Queenstown : book your hotel

Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world. This small lakeside town in New Zealand's South Island sits at the foot of the Remarkables mountain range on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth. Bungee jumping was invented here. Skydiving is a popular recreational activity here. Jet boating was pioneered on the Shotover River just minutes from the town centre. And yet for every adrenelin high experience that Queenstown offers, there is a counter-weight of extraordinary beauty. The wine valleys of Gibbston and Central Otago, the steam-powered TSS Earnslaw crossing the lake at sunset, and the simple pleasure of watching the Remarkables turn pink and gold at the end of the day.

The Skyline Gondola, rising 450 metres above the town to Bob's Peak, offers views across Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables that are among the most photographed in New Zealand, and the luge ride back down is an experience that appeals to visitors of every age and temperament. The TSS Earnslaw, a restored 1912 twin-screw coal-fired steamship, crosses Lake Wakatipu on regular cruises that are as much a piece of living history as they are a scenic experience. An afternoon on the lake with the mountains rising from the water on every side remains one of New Zealand's most memorable journeys. The Shotover Canyon Swing and AJ Hackett Bungy sites cater to the town's legendary adventure reputation, while the Arrowtown historic goldfield village, just 20 minutes drive away, provides a beautifully preserved counterpoint to Queenstown's adrenaline culture, with excellent restaurants and the autumn colour that draws photographers from across the world. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is a central base, steps from the lakefront, the gondola base station, and the town's dining and shopping precinct. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa sits at the heart of Queenstown's dining and adventure district with the spa as the perfect recovery venue after a day on the mountain. Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery Collection commands beautiful views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding Alps from its elevated position, while Mercure Queenstown Resort offers uninterrupted lake views from its restaurant and rooms.

Queenstown's luxury hotel scene matches its landscape in ambition and scale. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is a luxury address, French art de vivre on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, with a Sofitel Spa offering L'Occitane signature massages and sensory rituals, elegant rooms and suites with Sofitel MyBed and alpine views, an infrared room and cedar-wood jacuzzi, and onsite restaurant serving refined French and New Zealand cuisine. It is a hotel that understands how to balance the exhilaration of the destination with the restorative pleasure of genuine luxury. Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery Collection offers a boutique alpine luxury, its award-winning bar and restaurant, hot tub garden, gymnasium, and panoramic alpine views creating an intimate, story-driven experience.

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is steps from the town's bars, restaurants, and shopping, directly on the lakefront with the Gondola base nearby, and with flexible event spaces that capture the lake views that make every Queenstown meeting feel like a privilege. Mercure Queenstown Resort with its uninterrupted lake views from the South Eatery Restaurant, gym, pool, meeting rooms with natural light and alpine views, and 24-hour reception provides a well-rounded hotel that combines the reliable four-star quality with one of Queenstown's most compelling outlooks. Peppers Beacon Queenstown sits in the heart of the town centre, close to the TSS Earnslaw pier and the iconic Skyline Gondola, with apartment-style rooms that provide genuine space and the flexibility of self-contained living. Its proximity to world-class Central Otago vineyards makes it an excellent base for wine touring alongside the adventure activities. Mantra The Point Queenstown occupies a stunning lakefront position with direct waterfront views of Lake Wakatipu and the southern Alps with secure undercover parking, a private jetty, and tennis courts adding considerable practical value to the stay.

Queenstown has emerged as one of New Zealand's most sought-after destinations for high-end corporate events, incentive travel, and leadership retreats, combining the professional credibility of world-class hotel infrastructure with the extraordinary motivational power of one of the most picturesque settings. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is a versatile business hotel, with bright, flexible event spaces offering lake views that make even the most routine meeting feel like an occasion, alongside a central lakefront position that keeps delegates connected to both the meeting room and the après-adventure bar. Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery Collection is the premier choice for smaller executive retreats and board-level gatherings, where its meeting and events space with panoramic alpine views and an award-winning restaurant and bar. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa suits the highest-tier incentive groups and senior delegations, where the spa, French dining, and Sofitel brand prestige provide the backdrop for events that need to impress. Mercure Queenstown Resort offers three meeting rooms with natural light and uninterrupted lake views providing outstanding value for corporate groups seeking the Queenstown setting.

Queenstown is one of the great adventure destinations for families and children of all ages discover something transformative here, whether it's the luge on Bob's Peak, a jet boat ride through the Shotover Canyon, the historic fascination of the TSS Earnslaw, or simply the wonder of a landscape this beautiful and this extreme. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is a conveniently positioned family hotel thanks to its lakefront location putting the gondola, the pier, the town's family-friendly restaurants, and the launch point for lake activities all within comfortable walking distance. Mantra The Point Queenstown is an excellent family choice, its secure undercover parking eliminates one of the logistical challenges of travelling with children, the private jetty and tennis courts add genuine recreational value, and the apartment-style configurations give families the space they need. The 20-minute lakefront walk into town becomes a family adventure in itself with the water and mountains as the backdrop. Peppers Beacon Queenstown in the town centre suits families who want to be immediately accessible to the gondola, the shops, and the restaurants, with self-contained rooms providing the flexibility of apartment living.

Queenstown may be famous for adrenaline, but it is equally extraordinary for romance. Few destinations in the world offer the combination of dramatic natural beauty, exceptional food and wine, world-class spa experiences, and the particular intimacy of sharing an adventure together that Queenstown delivers. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is the most purely romantic address in the town with the spa's sensory rituals and L'Occitane treatments, the cedar-wood jacuzzi, Left Bank Bistro's French-inflected dining with local Central Otago wine, and the alpine views from elegantly appointed rooms and suites create an experience of refined, complete indulgence that makes it the natural choice for honeymoons, anniversaries, and any occasion that warrants Queenstown's most considered luxury. Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery Collection offers an intimate boutique romance, its hot tub garden, award-winning bar with Lake Wakatipu views, and the atmospheric alpine aesthetic creating an experience where every detail feels deliberately romantic. A wine and cheese evening on the terrace here, with the Remarkables catching the last of the light, is as close to perfection as a hotel stay can come. Mercure Queenstown Resort, with its pool, gym, and uninterrupted lake views from the restaurant, provides a well-rounded romantic option for couples who want comfort and scenery.