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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4.0 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)
Skiing
Private spa tub
A buffet with various food items including fruits, meats, cheeses, and vegetables.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $206
$179 nightly
$206 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12

Explore the area

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Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown, 9348
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lakeside | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lakeside

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Queenstown

A stay at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside places you in the heart of Queenstown, within a 15-minute walk of Skyline Queenstown and Williams Cottage. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Wakatipu and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Church of St Peters.

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queenstown Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queenstown Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Skycity Queenstown Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Botswana Butchery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vudu Cafe & Larder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Odd Saint - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside offers 273 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. A pillow menu is available. 21-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Queenstown hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 273 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a hot tub, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Elements, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 15 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Queenstown? This hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Children aged 15 and younger eat free breakfast.
Elements - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 37 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Elements

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1987
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 15 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 37 for adults and NZD 19.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Lakeside Novotel
Lakeside Novotel Queenstown
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown Novotel
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, wonderful breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing stay, perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location and clean hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to the lake, restaurants and cafes. Friendly and approachable staff, clean rooms.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent Staff very friendly and helpful Hotel very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, inside and out. Great location right next to the Queenstown beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, good size rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff, very close to cafes, restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lora

Liked: Staff & service
Nice breakfast, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful and close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, quality linnen and towels, great service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to dinning, beach and park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NITEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No 1 staff , very help full anytime ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Clean comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a quick stay but it was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

FARIBORZ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a very clean place to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robyn Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Very old and dated hotel in need of a revamp. Beds were lovely and ideal location. Just needs a renovation. Bathrooms and carpets pretty ordinary
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and super convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location next to the waterfront and shops, restaurants and bars. Breakfast buffet is with it for value. Check in a bit slow, rooms tidy and services daily. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super convenient location to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Biljana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location - convenient and central. Friendly staff. Safe location. Recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Staff & service
Location 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026