Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4-star property
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown, 1800 796 370

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4.5 out of 5
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"I have stayed at the Novotel Queenstown on several occasions over many years and this time it was just as good as the first. Friendly staff, great foo ... " More

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Queenstown awaits you at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Gardens. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a spa tub.

All 273 rooms feature LCD TVs with satellite channels, and you can enjoy balconies or patios, WiFi and wired Internet. Minibars provide refreshments, and 24-hour room service is also available. Nice touches to enhance your stay include free toiletries and pillow menus. Additionally, in-room childcare, free newspapers and safes are available.

The restaurant, Elements, is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-star Queenstown hotel include Skyline Gondola and Shotover Jet.

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$189 per night

Room, Lakeside

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, View (Alpine View)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, View (Alpine View)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, Lakeside

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside ratings based on 792 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Everyone (324) Couples (302) Business (2) Family (163) Other (1)
4 out of 5
The location.Being Seniors it was good to be within easy walking distance of everything. .

Posted by on 23 May 2019

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5 out of 5
Perfect position for access to CBD, yet on the edge so quiet. In the other direction, perfect position for the park, walks and cafes.

Posted by on 7 May 2019

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3 out of 5
Rooms were very small but position of the hotel was brilliant

Posted by on 6 May 2019

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 28 Apr. 2019

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4 out of 5
Great location on the lakeside, nice rooms, warm and comfy

Posted by on 24 Apr. 2019

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 21 Jan. 2019

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5 out of 5
Brilliant location. Very friendly and helpful staff

Posted by on 30 Dec. 2018

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3 out of 5
Comfy beds, 5 mins drive to town, rooms outdated and not big enough for family of four. No space for belongings, no tables, hooks for towels etc.

Posted by on 22 Dec. 2018

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4 out of 5

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4 out of 5

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About the Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Location Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown, 9348

Property Features

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside offers its guests a spa tub and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes meeting rooms. Tour or ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and ski equipment storage are also featured at the family-friendly Novotel Queenstown Lakeside. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Queenstown hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 273 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1988
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • 1 conference room
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge) , Wired Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces) , Offsite parking discounted rates available

Transport

  • Airport: Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) (7.8 km / 4.8 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside offers 273 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. A pillow menu is available. 21-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. This Queenstown hotel provides wired and wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Pillow options
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.

Elements – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.

24-hour room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Special check-in instructions:

Group booking policy: This property allows bookings of up to a maximum of 4 rooms. Reservations exceeding this number will be cancelled without penalty within 24 hours of a confirmed booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Additional policies and fees may apply when booking more than 3 rooms. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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 are 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.

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: NZD 33.00 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children (approximately)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 10 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: NZD 10 per night (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 18 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • On-site credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • 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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Hotel property has been rated 4 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®