Aparthotel

Lakefront Apartments

3.5 star property
Aparthotel units in Queenstown with kitchens and washers and dryers

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Mountain view
2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Front of property
2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview | Balcony view
2 Bedroom Penthouse Lakeview | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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26 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300
  • Place, TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Gardens
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

2 Bedroom Suite

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Three Bedroom Executive Suite Lakeview

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Queenstown

Located in Queenstown City Centre, Lakefront Apartments is adjacent to Lake Wakatipu and within a 5-minute walk of SKYCITY Wharf Casino. This 21-room, 3.5-star aparthotel has in-room conveniences like kitchens, sitting areas, and refrigerators.

What's nearby

  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Queenstown Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pog Mahones - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Kingdom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pub On Wharf - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mrs. Ferg Beach Street - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Atlas Beer Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lakefront Apartments

Aparthotel units in Queenstown with kitchens and washers and dryers
At Lakefront Apartments, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for NZD 25 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include local meal delivery service, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Each apartment is individually decorated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a sitting area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 32-inch TV with cable channels. The bathroom offers hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, an electric kettle, and a portable fan. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 45 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Meal delivery service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 21 units
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Lakeside Motel 18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No alcohol is served at Lakefront Apartments.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

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Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Lakefront Apartments?

Lakefront Apartments provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Apartments?

As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Apartments on Nov 16, 2025 start from $221.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Lakefront Apartments?

This aparthotel is situated in Queenstown City Centre, just steps from Lake Wakatipu, and within a 10-minute walk of Steamer Wharf and TSS Earnslaw Steamship. You'll also find Queenstown Beach and Skycity Queenstown Casino less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this aparthotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the aparthotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Lakefront Apartments feature a casino on the premises?

No, Lakefront Apartments doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Lakefront Apartments?

No, there is no indoor pool at this aparthotel.

Is Lakefront Apartments a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this aparthotel, including a kitchen and a meal delivery service in each apartment with some featuring lake views.

Does Lakefront Apartments have a hot tub?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Lakefront Apartments have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Lakefront Apartments doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Lakefront Apartments allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Lakefront Apartments.

Does this aparthotel have connecting rooms?

No, this aparthotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Lakefront Apartments?

The closest major airport to Lakefront Apartments is Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN), which is 5.2 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Lakefront Apartments?

Yes, some apartments at Lakefront Apartments offer a furnished balcony and may feature lake views.