Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, particularly with dirty corridors and old rooms.
Service
9.58
Consistently positive feedback on staff friendliness and service quality.
Location
9.62
Numerous mentions of excellent location regarding proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
7.57
Several reviews indicated that rooms are dated and not well-maintained.
Amenities
8.1
Amenities are lacking with additional charges for parking and breakfast issues.
Value for Money
8.06
Some guests felt the hotel overpriced for what is offered, particularly given the conditions.
Food and Beverage
7.61
Breakfast options were criticized for being unsatisfactory.
Overall Experience
8.58
General sentiment was mixed, with some positive aspects overshadowed by negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:46

Property Description

Spectacular Views
Experience breathtaking alpine, garden, and lake views from our contemporary rooms with private balconies.

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in ski storage, spa pool, valet parking, and 24-hour room service. Enjoy local cuisine at Elements Restaurant and savor our rooftop honey.

Convenient Location
Located just a minute away from shops, restaurants, and nightlife, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is the perfect hub for your Queenstown adventures.

Book now to experience the ultimate blend of luxury and convenience at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside!

Important information:

If you have selected our restricted rates and terms and conditions, with pre-payment required at the time of booking, please be advised the same credit card used for payment is required to be presented upon your arrival along with the cardholder’s ID. If you are unable to present the card at the hotel, please let us know prior to check in.

Failure to present the credit card used for pre-payment upon your arrival will mean the hotel reserves the right to refund the original card charged and request a new card for payment on arrival.

Please note, there is a 2% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZQN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for NZD 60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs NZD 50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3133 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 7.57
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 7.61
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Tamara couple nz
7
Amazing location, tired hotel
Pros:

The location is the best!! Thanks for the upgrade :)

Cons:

It’s a tired hotel. Staff weren’t particularly friendly. We were given late check out and then we had three different staff members knocking on the door not realising we’d been given late check out.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Ellie family_with_children au
9
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Sumit family_with_children us
10
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Angel solo_traveller au
3
Noisy and overpriced for poor quality
Pros:

Excellent central location by the lake and main cbd shops restaurants and bars
Pillows were very comfortable

Cons:

The hotel room was extremely noisy. The walls were so thin we could regularly hear other people’s conversations and morning alarms. We could even hear the plumbing and water noise when other people were taking a shower or using their sink. Every morning we were also woken by banging noises from housekeeping and noises from the breakfast area near us.
The room was not very clean. There were stains on the carpet and the balcony was not well kept.
There was no free onsite parking which was very inconvenient and the room lacked basic toiletries such as shower caps and vanity kits.
The shower was jn poor condition and sprayed up in different directions. Overall the bathroom was very small and needs renovation.
The hotel gym is a tiny room of 4 cardio machines only so this was not usable for us.
We could also hear the elevator ding from our room. basic toiletries like earbuds etc
The wifi connection was poor and the tv was not a smart tv like expected, it just had access to some apps but not the ones we were wanting.
The high price point for this property is not justified as the overall quality is extremely poor.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
E
Emily couple nz
8
good
Pros:

OK

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
R
Rakesh family_with_children ae
8
Excellent stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

All good

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Frances family_with_children au
5
Pros:

Breakfast was great, a little slow to replenish food

Cons:

Parking was a nightmare. No on site parking left & a lot of the close parking in the street was blocked off apparently for an event but nothing going on while we were there.
Rooms could do with an update.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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David couple ca
8
Good stay
Pros:

Awesome location, modern, great breakfast

Cons:

Hot tub was not Hot, and half of jets not working, however duty manager made it up to us with free breakfast. It’s not the problem, it’s how you rectify it that counts most!!!

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Abby couple au
9
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Martin family_with_children de
7
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Lesley solo_traveller au
8
Hotel in great location
Pros:

location - close to groovy part of town.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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SIH-JIE couple tw
9
Pros:

工作人員非常的親切, 服務100分

Cons:

飯店設施有點年代感

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Edward couple us
8
Good choice for a last couple of days in Queenstown.
Pros:

Great location, comfortable room, helpful staff.

Cons:

Kitchen good, but not outstanding. Breakfast continental buffet OK.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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thomas couple us
9
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Ryan solo_traveller gb
10
An excellent hotel
Pros:

A great location in Queenstown, which is very modern and clean.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Liam family_with_children nz
9
Pros:

Fabulous location, love the courtyard that faces towards the lake.

Cons:

Getting a bit dated

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Clayton couple au
8
A great place to stay to enjoy Queenstown
Pros:

It is in a great location which makes it easy to walk to the centre of Queenstown, the parks, lakefront and a myriad of activities.
Staff were lovely and room servicing very good.
Rooms were clean and spacious. Our bed was extremely comfortable.

Cons:

Bathroom facilities are not great. We don’t like showers in a bathtub. The shower head threw water everywhere making the bathroom a place to take extreme caution.
The cost of valet parking is steep but there is little other option. Par for the course in Queenstown, but a hefty hike in the cost of your stay.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Carole family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Analeigh couple au
6
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Gil couple il
9
מלון נוח ויפה במיקום מצוין
Pros:

מיקום מצוין. קרוב לטיילת ולמרכז העיר.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee