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Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

2.5 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.
Balcony
32-inch TV with satellite channels
A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a desk with a computer, and a TV.
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9197
  • Place, Steamer Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Queen and Single Lakeview

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

Studio Queen and Single Lakeview

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Lakeview Family Room

Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Lakeview Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio Queen and Single Ground Floor

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

Studio Queen and Single Ground Floor

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio lakeview

A room with a view of a lake, a dining table, and a chair.

Studio lakeview

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two-Bedroom Family Room With Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

Concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front desk safe and multilingual staff assistance are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Queenstown motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Satellite televisions are provided. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Wakatipu. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus dry cleaning service.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Lake Wakatipu and 4 minutes on foot from SKYCITY Wharf Casino
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Lakeside Motel - Queenstown, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Queenstown motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.15 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way), (from 7 to 16 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 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 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, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown.

National rating

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

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Lakeside Motel - Queenstown Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 458 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Good location, kitchen still in 70s
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room very clean staff very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Some confusion over the room and whether we had already checked in but was sorted swiftly. Really convenient for town so ok for a night or two
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and view. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean, the staff very helpful and it was a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A basic but nice motel situated on a walking distance from the center of Queenstown. Friendly reception. However no need to supply new towels every day. After a while we had a pile of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the lower end of budget accommodation and very overpriced. The beds were clean - so ok for one night but the kitchen/bathroom lneexed complete replacement. Noisy main road out front. Same site as lakeside backpackers, lakefront motel and lakeside apartments. Close to the lake and town for shopping and restaurants.
Dated kitchen area
Cracked sink
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable and room was spacious. Only complaint was that the shower was hard to regulate
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catharina

Liked: Staff & service
Location was excellent. A very old motel but the bedding and bathroom were clean, the kitchen very basic.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures online are not what it looks like. It is not updated inside and very dated.The location is great to be able to walk into town and overlooking the lake. And there was limited free parking. The wifi does make you have to sign up for advertisements. This was our honeymoon, in hindsight for $100nz more we could have stayed in a nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
beautiful view and close to shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emma

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean , although a bit old? Staff were helpful, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean, poorly lite at night, safety step issues,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

JULIE LEIGH

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing as the motel has potential but is shabby and neglected - there are fittings in a cupboard which nobody has bothered to fit, such as a soap dish and toilet roll holder broken
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, tidy room, some minor maintenance required but overall no complaints. Good shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were friendly rooms were filthy location was fantastic basic shabby rooms but excellent location Needs a renovation
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadhana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to city centre was a BIG plus. Views from the neat room, balcony, helpful staff. Everything was good. Thanks. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, perfect location - very close to the town centre, it's convenient to walk everywhere. However, room was not attempted to be cleaned during the stay. I was offered clean towels though.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Astrid

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Balcony had the best view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Basic motel - a bit dated but it has everything you need, is clean and walkable to town. Staff are friendly. Have been there several times and will go again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025