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Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

2.5 star property

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Balcony
Exterior
Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
32-inch TV with satellite channels
2 Bedroom Lakeview Family Room

Reviews

7.6 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, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Queen and Single Lakeview

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

Studio Queen and Single Lakeview

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Studio Queen and Single Ground Floor

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

Studio Queen and Single Ground Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Studio Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2

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Dining

Studio lakeview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Family Room With Lake View

  • Sleeps 4

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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 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Coronet Peak Ski Area and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Fear Factory Queenstown.
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What's nearby

  • Steamer Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Kingdom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finz - ‬4 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.

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Lakeside Motel - Queenstown Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 435 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sadhana

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dale

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If it was real estate it would be called a fixer-upper. Built in the 60s and little done since. Mismatching garage sale furniture, unpredictable hot/cold shower, ancient kitchen, gardens and driveway a mess. Fixtures broken, areas unpainted. Very expensive for what it delivers which is zero luxury for the price. Only wins are the location is and the bed pretty comfy. Staff were fine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Charmaine

Travelled with family
balcony offered great view The room was outdated cupboard doors didn’t close bit dirty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Astrid

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

6/10 Okay

Eugene

okay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very cold room so need the heater on all night as no extra blankets. No toiletries provided so make sure you have your own. Despite being opposite the lake and in a prime location its very noisey with foot traffic and vehicles from 6.00am.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Keep your expectations realistic and you won’t be disappointed. It’s an older property and in a state of disrepair. It could definitely benefit from a major renovation. Kitchen is a bit primitive, bathroom ceiling could use some work. However, you can’t beat the location and the view. Comfortable bed and great staff. I’d stay here again despite the rustic qualities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Ange

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raylene

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth your money. Staff lack communication skills - very poor english. Mould in bedroom, no hot water for our stay- went to/ contacted administration multiple times to address the hot water need in winter, to no avail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible view at a great price. Balcony was a bonus and eoukd be great in warmer weather. The bathroom was large and immaculatly clean. The kitchen was a bit tired but perfectly functional and there are so many options to eat out or grab a takeaway within easy walking distance it realky wasnt a problem. Perfect location for getting to all the attractions in town. Overall if youre on a budget and want yo spend your money on going places and dling things but would like a nice view and a comfy bed yo return too with no frills then this is the place for you. Late check in by lockbox was easy too. Staff were happy to accommodate this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean tidy room Great location. Older unit
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for our short staybin Queenstown. Not a lot of parking on premises and street parking around fills up quickly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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