Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Property class: 4

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Private spa tub
Skiing
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown, 9348
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiwi Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Queenstown

Located in Queenstown City Centre, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is next to Williams Cottage and Lake Wakatipu. This 273-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Mall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queenstown Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queenstown Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kiwi Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Odd Saint - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Botswana Butchery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

At Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. Valet parking is available for NZD 50 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include conference space, a business center, and express check-in.
Guests can expect 21-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in pillow menus. Balconies or patios, free newspapers, and laptop-compatible safes are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

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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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 37 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • 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 (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

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
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized 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 crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 37 for adults and NZD 19.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
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 fire extinguisher, 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)
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your 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

Lakeside Novotel
Lakeside Novotel Queenstown
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Novotel Lakeside Hotel
Novotel Lakeside Hotel Queenstown
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Novotel Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown Novotel
Novotel Gardens Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Hotel Queenstown
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Hotel Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside?

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside?

As of Apr 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside on May 10, 2026 start from $144, including 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 is there to do within easy reach of Novotel Queenstown Lakeside?

This hotel is situated in Queenstown City Centre, just steps from Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Gardens, and within a short walk of Queenstown Beach. You'll also find Queenstown Mall and Skycity Queenstown Casino less than a mile away.

Does Novotel Queenstown Lakeside have a casino at the property?

No, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Does Novotel Queenstown Lakeside feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Elements.

Does Novotel Queenstown Lakeside allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside.

Where is the closest airport to Novotel Queenstown Lakeside?

The closest major airport to Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN), which is 4.9 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Staff & service
Location 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Pritpal Singh, Kent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is 10/10 but hotel needs a facelift. Staff is not very accommodating so be prepared for No to everything even if it’s a standard among other hotels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Jane, Manukau City

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Fenton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to dinning, beach and park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Dundee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculate, lots of complimentary toiletries, lovely fluffy towels including huge bath sheets; both beds had 4 pillows and nice light duvet for time of year; good supply of multiple blends of tea and coffee; plenty wardrobe and drawer space; ate at restaurant last night, meal very nice and reasonably priced. Due to mobility issues, on booking l asked for a ground floor room with a walk in shower and this request was fulfilled. Thank you for a wonderful stay during our visit to Queenstown, New Zealand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Great location and excellent customer service. But facility is a bit old in the room we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok but could have been better. Good location, service was excellent, especially Jake from Concierge, who did an outstanding job by providing alternative option for us to visit Milford sound when no one was able to do it. Breakfast was excellent and the location was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above as well as a thoughtful anniversary dessert plate
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lora

Liked: Staff & service
Nice breakfast, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Spin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and super convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Novotel was a nice hotel. Friendly staff. It suited our needs. It was walking distance to the lake and shopping. We felt safe walking out at night. The room was clean and had a small walkout balcony. Would definiteky stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ankur

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and property generally needs upgrade.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sienna

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mi Jin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check-in was easy enough, even though I had checked in on-line but when I got to hotel, their system was facing issues so I ended up checking in in person. Also there were issues with the system because the keys didn’t work after the first time so I had to get them to fix it twice. The room was good, quiet, bed comfortable. Generally the hotel was good but looking a bit tired in parts. The location was perfect for walking to the lake and shops and restaurants. On-site parking was expensive so we had to find somewhere a bit further from the hotel. All in all it was a very good place to stay in lovely Queenstown.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

azna

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

cosimo

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Biljana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location - convenient and central. Friendly staff. Safe location. Recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was a bit tired but the staff throughout the hotel were great, helpful and always friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We had a room facing the street entrance. It was very noisy in the night with late night revelers and garbage trucks. If you stay here, ask to not have a room facing the street. Also, at checkout, they asked for more money, stating that they had not charged us enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super convenient location to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025