QT Queenstown

Hotels
QT
9.2 (1419 reviews)
38-54 Lake Esplanade , Queenstown , nz

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Stunning views
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Housekeeping issues
Pool closed
Construction disruptions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
Some guests reported issues with housekeeping, indicating room wasn't made during stay.
Service
10
Staff went above and beyond to provide a special experience for guests.
Location
9.5
Great location, easily accessible to the city center.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms are comfortable with some issues cited regarding soundproofing and view.
Amenities
8.49
Pool was closed and some other amenities were lacking as reported by guests.
Value for Money
9.52
Generally considered high for the overall experience provided, despite some grievances.
Food and Beverage
9.48
Room service was highlighted as excellent by multiple guests.
Overall Experience
9.53
Most guests expressed satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:38

Property Description

Luxurious Lakeside Resort
The stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps create a picturesque backdrop for your stay at QT Queenstown. Enjoy luxury accommodation with a touch of QT's unique charm.

Bazaar Marketplace Dining Experience
Indulge your adventurous palate at our bustling Bazaar Marketplace, where talented chefs whip up dishes using fresh local produce right before your eyes. Immerse yourself in a sensory culinary journey like no other.

Reds Bar for Socializing
Unwind at Reds Bar, a vibrant hub where locals and guests mingle, sharing tales of the day over expertly crafted cocktails and boutique beers. Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and camaraderie.

To experience the perfect blend of luxury, culinary delights, and social connections, book your stay at QT Queenstown now.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card. Please note that for guests booking 3 or more rooms, guests will need to sign the properties Terms of Stay. The property will be in touch after booking.

If you need to put your travel plans on hold, you can relax knowing you're covered with fully flexible cancelation. For more information about flexible COVID cancelation and health & safety, please contact the Hotel directly to discuss or read our Terms of Use.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
Airport code: ZQN

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1419 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.49
Value for Money: 9.52
Food and Beverage: 9.48
Overall Experience: 9.53
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Guillaume extended_group fr
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2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Kim couple nz
10
A Stay You Won’t Regret
Pros:

Everything here is SO AMAZING. Great location, great views from some of the rooms plus bar & restaurant, staff were incredible and were definitely one of the highlights. I know this may not be the cheapest option in Queenstown but it is definitely worth it. Some QT’s in different countries and cities unfortunately do not reach this level, so it’s safe to say this place is what QT’s everywhere SHOULD be like.

Cons:

Leaving is always difficult!

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Ant1357 solo_traveller gr
10
Pros:

Εξαιρετικό! Το προσωπικό άψογο, οι παροχές και το ξενοδοχείο άριστα!

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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emma family_with_children au
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Elise couple au
8
Cons:

Expensive mini bar items- water was $9 a bottle and that was the only available water.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Lily couple au
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Perry couple nz
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Reese couple au
10
Amazing location and lovely staff!
Pros:

We loved our king suite with mountain and lake views. The housekeeping each day was a lovely touch.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Helen family_with_children au
10
Pros:

Room had an amazing view of the lake and mountains, just beautiful to wake up and see that. Room was spacious and had everything you would need. Bed was so comfy, and loved the bath in the big bathroom.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Ella family_with_children au
9
Excellent stay, wonderful for families
Pros:

Newly renovated room was lovely with extra daily inclusions which our kids loved (rocks, lolly jars, hot chocolate) and made the stay more special for us, breakfast is wonderful and very friendly chef.

Cons:

Access to town with kids in very cold conditions wasn't always easy as we often had to rely on walking; more frequent shuttle times from the hotel would help so much.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Sam couple au
10
Gorgeous property.
Pros:

Fit out, decor, food, staff, all of the above...

Cons:

Renovations however that cannot be avoided. A gym would also be good.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Jenny extended_group nz
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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ATALIE solo_traveller au
9
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Clark couple nz
10
Pros:

Clean, tidy, professionally fancy

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller au
6
Not great
Pros:

The breakfast was incredible as were the nightly wine/cheese and whiskey and chocolate tasting. Staff were friendly, but didn't seem empowered to help or escalate issues. Bed was amazing as usual with QT.

Cons:

I.don't think I've ever written a bad review, and this is months after our amazing trip, so let's see:

This was our first 3 nights, and more than we're usually comfortable spending, however we splurged because it was our anniversary and a real bucket list trip. The room provided wasn't the one listed on Booking.com... the view was on a lower level and obscured by a large wall and a courtyard that wasn't accessible. It was also right next to a large building site and scaffolding where the hotel was renovating. I brought this up to staff the night we checked in, and were told that was the room and they had nothing else.

We went to sleep that night and were woken up by noise and vibration at 8am. I went down to reception and they apologised, but couldn't do anything. I walked into town to buy earplugs so we could have a sleep in, but it was so loud and unreasonably resonant that I couldn't help but think it was a joke. When we were about to leave for the day I checked with reception again, and they said to come back as there might be one other option.

Later they showed me the new room (they said they had others but weren't authorised to upgrade based on the room rate we had paid), but again the view was obscured, and the hallways leading to what I later found out was the original QT weren't finished ... skirting boards missing, patched walls,, areas closed off, signs explaining that there were major works underway. There was a big group staying and limited rooms due to the works.

We decided not to change rooms, and we had early mornings for the rest of the time, so the noise didn't impact us. The staff left an apology note and a bottle of wine, which was nice. In the light of day we found that the outdoor furniture had its sales tags still on, and there was dried sauce smeared across the peephole of the door (I let someone know, they cleaned it while we were out).

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Josephine couple au
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller au
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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sinead couple au
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple nz
9
Pros:

The little surprise and delight moments like wine tastings in the lobby and treats delivered to our hotel room were what made this truly an exceptional experience, the bed was a dream and the location was also great

Cons:

My check in was delayed by an hour

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Laura couple au
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee