Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Balcony
Aerial view
View from room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9197
  • SKYCITY Wharf Casino
    4 min walk
  • Steamer Wharf
    4 min walk
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    5 min walk
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

Studio Queen and Single Ground Floor

  • 36 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 Bedroom Lakeview Family Room

  • 70 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio Queen and Single Lakeview

  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Queenstown

A stay at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown places you in the heart of Queenstown, steps from Lake Wakatipu and 4 minutes by foot from SKYCITY Wharf Casino. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Fear Factory Queenstown and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Toi o Tahuna.

What's nearby

  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mrs. Ferg Beach Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Madam Woo - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

Lakefront Queenstown motel in Queenstown City Centre with free parking
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Queenstown motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Satellite television is provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with ovens and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This motel also features ski storage, a vending machine, and bicycle tour information.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free off-site parking within 164 ft
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Things to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 percent 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Lakeside Motel - Queenstown Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 383 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 383 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

brent

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

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older motel but it was warm and had a comfortable bed. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was convenient place for me to travel on for work. Quick check in an was welcomed with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Viktoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and perfect locstion on the lake with walking dostance to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The back stairs that lead to balcony rooms could do with more night time lighting and early checkout departure winter time otherwise an enjoyable stay walking distance to main center
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tadiwanashe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit of an old motel but it was clean and staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Great location. Road noise was quite loud and people walking past at all hours. Also curtains pulled having a nap in the arvo and housekeeping bashes on the door then walks in, there was no do not disturb tag to hang on the door
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very near in the town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nita

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Quick stay in QT
just one night stay. location is great. right in front of the lake wakatipu in QT. A small kitchenette comes handy to cook or warm up food. Water pressure is good. We stayed on the ground floor, so the window in the bathroom is not suitable to be open as motel's workers walk pass through the hallway frequently. No privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Two power point sockets were loose and hanging - dangerous. Light bulb hanging out of socket. Toothbrush (not mine) left on floor under TV table. Windows covered in hand prints. Kitchen area smelt musty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Although the property is looking a bit tired, it was clean and suitable for us. Great view of the lake and an easy walk to shops and dining options. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

LINDA

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place just needs a bulldozer put though it. Luckily the only clean things were the towels and the sheets. Blood on the chair, hair in the shower. Only frosted glass in the bathrooms so the backpackers can basically see though. Woman turn the light off in the bathroom when you shower. Door to the communal deck broken so you had to lock it from the outside then pull shut. For $300 a night disgusting. The timber doors etc dirty and kitchen from the 70s. One electrical cord not properly insulated so who know when the last fire and safety check was done.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Lake view even from ground floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Great view from room, short walk to restaurants
Lovely view of the lake from our balcony, large room with kitchen plus good-sized bath area, friendly staff, very easy walk to center of downtown activity, good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was excellent. I messed up and thought I had booked for 3 nights. Oops, only 2! They handled it very professionally and pleasantly. The location is perfect for wandering about town. Just park your car and leave it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to all we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Karina

Liked: Staff & service
Very handy to walk to town. Good hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple but covered all bases
Probably one of the better value for money places in town. The location is amazing with it being just a 100 meters from downtown. Ample parking onsite and large rooms. It's not flash but who needs that when what you are looking for is an amazing view and a comfy bed. Again....it's not flash but it is clean, friendly reception and it has killer viewsmn
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is close to town which was very handy and the view was great. However, the kitchen area looked like a 1960s kitchen i.e very dated. Bathroom had a weird sour smell that didnt go away and was quite off-putting. Didnt feel very secure with the door locks either. Lighting at the back door at night was very poor. Smoke alarm was missing and was reported to reception who did not replace it. Surely illegal not to have smoke alarm in room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Liam

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024