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Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

2.5 star property

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Aerial view
Balcony
32-inch TV with satellite channels
Mini-fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9197
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Skyline Queenstown
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Queenstown Gardens
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Queen and Single Ground Floor

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Studio Queen and Single Ground Floor

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

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Lakeview Family Room

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

2 Bedroom Lakeview Family Room

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

View all photos for Studio Queen and Single Lakeview

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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

With a stay at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown, you'll be centrally located in Queenstown, a 2-minute drive from Skyline Queenstown and 10 minutes from Onsen Hot Pools. .This motel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Coronet Peak Ski Area and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area.
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What's nearby

  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.6 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 motel in Queenstown 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 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 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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. 91 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 404 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Property needs a good clean and paint job. Ice box in fridge desperately needs defrosting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent- the property itself is very old and rundown, but comfortable. We regarded it like an old Kiwi bach (we are Kiwis) rustic, but comfortable in it's own way. Reasonably priced for Queenstown!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

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

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

2/10 Terrible

sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisiest hotel room I’ve ever stayed in

Very noisy room, booked 2 nights but only stayed one. a lot of street traffic all through the night (Sunday night at 1am was still busy) and it was a hot night and the rooms have no fans or air conditioning so we had to have the windows open, which made the traffic noise worse. Plus at the back of the hotel is a back packers Accom, and they were partying across the road directly below our room all night. Great location and great view, just don’t expect to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location….easy walk to town. However the property is old and badly needs updating. Only a key lock on door….no deadbolt….room was very noisy due to proximity to street. Lost power in the room the morning of our departure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good Location

Big older style 2 bedroom apartment. Comfy beds and a lovely view but could be a bit cleaner. Very nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The motel is a short walk from the centre of town and an even shorter walk from the lake. On the ground floor the view is blocked by a hedge so book an upper floor if you can. It is on a main road, an issue for a light sleeper like me but my husband was fine with it. All the other motels we used had a coffee press and we missed that

8/10 Good

Zafar, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is older and facilities are a bit dated, but good-sized room (with a nice balcony overlooking the lake) and clean. Very pricy, but that should be expected for Queenstown during the Christmas season. Excellent location across the street from the lake and short walk to central Queenstown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Amazing location, but ..........

The best part about this place is the location. Right on the lake, fab views, also decent price. But very, very noisy from the road. Room windows so badly insulated that even the sparrows chirping loud! Some simple maintenance would fix this.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to town awesome views of lake whakatipu
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No frills motel accommodation. Excellent view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Godfrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, Convenient location, jut 7 min walk to the city, Parking was great just outside the hotel. We cooked most of our meals here The overall hotel is a bit dated but it served our purpose cant complain. To the hotel management, please defrost the fridge, provide proper pots,pans and cutlery in your kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation looking over the lake. Easy walk into town for cafes, restaurants, and activities such as the gondola and boat cruises on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a last minute booking and a room was ready. Great views, hot shower, the tv worked. I could walk everywhere, it has onsite parking. The stairs could really do with some maintenance or even replaced with something safer.

8/10 Good

Ram

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina-Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, easy access to activities & shops
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mahealani, Volcano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Older motel but great location! walking distance to town center and lots to see and places to eat. Great view of the lake, but not very private.. folks on sidewalk could see right into room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024