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The Waterfront

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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109 Beach Street, Queenstown, 9300
  • Place, Steamer Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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  • Lake view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment, Lake view

  • Lake view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Penthouse Studio, Lake view

  • Lake view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Penthouse 2 bedroom, Lake view | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Penthouse 2 bedroom, Lake view

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

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Penthouse 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Penthouse 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

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

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Penthouse King & Twin

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Penthouse Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Queenstown

With a stay at The Waterfront in Queenstown (Queenstown City Centre), you'll be steps from Lake Wakatipu and SKYCITY Wharf Casino. .This aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Fear Factory Queenstown and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Toi o Tahuna.
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What's nearby

  • Steamer Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Queenstown Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪My Thai Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pub On Wharf - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront

The Waterfront offers 20 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Queenstown aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 20 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and ski storage.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski storage
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 50 per day

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Ski storage
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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)

General

  • 1 building
  • 20 units
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1996

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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
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 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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 and cash
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
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Breakfree Waterfront
Breakfree Waterfront Hotel
Breakfree Waterfront Hotel Queenstown
Breakfree Waterfront Queenstown
Breakfree The Waterfront Hotel Queenstown
Waterfront Hotel Queenstown
Waterfront Queenstown
The Waterfront Aparthotel
The Waterfront Queenstown
The Waterfront Aparthotel Queenstown

The Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 368 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Yuxuan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay if you want central location in Queenstown, very quiet and all the facilities you need
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, beautiful view, helpful staff! We loved how close it is to everything, but with all the comfort of home.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mansoor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
An amazing view from the suite
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great view and access to amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unbeatable views and location in Queenstown
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazem

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing stay

Amazing location and very nice property, in the heart of the city within walking distance of the shopping area and pretty much all other attractions in Queenstown, room was spotless and beds were super comfy, great stay overall, will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great location, reasonable value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

QING

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, view.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Great location, very comfortable, helpful staff and very clean. An ideal place to stay in Queenstown.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhodri

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very centrally located with excellent views over the lake. Easy walking distance to all major downtown Queenstown destinations. On site parking a real bonus. Photos from our apartment (Rm12)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thank you for the lovely base for our family to explore Queenstown for the final leg of our NZ holiday. Everything was very comfortable and the location is incredible! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location within walking distance to downtown. Beautiful view of the mountains with plenty of room for two couples to be very comfortable. Laundry facilities available on bottom floor and plenty of parking space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So perfect for getting into town for dinner, shopping etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous spot a stone's throw from the heart of Queenstown. Absolutely beautiful views. There's an elevator, so no stairs or hills to have to drag your bags up. Parking is a little tight but plenty of spaces available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing views; great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed our stay. Great view, parking and super comfy. Would visit again🤗
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

convenient hotel, walking distance to everything

Fabulous location. It’s on a noisy road (at times), but that’s to be expected for the convenient location. Our apartment was nice, comfy and had good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location in walking distance to the main centre of Queenstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient location and gorgeous view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views of the lake and easy to walk around Queenstown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent rooms with full kitchen. Beautiful lake view. In city center really close to wharf for dining and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Best location and view from the 4th and 5th floors.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing views. Excellent hotel staff that go out of there way to make your stay absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023