Lakefront Apartments,18 LAKE ESPLANADE ROAD

Hotels
VR Hotels and Resorts
7.5 (1735 reviews)
26 Lake Esplanade , Queenstown , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Beautiful views
Friendly staff
Spacious apartments
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent room quality
Limited amenities
Parking problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.46
Some reviews mentioned dirty cooking utensils and a bathroom with mould.
Service
8.43
Staff were friendly, supportive, and accommodating in requests.
Location
8.97
Fantastic location with great views and proximity to town.
Room Quality
6.92
Views were great, but some apartments had uncomfortable beds and outdated facilities.
Amenities
6.45
Issues with parking and lack of basic amenities like soap were noted.
Value for Money
7.91
Good value given the location and views, but some felt the condition was lacking.
Food and Beverage
7.46
No specific mention, but standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.43
Overall a positive experience, despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 16:20

Property Description

Stunning Lakefront Accommodation

Luxurious Duplex Apartments: Enjoy self-contained accommodation with breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu and the mountains. Each duplex apartment features a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and modern amenities for a comfortable stay.

Concierge Services for Adventure: Let our tour desk plan your Queenstown adventures from jet boating to wine tours. Explore the best local activities like bungee jumping, kayaking, and skiing with ease.

Prime Location: Located just minutes away from Queenstown's top attractions, our apartments offer convenience and luxury. Book now for an unforgettable stay at Lakefront Apartments, 18 LAKE ESPLANADE ROAD.

Important information:

Surcharges:

3.15% Surcharge -Applicable on all Payments Made through Visa card, Master card American Express, on all payments made through the tap Mode using debit cards also Surcharge but there is no Surcharge on Debit cards inserted or swiped at the POS machine guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. please note that car parking is limited and subject to availability.


3.15% surcharge - Applicable on all payments made through Credit cards & on all payments made through the Tap mode using Debit cards

Please note that this hotel has a strict 'No Party Policy'. If guests do not comply with these conditions, the booking will be canceled, and no refunds will be made.

Only registered guests are permitted in apartments after 22:00. Guests under the age of 18 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. 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."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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • 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 existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for NZD 45 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 16 years old stay for NZD 45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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

7.5
Based on 1735 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.46
Service: 8.43
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 6.92
Amenities: 6.45
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 7.46
Overall Experience: 7.43
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Murray extended_group au
9
Great spot for a family
Pros:

So close to town

Cons:

Tv had no reception. We watched metrics though

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Liz family_with_children nz
5
Great location, if some maintenance was done it would be great.
Pros:

View, location

Cons:

Run down facilaities. Kitchen bench needs redoing, light bulbs blown, holes in bathroom wall, power points not working. Just needed quite a bit of maintenance.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Meg extended_group nz
10
We would definitely stay again, whether in the access apartment or the others
Pros:

The disabled access apartment was great, and good parking out the front. Beautiful views. Was a little way away from the other apartments where the others we were travelling with

Cons:

We checked in at 3 but the apartment wasn't quite ready and had to wait 30 mins - is difficult when you have someone who requires wheelchair and disability bathroom services as we planned to be able to check in at 3. but it was no hassle! Oh and there was only 1 door key for each apartment, bit of a hassle as they're 2 bedrooms and therefore 2 couples who were going out seperatey.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Deborah extended_group nz
2
I would never stay there again.
Pros:

The location was great and it was a short walk into town. They provided clean towels daily and the sheets were clean.

Cons:

The apartment was smelly and dirty. The white shower curtains in the bathroom had pink mould on the the bottom 30cm or so. Half of one of the shower curtains had no hooks and was hanging down. The dish cloth stunk and went immediately in the rubbish. The dish brush was filthy and full of brown stuff. There were no dishwasher tablets. The back bedroom was windowless. The carpets were full of stains.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Sina solo_traveller nz
9
Pros:

- Location, close to town
- Friendly staff
- Flexibility with early check in and late check out
- Spacious
- Two toilets, huge bathroom
- washing machine to do your washing, with two powders included

Cons:

- Two bedrooms are downstairs, would be nice if it was one level
- the dryer option on the washing machine takes a while to actually dry. And unfortunately it didn't dry our clothes
- would be nice if there was a airfreshner in the place, as there's a strong smell there that was low key giving us a headache

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Pao Chin solo_traveller tw
8
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
G
George couple nz
5
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Roger extended_group nz
9
excellent
Pros:

easy access

Cons:

none

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Burton couple au
5
Not 4 star accommodation as advertised. Dissappointing.
Pros:

The location is excellent. Les then 5 minutes to restaurants and tourist attraction. Check in was easy. Heating was good. A full kitchen.

Cons:

The apartment needs work to make it acceptable as a four star accommodation. It's probably less than 3 star at the moment. It wasn't clean and there was a bad smell when we first entered. Broken knobs and holders. Wires sticking out of the wall. Old and tired furniture needs replacing. I wish I had read the other reviews before I booked.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Theme couple au
1
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Sue extended_group nz
4
Did not meet any standard expectations for the price. Whether a hotel/airbnb is cheap or not it should still be well
Pros:

The view from the property balcony was beautiful and it was about a 5-10min walk in to the main town area.

Cons:

The kitchen and bedrooms were clean enough. However the bathroom was filthy. There were cracks and large dents/holes in the walls and along the bottom of the floor through the whole house. The actual bath/shower was very dirty and grotty and old. There was dust all throughout all the floors of the house and in the cupboards and near the washing machine was a big empty area piled with dust and old furniture/tools for the house. The host at front desk was not very welcoming, too busy on his phone and not much decent customer service. Lastly, parking around the back is incredibly difficult especially for foreigners. It is a very steep and narrow driveway to get through.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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sampson solo_traveller nz
4
Great views but dirty apartment
Pros:

The view was incredible

Cons:

The apartment was quite run down with obvious maintenance issues e.g curtain hooks broken and sagging curtains. The apartment was also really dirty with mould in the shower, large stains on the carpet and walls, fingerprints and smears on the dining table and coffee table tops and coffee drips on the kitchen floor. In the single room the heater didn't work and there was no electric blanket on the queen bed. The oven tray provided was too big to fit in the oven and was dirty. The booking.com site references daily servicing but they just dropped off a pile of towels and didn't do anything else.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Cassandra couple nz
8
Nice location and view but could do with a little spruce up
Pros:

So nice to have a view and 5 minute walk to the town was great

Cons:

Needs a little love, bit of paint maybe even a nice comfy couch or upgrade the decor bedding and things just to keep up with the price, it’s not the cheapest but ok

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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TORBJÖRN extended_group se
9
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Poonam solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Deepu extended_group nz
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children nz
8
Pros:

Everything was good.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children nz
8
Spacious and wonderful for a family group outstanding location
Pros:

Location was stunning with awesome views of the lake

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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paul solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Graeme family_with_children nz
10
We stayed there as two families with young kids and it was very pleasant experience. I was the hero for having found thi
Pros:

We rented a three bedroom apartment. It was very spacious, clean, tidy, with stunning views of the lake and the mountains. It’s probably the best views I’ve had in holiday accommodation. The apartment was very well equipped with everything we needed to stay, including dishwasher, washing machine and dryer along with soaps as required. Coffee and tea were topped up every day and towels were replaced. We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful and we received excellent responses to our questions before we arrived.

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee