Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3427 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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Suzanne couple au
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
9
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Julie family_with_children au
6
Location saves this hotel
Pros:

Location is amazing and it was good value

Cons:

Staff appear to hate their jobs.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey Hopp couple au
5
Good location great staff .
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and great location .

Cons:

WE paid for an upgrade, but our friends' normal room was bigger had a better view and better bathroom WTF?? Also, the spa was out of order.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Grace couple au
5
Pros:

The bed was comfortable. The staff were exceptionally friendly. The location was central and handy to get to and from restaurants of an evening.

Cons:

The shower was not clean. The grout between the tiles had built up soap scum that was easily removed with a bit of friction and a cloth. The shower was small and uncomfortable to stand in (shower over bath). The added parking cost of $50 a day is expensive. The spa was out of order and this was not communicated to us at check in or prior. The spa was one of the main reasons I booked this particular hotel.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Charoenvach solo_traveller nz
7
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Mia couple au
7
Pros:

The location couldn’t have been better and the valet parking was great although comes at an additional cost.

Cons:

The room was quite old and run down and the fabric shower curtain was a bit gross and smelly. It’s was also a bit noisy, you could hear doors slamming and people from other rooms.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Sabrina family_with_children au
7
Cons:

the room was much smaller than i anticipated. photos online were deceiving.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Elena family_with_children au
8
Cons:

I would like bottled water provided in the room

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Stewart solo_traveller au
9
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple au
7
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Tim couple nz
4
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Lindel extended_group au
6
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Gilbert couple au
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
R
Ritaritz family_with_children au
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Hongguang Benjamin solo_traveller sg
9
I am pleased with the service and location of the property and would stay again whenever I’m back in Queenstown.
Pros:

The location is excellent. Close to the town centre with lots of food option around the property.

Cons:

There isn’t any power outlet next to the bed side so cannot put the phone charger next to the bed.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Patricia extended_group au
5
完全感受不到迎客的氣氛。不會再訂
Cons:

又舊又暗⋯⋯員工也是面無表情

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Samantha family_with_children au
9
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Rashed couple ae
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Mel solo_traveller nz
6
Poor value and tired, partly saved by the location.
Pros:

The only positives for me were the location, comfortable bed and well meaning staff. However…

Cons:

Tired ground floor room with dated electrics, a shower-over-bath shower curtain that kept sticking to me, a door to the room with the lock chain missing, plastic toilet seat….just not good enough for the price paid.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee