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Lakefront Apartments

3.5 star property

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2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview | Balcony view
Mountain view
2 Bedroom Penthouse Lakeview | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Three Bedroom Executive Suite Lakeview | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $288
$251 nightly
$288 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15

Explore the area

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26 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300
  • Place, Steamer Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Mountain view

2 Bedroom Suite

  • Partial lake view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview

  • Lake view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Three Bedroom Executive Suite Lakeview | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Three Bedroom Executive Suite Lakeview

  • Lake view
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Queenstown

A stay at Lakefront Apartments places you in the heart of Queenstown, steps from Lake Wakatipu and 4 minutes by foot from SKYCITY Wharf Casino. .This aparthotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Fear Factory Queenstown and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Toi o Tahuna.
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What's nearby

  • Steamer Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queenstown Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪My Thai Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pub On Wharf - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vudu Cafe & Larder - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lakefront Apartments

Lakefront Apartments offers 21 accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Queenstown aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and microwaves.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 45 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Meal delivery service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 21 units
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Lakeside Motel 18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 45.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Lakefront Apartments Apartment Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments Apartment
Lakefront Apartments Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments
Lakefront Apartments Hotel Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments Aparthotel
Lakefront Apartments Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments Aparthotel Queenstown

Lakefront Apartments Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 321 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location beautiful View...everything needed for a comfy stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location by the water and close to all the action in Queenstown
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
10 stars for the location and view. Close to town and right on the lake. The property was very comfortable and perfectly fine although a little run down. Overall a fantastic stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location for our very quick visit to Queenstown. Free parking and walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karalea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Meg

Better than expected. Read the reviews and we were pleasantly surprised. It was quiet. Yes it needs some basic maintenance but had a great view. Close to town. We spent very little time in the appartment
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great location

Great location overlooking the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dante

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good area and nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Moana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
We have stayed before and would definitely return close walk to town on the flat, no hills
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great position , walking distance to town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great views and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Nice view of lake, and nice but dated apartment. Not as nice as the pictures. The location is excellent. Management of property tried to put us in dirty and awful smelling property until we threatened to file a complaint.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful outlook. Loved the separate areas from living to sleeping. Nicely presented. Very close to town. Easy walking distance.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Liked: Amenities, communication
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great hotel, great view and wonderful host
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view, lots of space, would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with lovely view of the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good accommodation

Very friendly staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay. Great facilities and great location. We would definitely book it again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, awesome view and full amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great views
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and spacious apartment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very convenience location close to everything. breathtaking lake view from living room. easy parking. enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Giyora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location. The apartment was big, clean and with fantastic lake views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024