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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Private spa tub
Skiing
Breakfast and dinner served
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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, Queenstown Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include Access to hot tub, valet parking and 24-hour room service. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside offers 273 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and free newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. A pillow menu is available. 21-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Williams Cottage. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Steps from Williams Cottage and Lake Wakatipu
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside offers its guests Access to hot tub and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Novotel Queenstown Lakeside. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Queenstown hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Elements – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1987
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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
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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 37 for adults and from 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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
Novotel Gardens Queenstown
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elwyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Property is a bit tired, carpet in the hallways need a change. Staff are excellent but no one answers their phone even though I tried many times and all the different areas. No answer from anyone. Breakfast buffet is excellent, rooms are nice, beds are very nice, bathroom bit small.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

HAN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the first night, there was no hot water. After asking the front desk, they said the water heating system wasn’t hot enough and that they were fixing it. We waited for an hour before we could finally take a shower with hot water. Another day, there was a complete water outage, and the hotel didn’t inform guests in advance. The shower water was also unstable — sometimes hot, sometimes cold — probably because the equipment is too old. However, the hotel staff and location were both excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Novotel Lakeside's best feature is its location - the easy access to the many restaurants and bars is perfect. The rooms are small and dated but clean. Parking is a nightmare - I'd suggest paying for valet but book in advance. The area around the hotel is as safe as anywhere in the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is exceptional, right next to the lake and Queenstown Gardens. A short walk to town, and our room had the most amazing view. Cannot wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siu Wang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything nice and the room a bit small
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ankush

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff need to be more co operative as you are travelling as a tourist so you may not aware all the processes
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all round
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Terrific staff super friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the mountain view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angelo Dela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Theres is no free parking, the waiting period for check in are worst. The Restaurant staft are very slow.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AJAY

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was amazing, seemed a little run down. Overall great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large bed, tidy room with great amenities. Close walking distance to town & lake. Would happily stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet is expensive and was not good at all. Also, the rooms are quite small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location easy to access the town and transport options. Right on the lake. My second time here. Still could do with and upgrade of the rooms slightly dated but clean and all you need when you’re only sleeping there between adventures.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eulogio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jade

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location but limited parking. Need to book the jacuzzi, very small and limited things indoors for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025