Melbourne Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel in Queenstown with free parking

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King Studio Apartment | Lake view
King Studio Apartment
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Free self-parking

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$297
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan

Explore the area

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35 Melbourne Street, Queenstown, 9300
  • Place, Queenstown Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Studio Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Basic Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Renovated in 2012
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Lake view

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

King Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Double Or Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

King or Twin Studio Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

King Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4

Comfort Double Or Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Queenstown

Melbourne Lodge places you in the centre of Queenstown, steps from St Josephs Parish and within a short 5-minute stroll of Queenstown Arts Centre. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and ski storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Queenstown City Centre hotel you'll find Coronet Peak Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Speight's Ale House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪“Life’s a Grind” Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Odd Saint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Melbourne Lodge

Hotel in Queenstown with free parking
As a guest of Melbourne Lodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Melbourne Lodge also features ski storage, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Queenstown hotel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Melbourne Lodge offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Queenstown hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV with cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 30
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Melbourne Lodge.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Melbourne Lodge?

Melbourne Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Melbourne Lodge?

As of 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melbourne Lodge on 30 Jan 2026 start from AU$296.98, 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.

Is parking available at Melbourne Lodge?

Yep, Melbourne Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Melbourne Lodge?

Yep, Melbourne Lodge is a short 6-minute walk from Queenstown Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Melbourne Lodge?

No, Melbourne Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Melbourne Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Melbourne Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Melbourne Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 789 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the room itself looked nice, overall the experience was poor. There is very little soundproofing throughout the property, so a door closing sounded like it was slamming next to your bed. I doubt this was the intent of other guests! It was loud until about 1am, which was not ideal, and at one point an alarm started going off, which the property manager didn't realise. It was unclesr what the alarm was, so some guests evacuated in the rain thinking it was a fire alarm, and I had to call the duty manager to alert him to the alarm and request some help. The bed was uncomfortable, though it was clean and well presented. Ultimately, this is the experience and service I would have expected at a second rate hostel, so would not have minded had the cost reflected that, but at $300 for the night I think I was probably paying about $250 too much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony view was scenic and the staff were very welcoming g polite and helpful Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so impressed and surprised being budget accommodation.very clean and tidy with well stocked amenities and the view from the main function room was spectacular
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was only at the lodge for a night but it was a nice stay. The common area had great amenities and a beautiful view. Would stay here again when I'm next in Queenstown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
This hotel was fine for a few nights. Good location, very walkable to town and our room had a nice view of the mountains. Only negative was a wet spot in front of the refrigerator, which was very smelly whenever we came back to our room after being gone. It was OK after we aired it out a while. Wish that there would’ve been someone at the desk more hours to answer some questions we had and to report the wet spot. Didn’t seem to be anyone there when we needed them. Had a rowdy group across the hall one night and it would’ve been nice to have the management quiet them down, but there was no one at the desk. However they were very good and helpful when they were there, and we appreciated them helping us with our bags since there were several flights of steps we had to go up, and our bags were extremely heavy! The room was well equipped with kitchen items and provided coffee , tea, and milk, which was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean, looks newly renovated, quiet, close walk to town, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sei

Great customer service !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amee

Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a budget stay and nothing more. It’s walkable to the town centre but an uphill walk back. It’s also not the cleanest. Found cobwebs in the corners and carpet not thoroughly vacuumed. Reception desk is also closed at night. Overall, it’s an ok stay if you want to stay close to the town and only want a bed to sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy to town. Clean. Helpful staff. Allowing us to store bikes in ski dry room and keep car parked until 1pm on checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rae

Liked: Staff & service
Room wasn’t vacuumed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff are lovely, very helpful and friendly. I dont think there are any official housekeeping staff only the owners are cleaning. The rooms are dated and showing their age. There is no crockery or cutlery but you can use find some in the common room. Old noisey fridge. Worn furniture and carpet fraying. Location is driving the price but should not be more than $200 per night at current standards. Great that parking was included. I think with more modern hotels that are cheaper, we wont stay here again. Huge hill to walk up/down to get to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great and got a free upgrade to ensuite room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, san jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable and very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Internet was good. Close to town - EASY to get everywhere! Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A++
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean comfortable rooms.Place up a steep hill difficult to teach with any walking worries
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Poonam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hildi, san jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to every thing you need, good for young single , like me , who don’t need much, just the basic, ok to share bathroom
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

krystle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff we need incredibly friendly. They upgraded our room which made it feel very special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose ML for the area and that was almost the only positive. Website listed free parking however there were only 10 spots, considering cost of QT parking, this is very misleading. We paid for a queen bed and received two single beds under one queen bedsheet that kept separating and was very uncomfortable. Our toilet clogged on the first day and it took staff two whole days to even attempt to fix it. We found long black hairs in our bed and bathroom. The aircon/heater rarely worked and we had issues with hot water in the shower. When requesting room cleaning, nothing was changed except for our towels and they chucked our pillows on the floor? The walls were very thin and could hear people arguing into the night and early morning. I understand this is cheap / budget type accommodation but that does not mean ML can present false information and unhygienic rooms. Would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My son and I actually stayed here twice. We stayed 2 nights when we flew into Queenstown and then took a road trip for a week and stayed one more night before we left. The first stay was pretty good. The room is quite small. It felt awkward sharing the shower with everyone there when it looked like a small closet right in the hallway. They also don't heat the hallways so besides our room it was freezing in there. When we came back at the end of the trip the front desk attendant gave us a free upgrade. That was super nice of him and the room was way better than the first one we booked. It had two beds and its own bathroom and patio deck. Overall this placed worked for us. It was close to all the shops but has limited parking. I would stay there again if we went back to New Zealand.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025