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Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property

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Hotel features a modern facade with a symmetrical arrangement of windows and balconies.
Experience the sophisticated ambiance of this elegantly furnished space, featuring a grand piano, spiral staircase, plush sofa, and decorative mirror.
Unwind with a view of the serene lake and mountains from this tranquil balcony, featuring a hot tub and lounge chairs.
Experience the perfect blend of rustic and contemporary design in our inviting lobby, featuring a textured stone wall, comfortable seating area, and lush greenery.
Relax in style with plush armchairs and a grand piano in our elegant lobby.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
8 Duke Street, Queenstown, 9300
  • Queenstown Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Skyline Queenstown
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Queenstown Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio, Lake View (Opera)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio, Lake View (Opera)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio, Lake View (Opera)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Prestige)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prestige)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 62 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Patio, Lake View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Patio, Lake View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Queenstown

A stay at Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Queenstown, steps from Toi o Tahuna and Fear Factory Queenstown. .This luxury hotel is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Wakatipu.

What's nearby

  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miss Lucy's Woodfired Pizza and Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red Rock Bar Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa offers 82 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and safes. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

So Spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 82 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Enjoy international cuisine at Left Bank Cafe/Bistro, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Queenstown? This hotel has 3003 square feet (279 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Left Bank Cafe/Bistro - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
1789 Wine & Jazz Lounge - This tapas bar specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
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

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 50 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 42 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1789 Wine & Jazz Lounge
  • Left Bank Cafe/Bistro

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

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
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3,003 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 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 2005
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • 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
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 95.0 per night
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 100.00 per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 42 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 50 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 95.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Parking height restrictions apply
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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Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 701 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything- a wonderful hotel in an excellent location when visiting Queenstown!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jay, West Covina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Property was very accomodating and rooms were nice. The Staff was super friendly. The major issue was lack of available and working WIFI. It was impossible for me to work from my hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of Queenstown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gudrun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the heart of Queenstown- very friendly and helpful staff - delicious breakfasts / comfortable luxurious room with great bed and pillows
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Piano playing and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

henry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous location and great sized rooms. Staff are amazing and the breakfast is fantastic. The only down fall of this hotel is it’s a bit tired and rooms need a re furb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel. Warm and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babette

Fabulous
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Very nice rooms. Nice vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

cesar

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
need update
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under renovation on a few floors - always a beautiful stay. We travel to Queenstown every year and always stay here - brilliant!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all ammenities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Great Hotel

Great Hotel, central to everything especially if you want to catch shuttled to MT. Rooms large and comfy. Always get a welcome when we artive into hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A 5 Star hotel in a great location. Large comfortable room with underfloor heating in bathroom. Excellent service at reception and restaurant which served a wide variety of food including eggs as you like them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great position and service. Only drawback was the age of the rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024