Lakefront Apartments

Hotels
VR Group
7.8 (113 reviews)
26 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300 , Queenstown , NZ

Children allowed

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Front entrance ramp
Parasailing nearby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Lovely views
Close to town
Cons:
Poor maintenance
Room quality issues
Dated amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.81
Room Quality appeared dated with maintenance issues; not a clean impression.
Service
8.78
Standard quality for this hotel tier, with helpful features like proximity to town.
Location
9.82
Great location, close to town and beautiful views.
Room Quality
5.77
Poorly maintained room with various issues affecting comfort.
Amenities
7.8
Basic amenities available, but many are outdated.
Value for Money
7.26
Expected a better quality for the price charged.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Standard quality for this hotel tier, no specific feedback on food.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall experience reflects a mix of good location but disappointing room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 15:16

Property Description

Experience the ultimate lakeside escape at Lakefront Apartments, perfectly situated in the vibrant heart of Queenstown.

Unmatched Location
Step outside to breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu, with popular attractions like SKYCITY Wharf Casino and the beautiful Queenstown Beach just a short walk away. Enjoy the thrill of nearby adventure activities or simply unwind by the waterfront.

Comfort & Convenience
Our apartments feature individually decorated spaces with fully-equipped kitchens, allowing you to cook and relax like you're at home. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet and cable programming for entertainment, ensuring you stay connected during your getaway.

Exceptional Amenities
From our lush terrace and picnic areas to helpful multilingual staff and convenient dry cleaning services, we cater to your every need. Plus, with our shuttle service and free self-parking, exploring Queenstown is a breeze.

Don’t miss out on the perfect stay – book your escape at Lakefront Apartments now!

Important information:

  • Alcohol is not served at this property.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    No pets

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Smoking

    No smoking

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 113 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.81
Service: 8.78
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 5.77
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.26
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Tim
4
Pros:

There were amazing views, close to town and the bed was comfy but that is where it ended. Door had a large gap in it and it was below zero and the heater didn’t work at all. The shower head fell off the wall and the soap dispenser had been thrown off the wall. The tiles at the door were loose. Everything had been fixed in a half hearted manner. The place was very dated and even the appliances and utensils were from the 1990’s. No way this was a 4 star … more like a 2 star

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Dan
2
Pros:

Building condition was poor, the main ranch door windows had 2-3cm gaps around the whole frame. Sliders doors to balcony could not open and it looked like previous renters had used the side window to access the balcony. and the window hinges were also broken. This resulting window not able to open that well. The appartment is very tired and in need of a refit. would not stay there in the future.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Scott family
10
Pros:

Beautiful outlook. Loved the separate areas from living to sleeping. Nicely presented. Very close to town. Easy walking distance.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Dante family
8
Pros:

Good area and nice view

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Gregor
10
Great location
Pros:

Great location overlooking the lake.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Moana friends
8
Pros:

We have stayed before and would definitely return close walk to town on the flat, no hills

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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David
8
Pros:

Great spot

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
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Sunil family
6
Pros:

This property was very dirty we had to ask for another clean, also in the booking telephone number mention doesn't exist.
Also took awhile to find reception as its next door, which should be mention in bold

2025-07-08 via Nuitee
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Maggie
6
Pros:

The location and the view were wonderful. The bathroom was great. Kitchen needs a bit of tlc. Our dishwasher didn’t work and the supplies of crockery and cultery were pretty minimal.
Fresh towels were delivered daily which seemed a little excessive, especially given the cleaning left a bit to be desired.

2025-06-27 via Nuitee
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Parvati
8
Pros:

Everything was good apart from the parking we had to do near the reception and walk to the house

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
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Sally family
2
Pros:

Payed for a premium room but didn’t receive this as apparently they were sold out. I booked 7 weeks prior and there was a room available when I booked. Didn’t get offered any compensation for this. Instead got a ground floor room. Bedroom window wouldn’t shut so my children were cold all night. Wifi terribly slow. Bathroom towel handle fell off in my hand. Was not even attached. Wooden stool had tried to be fixed using either a paper towel or toilet paper and hadn’t worked. Place was very clean though. Would never stay here again!

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
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Colin family
10
Pros:

We had a three bedroom apartment due to our family size. Apartment was of a good size and well equipped. Great view overlooking the lake and location was just a short 10 minute walk into the centre of Queenstown.

2025-05-13 via Nuitee
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Linda
4
Misleading pictures
Pros:

The apartment did not look like what I booked! It smelled like old kitty litter. It was old and dated. The shower curtain was falling off, the hot plate wasn’t working but they did fix it. The master bedroom had no windows and was like a tomb. It was uncomfortable. Hotels.com should know this. It was nasty. It did have a parking spot and you could see the lake sort of. I expected a nice kitchen as well. I would never return

2025-04-27 via Nuitee
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Kaori family
10
Pros:

The view from living room is awesome. Enjoy spend time in the model.

2025-04-04 via Nuitee
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Barry
6
Pros:

Very tired and some items unserviceable

2025-03-11 via Nuitee
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Robyn friends
4
Pros:

So many things not working. Very shabby. Poor points not working when overloaded. Generally very poor condition.

2025-03-09 via Nuitee
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Karen
4
Pros:

Property in excellent location. I stayed there around 20 years ago also was looking forward to being back. Was disappointed with this visit and would not stay again. Maintenance shocking(broken chairs, toilet not flushing, carpet stretched with waves creating trip hazards just to name a few).

2025-02-26 via Nuitee
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Perry
8
Pros:

Great position , walking distance to town.

2025-02-19 via Nuitee
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Beverly family
10
Pros:

We were very pleased with our accommodations. Right near the water, able to leave the car right in front of our room and walk everywhere. After reading some reviews say it was 80s style interior, I was not sure what to expect but found it very clean and comfortable. Well supplied with towels every day. Wifi was a bit spotty but not like we used it often. Would definitely stay here again. Enjoyable stay.

2025-02-14 via Nuitee
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Mark family
2
Pros:

A real shame. This property could be great if was looked after well. Great views and location but….. Absolutely stank to the point we had to leave the balcony doors open all night and day to bear being in there, cleaned poorly to the point of some things being really gross (the sheet were clean we will give them that) and very badly maintained. Hope that start looking after the properties but until they do avoid!

2025-01-17 via Nuitee