What makes it 86% Solo-Friendly: The 24-hour front desk, secure entry, free Wi-Fi, and walk-out access to Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Mall 200 m away give solo travelers safety, connectivity, and easy entertainment.
Queenstown Airport: 7.9 km (16 mins drive)
No hotel shuttle; take a taxi from the airport to the hotel.
Lake Wakatipu Waterfront Walk: <100m (1 min walk)
Scenic shore path right outside the hotel.
Tip: Visit at sunrise or sunset for vibrant lake views.
Queenstown Gardens: 450m (6 min walk)
Botanical gardens with a duck pond and fitness stations.
Tip: Rent a bike nearby to explore the full loop.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship: 360m (5 min walk)
Historic steamship cruise on Lake Wakatipu.
Tip: Book the evening cruise for sunset views.
Skyline Queenstown: 750m (9 min walk)
Gondola and alpine luge with panoramic views.
Tip: Buy combo tickets online to skip the line.
Address: Cnr Earl St, Marine Parade, And, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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Take a taxi from Queenstown Airport (7.9 km, 16 mins drive) to the hotel; front desk can arrange.
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Free Wi-Fi:
High-speed Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas.
Fitness Center:
24-hour gym with cardio machines and free weights.
Concierge Service:
24-hour concierge for tour and ticket bookings.
EV Charging Station:
Free electric vehicle charging in the parking area.
Buffet Breakfast:
Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 37 per person).
Elements Restaurant:
Open-air dining with local Central Otago produce; pay per dish.
Valet Parking:
Valet parking service at additional charge.
Elevators serve all floors; all public areas are step-free.
Anna H. Navarro
Staff were very accommodating to our needs esp with 2 toddlers in board. Location was superb - near to restaurants, Queenstown garden, and the lake. Only comment was the cleaning carts were on our corridor / front of room most of our stay. Hopefully next time it could be stowed away somewhere more efficient where it won't be a bother to guests passing thru the corridor but still accessible to the...
D Flett
Stayed here many times over last 20 years, food is decent though can be inconsistent if ordering the same meal. Rooms are outdated but provide comfortable bedding arrangements, which is very important. Lounge is warm, comfortable setting though caters only to Rugby Fans and Alcohol with both Televisions playing rugby on both channels, suitable for NZ customers..there is more sport at a worldwide l...
Lekah Wolfgramm
LOVE, love, love this place. Family visited for a few days and we loved our experience here. The service from front desk staffs, kitchen staffs and cleaning staffs was beyond excellent. Everyone was respectful and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and the food was great. Breakfast was included during our stay and it was honestly just the best! The place is right in the centre of the city so everything ...
Ruth Robles McColl
Excellent location and reasonable rooms. Customer service in restaurant & bar was not always great, inconsistent and slow. Front desk staff were brilliant and friendly. Overall it served our purpose for a family holiday and we will return as it’s a great base in Queenstown.
Neil
Great location and service. Room is a bit dated but suitable, beds are comfortable and cosy. Our room has a small balcony looking into a courtyard that opens up and a walking access towards the street and lake. If you need to leave bags there to check in the next day (we were day tripping) they will make sure your bags are in your room when you check in. Reasonably priced rooms and we stayed Aug...
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