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Quest Queenstown Apartments Remarkables Park 4 stars

Queenstown

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Quest Queenstown Apartments Remarkables Park is located in Queenstown, 3 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 9.3 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge. The property is set 17 km from The Remarkables, 21 km from Lake Wakatipu and 32 km from Shotover River. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Skippers Canyon is 36 km from Quest Queenstown Apartments Remarkables Park, while Smiths City Group Limited is 400 metres away. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 1 km from the hotel. The place is spotless and the staff super helpful. Rooms are modern and spacious

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9.2
Superb
1,943 reviews
Price from
£116
per night

Cardrona Hotel 3.5 stars

Cardrona

Cardrona Hotel features an iconic on-site restaurant and bar. You can enjoy the picturesque gardens while sipping a drink on the patio. This hotel features a hot tub, a ski drying room and shared lounge and laundry facilities. The Cardrona has an amazing vibe. Very cozy and comfortable. It was nice to come back after a long day and have a drink and a meal by the fire or outside in the sunny garden. The food in the restauraunt and bar were also great. Very friendly staff as well!

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9
Superb
1,151 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

Archway Motels & Chalets 4 stars

Wanaka

The children’s playground has a trampoline and swings. Guests can relax in the wooden hot tub, which features views of the gardens and mountains (charges apply).

Ski storage facilities are available, along with ski equipment tuning and waxing tools. In-room continental can be delivered to the rooms each morning. Great location, close to the center and hiking trails. Nice and informative receptionist recommended us restaurants with delicious food. The hot tub experience was very comfortable as well.

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9
Superb
1,850 reviews
Price from
£121
per night

The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments 5 stars

Queenstown

The stylish rooms and apartments at The Rees are equipped with LCD TVs. Some feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.

Guests can enjoy a range of in-room massages services, including invigorating body and facial treatments. Guests can hire mountain bikes to enjoy the scenic beauty of Queenstown. The town centre is a 10-minute drive from The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments. Nice a view and friendly staff

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9
Superb
1,140 reviews
Price from
£210
per night

Blackrock Apartments Queenstown

Queenstown

Offering a garden and mountain view, Blackrock Apartments Queenstown is set in Queenstown, 1.5 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge and 6.6 km from Queenstown Event Centre. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment features family rooms. Location, reserved parking, well furnished abd comfort. Well and quick communication with host.

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9.2
Superb
477 reviews
Price from
£163
per night

Luckie Lane Homestay

Queenstown

Located in Queenstown and only 4.2 km from Queenstown Event Centre, Luckie Lane Homestay provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. Each room is equipped with a patio with lake views. It’s my second time stay here, as lovely as last time! Parking is convenient and ac and shower works really well, will always choose Luckie when I come to Queenstown

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9
Superb
235 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

Driftaway Queenstown

Queenstown

At the resort, the rooms include a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. Each room comes with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a stovetop. All rooms at Driftaway Queenstown are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

The accommodation offers a barbecue. Guests at Driftaway Queenstown will be able to enjoy activities in and around Queenstown, like skiing. Water side was beautiful, we saw the water from our balcony. All facilities were new and clean. The view of BBQ was awesome!

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9.3
Superb
700 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Greengables B&B

Queenstown

Located in Queenstown and only 1.8 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge, Greengables B&B provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features lake views and is 6.5 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 13 km from Lake Wakatipu. The Remarkables is 23 km away and Shotover River is 25 km from the bed and breakfast. Great B&B, easy to find. Easy to navigate to town. Picture perfect views from the rooms.

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9.1
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Queenstown Central - Walk to Town - Free Parking - Wifi and Smart TV - Gym

Queenstown

The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views. This apartment also comes with a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The place was fantastic. The only downfall was that we couldn't book it for the one night we returned back to Queenstown but after staying here I understand how high the demand is for this place. Grocery store right across the street and can walk to everything.

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9
Superb
129 reviews

Marina Terrace Apartments, Wanaka

Wanaka

Situated in Wanaka and only 2.5 km from Puzzling World, Marina Terrace Apartments, Wanaka features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated apartment is located 2.2 km from The Wanaka Tree and 36 km from Cardrona. The apartment provides an indoor pool, spa centre and a lift.

Guests can swim in the pool with a view, go skiing or hiking or relax in the garden. The location was perfect. Our apartment was luxurious and clean, we had a beautiful view of the lake and loved the facilities were incredible.

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9.4
Superb
203 reviews
Price from
£213
per night

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