Lake Dunstan Motel

4.0 star property

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Superior King | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
BBQ/picnic area
Garden
Exterior
Superior King | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $118
$103 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 13 - Jun 14

Explore the area

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3 Mead Avenue, Cromwell
  • Place, Cromwell Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cromwell Golf Course
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt Difficulty Wines
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

King and Single Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Studio

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cromwell

Located in Cromwell, Lake Dunstan Motel is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute walk of Cromwell Shopping Centre and Cromwell Golf Course. .This golf motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lake Dunstan and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Old Cromwell Town.

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cromwell Golf Course - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Dunstan - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mt Difficulty Wines - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Old Cromwell Town - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanga's Pies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Takeaway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cromwell Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Stoaker - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Lake Dunstan Motel

Lake Dunstan Motel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Cromwell motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 65-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. 65-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this motel include barbecue grills and bike storage.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.9 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Lake Dunstan Cromwell
Lake Dunstan Motel
Lake Dunstan Motel Cromwell
Lake Dunstan

Lake Dunstan Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 191 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with good facilities for making food. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent - next to the golf course & very quiet. Easy short walk to the shops.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet beautiful location friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an awesome 2 day stay here. Loved it and we will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely motel. The room was beautiful, clean and comfortable with friendly staff. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, helpful, clean unit, close to everything, only negative a little overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gay Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great, very friendly and helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly helpful staff, convenient location to town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal overnight stay between mount cook and te anua, very comfortable and well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet country stay

Very quiet overnight stay in Lake Dunstan on the way home after a long travel day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

D M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay for a business trip. I’ve stayed here several times and the rooms are clean and have everything I need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay for our weekend in Cromwell. Lovely hosts, clean units with plenty of space for our toddler to run around. Just across the road from shops and walking distance to parks. Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Management were very approachable, friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ailsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay. Clean, tidy and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good friendly hosts who were there if and when required
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
location was great able to watch golfers playing, small walk to all facilities and central location to queenstown arrowtown wanaka and alexandra
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Convenient to town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big rooms, great country aspect, looking out over the golf course and hills
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View of the Golf Course was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cromwell motel experience

Nice classic Kiwi motel, clean and comfortable with nice view and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely end room. Good shower and beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Euan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value, central.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022