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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a sofa, and a television on the wall.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, plush seating, and a blue accent wall.

1. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

15.8 km from Lake Wakatipu

Jeel

2.480.957 ₫

2.853.100 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a mountain and buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of mountains, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

2. Quest Queenstown

15.7 km from Lake Wakatipu

AGUSTIN

2.634.233 ₫

3.029.353 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.

A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.

A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.

3. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

15.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

Isaac

2.453.354 ₫

2.821.357 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A terrace with white bar stools and tables overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

A building with a sign reading "mi-pad" in front of a mountain range.

A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with dense forests and a few buildings.

A modern interior with wicker furniture, a round table, and a large TV screen on the wall.

4. Mi-pad Queenstown

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Yujia

3.002.728 ₫

3.541.717 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A balcony with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring white chairs and a table.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a kitchenette, and a view of the outdoors.

A row of modern cabins with large windows, wooden decks, and a mountainous backdrop.

5. Driftaway Queenstown

14.5 km from Lake Wakatipu

Jacobus

3.784.833 ₫

4.461.372 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.

A modern reception area with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a round mirror, and a plant arrangement.

A hotel with a garden sign, multiple windows, and a view of snow-covered mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains, a dining area, and a sliding door leading to another room.

6. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

15.7 km from Lake Wakatipu

Mark

2.571.201 ₫

2.956.881 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern building with a circular window and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains through large glass doors.

A dining area with tables set for four, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of a lake and mountains.

7. QT Queenstown

8.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Olivia

5.149.901 ₫

5.922.459 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern interior with a sofa, a staircase, and a wall-mounted shelf with plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of mountains through a large window.

8. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

16 km from Lake Wakatipu

Rachhdeep

2.604.979 ₫

2.995.733 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A mountainous landscape with a lake, a small settlement, and dense forest.

A building with a red roof, solar panels, and a stone wall.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and bar stools, hanging light bulbs, and potted plants.

A building with a garage door, a bicycle rack with multiple bicycles, and a stack of firewood.

9. Sherwood Queenstown

12.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

Ben

3.040.067 ₫

3.496.077 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains, and a cityscape.

A hotel reception with a dark entrance door and a sign above it.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with green curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

10. Luxe Suites and Apartments

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Jayden

2.784.080 ₫

3.201.692 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

11. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

7.5 km from Lake Wakatipu

Mark

3.711.377 ₫

4.268.084 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and tables, surrounded by modern buildings and a mountain in the background.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, stone steps, and a sign for the Holiday Inn Express.

A hotel room with a large window offering a mountain view, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

12. voco Queenstown by IHG

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Rupert

4.167.488 ₫

4.792.611 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A golf course with a lake and mountains in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains and a lake, a small bedside table with a phone, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a view of the outside, and a geometric ceiling design.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a standing lamp, and a reception desk.

13. Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Kenneth

3.924.862 ₫

4.513.591 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.

14. Kamana Lakehouse

6.9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Mingjun

5.758.607 ₫

6.622.398 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a wooden deck, and a kitchenette.

A stone fireplace with a mounted animal head, a modern fireplace, and a large landscape painting on the wall.

A restaurant interior with high tables, hanging wicker light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.

15. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

15.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

Jennifer

2.924.111 ₫

3.362.728 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A building with a staircase, a view of a lake, and a rainbow.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and large windows offering mountain views.

A motel entrance with a sign indicating vacancies, a mountain backdrop, and a well-lit reception area.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a view of mountains and greenery. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark wooden dresser with drawers, and a wicker chair.

16. Alexis Motels & Apartments

9.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

Felix

3.150.962 ₫

3.623.628 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with a view of mountains, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a sofa, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A modern building with a glass staircase, a concrete ground floor, and a lush green garden.

A room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa, a wooden chair, and a table.

17. Autoline Motel

9.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

Mike

2.382.142 ₫

2.739.463 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn with a palm tree.

A modern, well-lit room with a sofa bed, a small table, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.

A modern building with a stone facade, a central tree, and a mountain backdrop.

18. Queenstown Motel Apartments

9.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

Ekaterina

3.357.654 ₫

3.861.338 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A clear view of a lake with a rocky shoreline, surrounded by mountains and trees.

A wall with brochures and a sign that reads "VisitorPoint."

A balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

19. Garden Court Suites And Apartments

9.5 km from Lake Wakatipu

Tanu

3.227.242 ₫

3.711.328 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a large window, a wooden deck, a white bathtub, and a chair.

A person relaxing in a swimming pool with a tiled floor and potted plants in the background.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, modern furniture, and a view through large windows.

A restaurant with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a central island with logs.

20. Coronet Ridge Resort

14 km from Lake Wakatipu

Kimberley

8.972.974 ₫

10.318.935 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wakatipu

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile	9.4 Exceptional 887 reviews	View
Quest Queenstown	9.6 Exceptional 523 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 763 reviews	View
Mi-pad Queenstown	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Driftaway Queenstown	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View

Top Lake Wakatipu Hotel Reviews

Highview Apartments

8/10 Good

"Lovely friendly front desk. Short walk into town- downhill. Steeper walk back !! Place exactly as described. Nice lake view. Well equipped room and very spacious. Free car parking some under cover. We had a good stay."

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Kamana Lakehouse was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking views, beautiful atmosphere and exceptional hospitality. What truly made our stay special was the amazing staff. Every staff member we encountered was genuinely warm, welcoming and incredibly helpful. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and their kindness and attention to detail made us feel so well looked after. They really went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. The property itself is stunning, with spectacular mountain and lake views, beautiful rooms and such a peaceful, luxurious atmosphere. It was the perfect place to relax after exploring Queenstown. We absolutely loved every moment of our stay and genuinely didn’t want to leave! Kamana Lakehouse was a highlight of our New Zealand holiday, and we cannot thank the wonderful staff enough for making it so special. We would return in a heartbeat and couldn’t recommend it more highly! ❤️"

Mi-pad Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great stay. Being on a central location made the walk to the waterfront very accessible. Great amenities, a room full of board games, coffee machines and wonderful views from the deck!"

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are very helpful and the location is very convenient"

Pinewood Queenstown

8/10 Good

"We had a pleasant stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the Filipina staff member who assisted us was very kind, friendly, and helpful. The parking area was also well-organised and convenient. Overall, we had a good experience and would recommend this place to other travellers. Thank you for the great service!"

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and nice balcony with views. Room was spacious and linen was very good. Small refridgerator and kettle. Nice toiletries and very comfortable bed."

QT Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"El hotel está muy bien ubicado y tiene excelentes vistas al lago, todo el personal es muy amable, hay muchos argentinos y españoles en el staff y nos dieron un trato de lujo especialmente agustina, de lo que más me gustó del Hotel es el desayuno tienes de todo sumamente completo el café es buenísimo y la vista desde el restaurant es espectacular el Hotel ofrece todos los días, pan, galletas y tés sin costo en el lobby. Recomiendo ampliamente las habitaciones son limpias y bien ordenadas"

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, excellent food all around great place to stay."

Mercure Queenstown Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Hi we travelled from Uk for a holiday, In simple consolidate every thing was amazing. Start from food to end at staff. Kalisha the lady at the bfast longe was the centre of attraction, so caring n concerned for everyone. Would love to come same hotel again."

Other attractions near Lake Wakatipu

A red wooden building with a sign that reads "Glenorchy" in front of a lake with mountains in the background.

Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve, a lovely green space in Glenorchy. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's glaciers.

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A calm lake with a wooden pier leading to a mountain range.

Glenorchy Wharf

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Glenorchy with a stop at Glenorchy Wharf. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.

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Bob's Cove Track

You can take time to visit Bob's Cove Track during your travels to Mount Creighton. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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Mt Crichton Loop Track

You can take time to visit Mt Crichton Loop Track during your travels to Mount Creighton. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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Dart River Adventures

You can take time to visit Dart River Adventures during your travels to Glenorchy. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.

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Glenorchy Golf Club

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Glenorchy at Glenorchy Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's glaciers.

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Glenorchy Animal Experience

Enjoy an outing to Glenorchy Animal Experience during your stay in Glenorchy. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Wakatipu?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Wakatipu, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 234 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake Wakatipu?

Expedia has 234 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Wakatipu.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Wakatipu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Lake Wakatipu.

What can I see and do near Lake Wakatipu?

Explore nature at Moke Lake and Mt Crichton Loop Track. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Walter Peak High Country Farm, Mt Crichton Loop Track and Bob's Cove Track while you're in the area. You might also stop by Bob's Peak, located 5.4 mi from Lake Wakatipu, or Skyline Luge which is 5.4 mi away.

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Our top choices for Lake Wakatipu hotels

1. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

2. Quest Queenstown

3. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

4. Mi-pad Queenstown

5. Driftaway Queenstown

6. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

7. QT Queenstown

8. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

9. Sherwood Queenstown

10. Luxe Suites and Apartments

11. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

12. voco Queenstown by IHG

13. Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

14. Kamana Lakehouse

15. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

16. Alexis Motels & Apartments

17. Autoline Motel

18. Queenstown Motel Apartments

19. Garden Court Suites And Apartments

20. Coronet Ridge Resort

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Top Lake Wakatipu Hotel Reviews

Highview Apartments

Kamana Lakehouse

Mi-pad Queenstown

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Pinewood Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

QT Queenstown

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Mercure Queenstown Resort

Other attractions near Lake Wakatipu

Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve

Glenorchy Wharf

Bob's Cove Track

Mt Crichton Loop Track

Dart River Adventures

Glenorchy Golf Club

Glenorchy Animal Experience

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