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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4.0 star property
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Private spa tub
Indoor spa tub
Front of property
View from room
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown, 9348
  • Queenstown Gardens
    1 min walk
  • Queenstown Beach
    2 min walk
  • Church of St Peters
    2 min walk
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

  • 26 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

  • 26 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, View

  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Queenstown

A stay at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside places you in the heart of Queenstown, steps from Williams Cottage and Lake Wakatipu. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Church of St Peters and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cookie Time.

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rata - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Family-friendly Queenstown hotel in Queenstown City Centre with a fitness center
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside offers 273 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. A pillow menu is available. 21-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 273 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a spa tub, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Elements, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Queenstown? This hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Elements - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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 public transport

  • Valet parking on site (NZD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Off-site parking for NZD 45 per night; discounts available
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–10:30 AM: NZD 37 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Elements

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Fitness centre
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (646 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • 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 drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

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 available
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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 37 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 45 per night (164 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, 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
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 window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sudesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location, quiet & serene garden side, great lake view & short walk to the lake, in the heart of Queenstown, short walk to the shops, restaurants, attractions. The service was great, very helpful, friendly staff, huge range of buffet breakfast options that catered for guests with different cutural backgrounds, very clean & tidy hot spa room, which was a great treat after day of skiing. I found the staff very considerate & mindful of guest needs and preferences. Highly recommend Novotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful, only disappointing thing was the room service for cleaning on the last day. Didnt tidy well or leave clean towels
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roger Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will go back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable.
The room was comfortable and clean but it was showing its age. It was frustrating to find out the hot tub/spa was only available by booking ahead. It was not available during our stay. The staff were helpful. The food was ok with lots of choices for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Novotel Lakeside in Queenstown. Lovely staff, rooms always perfect, honestly can’t say a bad word about my stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Belinda Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
3-4 star- needs an upgrade
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delia Viorica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the location, it was nice, clean, great breakfast. Some areas a bit dated but didn’t make a difference to our great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noor

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

10/10 Excellent

Danie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location can't be beaten. Friendly and helpful staff. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

CHEN-CHUN

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is perfectly situated right in town on the lake front, but is a little tired. The beds are only double size, which is a squeeze for two people. The rooms are also quite tight. It wasn't bad, but I might try a different hotel next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay this July. Hotel is in the perfect position - right next to the lake but a block and a half away from any nightlife. Staff were all very friendly. breakfast was great value and had good variety. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ederson, Melbourne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well-located and maintained. The hotel's location makes staying there a no-brainer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

LaNae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We were originally put into rm 151 by the entrance and a children’s play area. They were very considerate about changing us to a quieter room. One thing that would change the shower experience is if they would put weight in the shower curtain or something else. It was quite annoying to have the curtain stuck to you during a shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Novotel was great, located in a convenient area, room was clean and comfortable although lacking storage space for a family of 4 with snow gear… but Queenstown is so beautiful and inviting we didn’t spend much time in our room. The staff were all very helpful and welcoming, Thomas was exceptional giving us detailed information on activities we could do with our family and making sure our stay was 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

il min

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great experience and nice location, buffet is better than anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jiwang

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Weijun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Dated facilities, toilet has many cracks, shower curtain is not convenient, The shower is not kids friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I don't know who bungled the booking - Expedia or Novotel. I asked for an accessible room with 2 beds. I was given a room with 2 beds and a walk in shower. So no shower after travelling all day. The next day we were moved to an accessible room with one bed. However a trundle was given at no extra cost but it was a very tight squeeze.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Seth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel located right next to the shopping and dining downtown of Queenstown. We walked to everything including the gondola. Just a small bit outdated feeling but renovations seemed to be in progress. It felt like a well used snow skiing hotel which was also evident by all the skiers using it. Beds were small, which we knew of course, but still wish they had double queen options. What was most disappointing was the bathroom. 1-Bathroom entrance door. Has opaque film or something but was basically see through (not opaque) from the outside looking in. Angle of the door means most people in the room could easily see the bathroom user. 2-Shower door. Is all glass and was a half door. What??? This means water sprayed out, bounced off my back and head…whatever…and ran on to the floor and all over the heated towel rack. Very poor design. Lastly, I met so many wonderful NZ people that my expectations were probably sky high but the staff person that both checked me in and checked me out (same person) - seemed distracted both times we interacted. She’d ask a question then look away at someone else next to her and not listen causing me to answer the question twice. Also didn’t offer up any advice about the surrounding area. Queenstown and the downtown area is amazing though and this is a perfect location for easy walking to food and shopping. A little bit of improvements could really push this hotel to the top of every visitors list.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xinhan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024