarau Village.