Queenstown Gateway Apartments

Hotels
7.4 (1130 reviews)
1066 Frankton Road , Queenstown , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Paid WiFi
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Polite staff
Nearby amenities
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Overpriced
Inadequate room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.23
Numerous complaints about dirty rooms and maintained issues detract from the overall sentiment.
Service
8.7
Inconsistent service with some management issues, but some guests noted polite staff.
Location
9.24
Convenient location with easy access to amenities.
Room Quality
6.69
Negative remarks regarding the quality and comfort of the rooms.
Amenities
7.22
Lack of sufficient kitchen amenities and other facilities mentioned.
Value for Money
6.18
Overall excessive pricing for the quality of accommodation provided.
Food and Beverage
8.23
No direct complaints about food; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.7
Mixed experiences with several negative points outweighing the positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:24

Property Description

Stunning Lakeside Accommodation
Gateway Apartments offers a picturesque lakeside retreat with self-contained units boasting private patios, just moments from Lake Wakatipu and a short drive from Queenstown Airport.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and a complimentary parking spot per apartment. Each unit features a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and a cozy lounge with a flat-screen TV and over 50 satellite channels.

Ideal Location
Situated within walking distance of popular attractions like the Events Centre and the Aquatic Centre, as well as local eateries and shops. The vibrant town centre of Queenstown is a mere 6 kilometers away.

Unwind at our lakeside haven and let our tour desk assist you in booking thrilling local activities, from jet boating to Milford Sound cruises. Plus, don't forget to request your complimentary New Zealand Visitor SIM card for staying connected on the go.

Book your lakeside escape at Gateway Apartments today!

Important information:

Guests 18 years or under can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

Please note that this hotel has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Any violation of this policy will result in eviction from the property and additional cleaning fees will be charged.

You must show a valid credit card upon check in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2.5% charge when you pay with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ZQN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 40 per person per night when using an available cot.
    People 2 years old and over stay for NZD 100 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1130 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.23
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 6.69
Amenities: 7.22
Value for Money: 6.18
Food and Beverage: 8.23
Overall Experience: 7.7
M
Martina extended_group au
7
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
R
Ron couple au
5
Ok, for a Budget Accommodation
Pros:

Close to the airport and shops!!

Cons:

Noisy at night up in the top bedrooms.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
T
Teresa extended_group nz
2
Not great
Pros:

Unfortunately there wasn't anything to like.

Cons:

The unit was extremely dirty to the point we had to go elsewhere to have a hot beverage as the jug was covered in grease. We also went and brought our own pillows from a local shop. The cupboards are falling apart, the shower has a leak in the hose where water was dripping out so the pressure was terrible. The smell of cooking was absolutely horrendous.
Lack of communication where no one answered the phones or replied to emails until we had left to ask for a review as we had left the unit tidy, that is because we couldn't use anything.
Would not recommend unfortunately.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
K
Kirsti extended_group nz
7
Fine
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The single bed nearest the window had springs poking up through making it uncomfortable to sleep.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Mark Abraham extended_group nz
4
For an overnight stay, it was ok but comparing it with the Vivrant in Frankton at the same rate, it is way below..
Pros:

Location, parking and clean

Cons:

Beds are old, mattress sagging and the wires coming out; beddings are thin as; smelly and pillows are not pillows; smell of old place… can’t use the TV as there’s no instructions for the remote controls; old tv set.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
S
Steven extended_group ie
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Overpriced for what you get.
Poor cleanliness
Rundown

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple au
9
Pros:

The apartment was really clean and spacious, with allocated parking. Good location. We really enjoyed our stay here.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
J
Jorge couple cl
1
Cons:

We had a very disappointing experience at Queenstown Gateway Apartments.

Upon arrival, the apartment was not properly cleaned. The kitchen area was in poor condition, with dirty cutlery and dishes stored as if they were clean, showing grease and food residue. Several items such as the kettle, toaster, shelves, and dish rack also had visible dirt and leftover food. The refrigerator exterior and kitchen cabinets had built-up grease, and overall it was clear that the cleaning had not been done to an acceptable standard.

We arrived late and tired, so we had no immediate option but to stay the first night. However, we had to clean parts of the apartment ourselves just to be able to use it.

What was most disappointing was the response from the property, which dismissed our concerns and suggested that we were exaggerating or trying to obtain a free stay. This felt very unprofessional and unfair.

Due to both the condition of the apartment and the way the situation was handled, we decided not to continue our stay and moved to another accommodation for the second night.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Anna_Lee solo_traveller nz
6
Pros:

Location and easy access to amenities. Overall comfortable beds and all kitchen utensils were good.

Cons:

Lack of basic maintenance, e.g. kitchen cupboards are askew, worn hinges, blown light bulbs. Main and kids bedrooms had broken blinds. Bathroom was rundown and staff forgot to change linen as instructed.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
L
Lorena extended_group co
10
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
P
Patel solo_traveller nz
8
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
D
Dion solo_traveller nz
6
Easy stay in convenient location.
Pros:

Easy to check in and out. Have everything I needed. Std stay

Cons:

Road noise and busy access, nothing anyone can control, but something to note.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple nz
8
Pros:

Location was good .nice and warm

Cons:

Needed some maintenance

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
R
Ruk family_with_children au
1
Dissappointing place to stay
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Apartment was not clean, furniture, beds, linen all full of dust and looked like not cleaned at all. Amenities provided all substandard and not working at all. Shower poor quality , old fashioned placed over bath tub and had torn shower curtain. Water draining in shower horrible, the whole bathroom became flooded after every shower.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
S
Steven solo_traveller nz
7
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
G
Grant couple nz
9
Great stay
Pros:

Location and the little garden terrace.

Cons:

Barn door on the bathroom.
It came off the rail easily.

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
9
Clean modern and comfortable
Pros:

Before I got here I was a bit concerned by some of the reviews .I needn't have worried the apartment was clean, modern and completely self contained . Queenstown was a short bus ride away , the airport walkable and supermarkets a short drive at the nearby shopping centre .The Sky package was a bonus .

Cons:

I could have done with a tea towel .

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
N
neville extended_group nz
8
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
M
MICHAEL extended_group au
7
Pleasant, comfortable and affordable
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
P
Philipp extended_group au
8
2026-03-28 via Nuitee