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Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Queenstown with free parking

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Aerial view
View from room
32-inch TV with satellite channels
Balcony

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio Queen and Single Ground Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
  • Partial lake view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bedroom Lakeview Family Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Lakeview Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • Lake view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio Queen and Single Lakeview

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • Lake view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Dining

Studio lakeview

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Two Bedrooms Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9197
Location: 9.4/10 Exceptional
What guests liked about the location (33 reviews):
Convenient (18) Walkability (15)

What's nearby

  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Queenstown Gardens - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mrs. Ferg Beach Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Madam Woo - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

Motel located in Queenstown City Centre
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown provides amenities like a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), bicycle parking, and luggage storage
  • Bicycle tour information, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All guestrooms at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and mini fridges

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Portuguese

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  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Soundproof rooms
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 849 reviews
The price is $113
includes taxes & fees
$98 per night
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.15 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way), (from 7 to 16 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Motel - Queenstown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown on May 29, 2025 start from $74.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Lakeside Motel - Queenstown provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–6:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 25 per person applies.

Where is Lakeside Motel - Queenstown located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu, SKYCITY Wharf Casino, and Steamer Wharf. Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market and TSS Earnslaw Steamship are also within 10 minutes.

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 403 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for our short staybin Queenstown. Not a lot of parking on premises and street parking around fills up quickly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to town awesome views of lake whakatipu
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zafar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is older and facilities are a bit dated, but good-sized room (with a nice balcony overlooking the lake) and clean. Very pricy, but that should be expected for Queenstown during the Christmas season. Excellent location across the street from the lake and short walk to central Queenstown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Staff & service
Property needs a good clean and paint job. Ice box in fridge desperately needs defrosting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation looking over the lake. Easy walk into town for cafes, restaurants, and activities such as the gondola and boat cruises on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No frills motel accommodation. Excellent view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location….easy walk to town. However the property is old and badly needs updating. Only a key lock on door….no deadbolt….room was very noisy due to proximity to street. Lost power in the room the morning of our departure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, easy access to activities & shops
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Staff & service
The motel is a short walk from the centre of town and an even shorter walk from the lake. On the ground floor the view is blocked by a hedge so book an upper floor if you can. It is on a main road, an issue for a light sleeper like me but my husband was fine with it. All the other motels we used had a coffee press and we missed that

8/10 Good

Viktoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and perfect locstion on the lake with walking dostance to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mahealani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Older motel but great location! walking distance to town center and lots to see and places to eat. Great view of the lake, but not very private.. folks on sidewalk could see right into room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Amazing location, but ..........

The best part about this place is the location. Right on the lake, fab views, also decent price. But very, very noisy from the road. Room windows so badly insulated that even the sparrows chirping loud! Some simple maintenance would fix this.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tadiwanashe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit of an old motel but it was clean and staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Godfrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, Convenient location, jut 7 min walk to the city, Parking was great just outside the hotel. We cooked most of our meals here The overall hotel is a bit dated but it served our purpose cant complain. To the hotel management, please defrost the fridge, provide proper pots,pans and cutlery in your kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was convenient place for me to travel on for work. Quick check in an was welcomed with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Great to be beside the lake so close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older motel but it was warm and had a comfortable bed. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and view were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Great view from room, short walk to restaurants

Lovely view of the lake from our balcony, large room with kitchen plus good-sized bath area, friendly staff, very easy walk to center of downtown activity, good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town, has everything i needed, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Although the property is looking a bit tired, it was clean and suitable for us. Great view of the lake and an easy walk to shops and dining options. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024