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The Waterfront

3.5 star property
Lakefront aparthotel units with balconies and fireplaces

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Penthouse 2 bedroom, Lake view | Living area
Lake
2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment, Lake view | Living area
2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment, Lake view | Private kitchen
Penthouse 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | Lake view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$387
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept

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109 Beach Street, Queenstown, 9300
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Skyline Queenstown
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Queenstown Gardens
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Executive Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom apartment, Lake view

1 bedroom apartment, Lake view

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Portable fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Penthouse 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment

Penthouse 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Penthouse Studio, Lake view

Penthouse Studio, Lake view

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment, Lake view

2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment, Lake view

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Portable fan
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Penthouse 2 bedroom, Lake view

Penthouse 2 bedroom, Lake view

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Penthouse King & Twin

  • Sleeps 4

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Executive Penthouse

  • Sleeps 4

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Penthouse Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Penthouse King & Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Queenstown

At The Waterfront you'll be within steps of Lake Wakatipu and SKYCITY Wharf Casino. Highlights at this aparthotel include in-room free WiFi, fireplaces and balconies. .You can enjoy a TV with satellite channels, and each apartment features a coffee/tea maker, a portable fan and a hairdryer. A microwave, an iron/ironing board and free toiletries are also available. .This smoke-free aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, babysitting services and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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 aparthotel you'll find The Remarkables Ski Area.
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What's nearby

  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pog Mahones - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pub On Wharf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Kingdom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Atlas Beer Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront

Lakefront aparthotel units with balconies and fireplaces
The Waterfront offers its guests ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Waterfront also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a lift. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Queenstown aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1996
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Waterfront offers 20 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Queenstown aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski storage
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 50 per day

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Ski storage
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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

  • 1 building
  • 20 units
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1996

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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 and cash
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is professionally cleaned
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, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Breakfree Waterfront
Breakfree Waterfront Hotel
Breakfree Waterfront Hotel Queenstown
Breakfree Waterfront Queenstown
Breakfree The Waterfront Hotel Queenstown
Waterfront Hotel Queenstown
Waterfront Queenstown
The Waterfront Aparthotel
The Waterfront Queenstown
The Waterfront Aparthotel Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Waterfront?

The Waterfront offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterfront?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront on 8 Sept 2025 start from AU$387.37, 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 The Waterfront?

Yep, The Waterfront has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Waterfront?

Yep, The Waterfront is a short 5-minute walk from Queenstown Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterfront?

No, The Waterfront does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Waterfront?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 349 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the lovely base for our family to explore Queenstown for the final leg of our NZ holiday. Everything was very comfortable and the location is incredible! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Customer Service

Great location. Appreciated the early check in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing stay

Amazing location and very nice property, in the heart of the city within walking distance of the shopping area and pretty much all other attractions in Queenstown, room was spotless and beds were super comfy, great stay overall, will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mayank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The property is beautifully located. However, the staff is non responsive. Despite my daily requests to add shampoo (my only request during the stay), it was not provided. The shampoo bottles stayed empty until the end.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The waterfront apartments were great. Walking distance to everything,
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms with full kitchen. Beautiful lake view. In city center really close to wharf for dining and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property to start our NZ journey! Very close to everything as well. We basically parked and then walked everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in town on water. Nice staff was accommodating with early check in. Loved view from 4th floor apartment. Spacious, clean and well equipped. Staff was helpful with transport instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna G

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing views

We had room #3A which was the top floor with a large balcony, incredible views of the lake and The Remarkable’s mountain range. We loved Queenstown, great town with lots to do and see. The hotel was super convenient and nicely stocked with everything you need. We had great happy hours on the patio:deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So perfect for getting into town for dinner, shopping etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alyson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very convenient to walk to town centre. It would be nice if there are additional basic items such as salad bowl, non-stick pan and a bottle of diswashing liquid. Otherwise, it is a very nice apartment with good laundry facility.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the waterfront. We were warned about ongoing renovation work on the exterior of the building, but it didn't affect our stay at all. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. Two bathrooms came in handy. There was a convenience store close by, so we were able to grab the essentials when we arrived. There is free parking, but it's rather tight for SUVs. The staff were all welcoming. The view from the third floor was very nice (2 bedroom apartment). We will stay there again if we return to Queenstown.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views. Location to shops and restaurants. Clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Highly recommend

Great location and tidy comfortable units
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location but apartment was dated. Though it appears they are doing upgrades. The apartment we stayed in was tired and worn though clean. Also know the second floor apartments are basically just a bit higher than a car roof and there is a parking directly in front of your window, so you have cars before any view. If you like privacy you won’t get it here when blinds open. Still I enjoyed our stay and didn’t regret booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Great location, very comfortable, helpful staff and very clean. An ideal place to stay in Queenstown.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, views & size of the property were impeccably convenient. Will recommend this to all in my circle for hands down convenience & ease.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. This is our second stay at The Waterfront, Queenstown and it definitely won’t be our last. Great accommodation, great location and an AMAZING view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, reasonable value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing views; great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and gorgeous view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is probably the best. Steps away to town area where everything is. Street noise is expected, but bearable. Love that there are laundry racks that we could put out in our living area to dry our laundry. Bedrooms are fairly small but living area is big. Toilets seem recently refurbished. Nice and clean! Overall a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023