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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4.0 star property

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Golf
Private spa tub
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
View from room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown, 9348
  • Queenstown Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Queenstown Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Skyline Queenstown
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Church of St Peters.

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pog Mahones - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bathhouse Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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 hot 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 hot 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.

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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 37 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Elements

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1987
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • 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 drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

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 at the property

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 a smoke detector and window guards
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
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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Lakeside Novotel Queenstown
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1013 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

Renee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet is delicious! The building is located basically in the heart of Queenstown right next to the lake and everything is within walking distance. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianhui

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Nothing special about the property aside from proximity to the city. Room was very average for 250+ a night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in the heart of Queenstown great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mint scenary
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big, clean room, bed was very comfortable. Coffee machine, robes and a small balcony with views of the lake. No mini bar. Good customer service. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff have been absolutely fantastic, especially with all the minor things you don’t think off but makes your stay feel much nicer and easier to relax. From the morning staff at breakfast to the valet parking team to the house keeping. Everyone has been so polite and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing Holiday

Fabulous location in Queenstown, close to town central and many attractions. Restaurants and bars within walking distance, plus plenty of shopping. Meals at hotel on high cost side, but plenty of choices around the area with different cuisines. Room on small side and unfortunately my stay, road works right outside my room started 7am each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff on arrival was dismissive and not at all helpful especially when we were trying to find out where to park our car. Room clean close to town. We will not stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

WEN

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can’t beat the location of this hotel!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room had a great view but is due for a renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

jENNIFER

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Had to ask for room service twice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hotel must stay

Beautiful hotel right downtown Queenstown with stunning lake views. Highly recommended this hotel and staff was amazing and so friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Raj

Disliked: Cleanliness
Had a Terrible experience with respect to parking and rooms were not clean till 5pm all days. So overall far below expectations experience. Will not visit this property again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

May Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sebastian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel is ok but nothing special. Service could improved with regard to explanation of hotel amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

K

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Joseph O

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found the staff very helpful, excellent location. Central to the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

T G A Buma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Messed a lot of things up on a simple booking

Very average reception service. Messages were not received or acted on. Like requesting connecting rooms. Requesting late checkout. Messed up booking, told at arrival only one room booked, when there was clearly two. I would say inexperienced front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was clean but very old. My door to outside kept opening in the night because it wouldn’t latch. The bathroom is very old and needs a revamp. Cobwebs and dirty windows. For $360 a night it’s not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025