Ski, bungy jump, hike, or raft: Queenstown sets pulses racing as the Adventure Capital of New Zealand, and is backed up by a solid brace of 4-star hotels so you can enjoy your visit to Queenstown with comfortable and stylish accommodation.
The birthplace of bungy and jet boating, the thrills are also found in Queenstown's good food, great wine, and fantastic nightlife. And the scenery, of long, serene lakes and snow-capped mountains? Chef’s kiss!
If you’re in town to ski and snowboard, Peppers Beacon Queenstown’s 72 rooms are complemented with big buffet breakfasts and a self-service laundry to keep you fuelled up and ready to hit the road. This 4 star Queenstown hotel is close by the Skyline Gondola for sweeping views of Coronet Peak and TSS Earnslaw, the 1912 coal-fired steamship that cruises Lake Wakatipu; the ideal way to wind down during an action-packed stay.
Set on the shores of the glacial lake and just five minutes’ walk to the city’s centre, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside keeps it all running smoothly for guests, with facilities including onsite restaurant and bar, gym, car parking, and electric car recharging units. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is popular with travelling families for its suite of services for kids, including a play area, garden, library, and board and video games. Need to stretch out? Its generous Lakeside apartment includes a lake-facing balcony, lounge, and kitchenette.
At Mercure Queenstown Resort, business and pleasure mix, with three meeting rooms balanced by a gym with the best views in town, thanks to its unsurpassed lakeside location. Its breakfast restaurant and à la carte South Eatery both have dramatic views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables – start with a robust alpine breakfast, and finish sampling some of Central Otago’s best wines and produce all within the hotel, which offers well-priced stays.