The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Wakatipu in for 2026

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A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with fruit, and a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A cozy living room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains. There is a sofa, a chair, a small table with books, and a fireplace.

A spacious balcony with a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake. There are wicker chairs, a sofa, and a table with a bowl of fruit.

1. Rosewood Matakauri

2.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

"Wow! An amazing experience at a beautiful property, with outstanding service. We stayed for 2 nights at the end of our travels in NZ, and this was truly the highlight of our trip. The setting is stunning, the food is outstanding, and the room is beautiful. But the staff are what make the place really special. Over the years, we have stayed in excellent hotels around the world, and this one ranks among the best. Exclusive, exquisite, and refined. Highly recommended."

Tanja

₩1,392,133

₩1,600,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

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

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

2. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

15.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

Arby Batinga

₩160,699

₩184,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.

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

3. Kamana Lakehouse

6.9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Devyn

₩270,781

₩311,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

4. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

7.5 km from Lake Wakatipu

SungEun

₩208,457

₩239,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

5. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

11.2 km from Lake Wakatipu

Lillian

₩395,468

₩454,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

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.

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.

6. Quest Queenstown

15.7 km from Lake Wakatipu

Ranveer

₩147,957

₩170,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a wooden table, a bar area, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.

7. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

15.8 km from Lake Wakatipu

Gerhard

₩180,910

₩208,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A modern interior with large windows, comfortable seating, and a central light fixture.

8. voco Queenstown by IHG

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Wendell

₩249,517

₩286,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a TV, and a seating area.

A two-story building with a sign reading "33 Lormond Lodge".

A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and a lake. There is a table with chairs in front of the window.

A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by a wooden deck and potted plants.

9. Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments

8.9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Robyn

₩240,836

₩276,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a prominent staircase.

A balcony with a view of mountains and trees.

10. Garden Court Suites And Apartments

9.5 km from Lake Wakatipu

Andrew

₩191,749

₩220,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a lake and mountains.

A dining table with a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel with a large building, a parking lot, and a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

11. Mercure Queenstown Resort

7.2 km from Lake Wakatipu

Kelli

₩190,432

₩218,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a chair, and a view of mountains.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a kitchen area.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and a view of mountains.

A bedroom with a large window offering a mountain view.

12. Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview

8.9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Teresa

₩132,090

₩155,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

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 hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

13. Luxe Suites and Apartments

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Jayden

₩198,333

₩228,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.

A spacious balcony with a dining area, a sofa, and a grill, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A rustic lodge with a stone wall and a pond in front.

14. Millbrook Resort

24.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Layne

₩410,596

₩472,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a large sliding glass door leading to a patio.

A sunlit porch with a wooden chair and a table, surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden fence with white flowers and a sign with the letters "KY" in the background.

A spacious room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a television.

15. Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation

25.8 km from Lake Wakatipu

Natia

₩273,967

₩315,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a small table with chairs, a view of the outdoors through large windows, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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.

A building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a symmetrical facade with a central entrance and a series of windows.

16. Sherwood Queenstown

12.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

Ben

₩165,654

₩190,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lounge with seating, and a stone wall in the background.

A modern hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.

A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.

17. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

14.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

Emma

₩246,110

₩283,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A building with a sign reading "DAIRY THE PRIVATE LIVING HOTEL" with a mountainous backdrop.

A cozy living room with a floral wallpaper, a patterned sofa, and a table with a lamp.

A hot tub with a view of a town and mountains in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with shutters.

18. The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Zoe Olivia

₩355,025

₩408,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern multi-story residential building with balconies, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern kitchen with a black countertop, wooden cabinets, and a dishwasher. There is a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a bar area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of a balcony with greenery.

19. Scenic Suites Queenstown

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Rajneesh

₩200,185

₩230,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern kitchen with a large window, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

A hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a sign reading "Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel."

A balcony with a sofa and pillows, a bed with a headboard, and a view of a residential area with autumn foliage.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of a forest, a small table with chairs, and a bench by the window.

20. Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

9.2 km from Lake Wakatipu

Mark

₩353,325

₩406,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wakatipu

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rosewood Matakauri	9.8 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 734 reviews	View
Kamana Lakehouse	9.2 Wonderful 676 reviews	View
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown	8.8 Excellent 1,038 reviews	View
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Lake Wakatipu Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

8/10 Good

"We stayed here for a few nights before our wedding. A short walk into town from the hotel. Great pizza in the restaurant!"

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent

"Great location — only about a 10-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown, but far enough away to avoid the noise and crowds. We had beautiful views of the lake and mountains to wake up to each morning. There was plenty of room for a family, the beds were comfortable, and the heaters worked a treat to keep the apartment warm during winter. The fully equipped kitchen was also really handy. The staff were very friendly and helpful and were happy to assist with every request we had. Overall, a comfortable and convenient place to stay with amazing views, and we would happily stay here again."

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

8/10 Good

"Very clean, warm and quiet. Breakfast was great and location was good . Check in and check out procedures could be improved as this took a long time . Parking is charged at $15 per night which wasn’t mentioned in Expedia when booking hotel."

Pinewood Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay clean facilities perfect location"

Highview Apartments

8/10 Good

"Great apartment, lovely views, good position. Parking limited."

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

10/10 Excellent

"Perfectly located and if you have your own car easy to get out to the ski fields as not having to drive thru the central shopping area."

Blue Peaks Lodge

8/10 Good

"Well situated property to Queenstown. Recently updated, good amenities. Kitchenette was functional if needed. Cleaned half way through the stay."

Rosewood Matakauri

10/10 Excellent

"Best in town"

Hidden Lodge Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location , friendly staff, very clean comfortable rooms with wonderful views. Short drive to down town. Thank you!"

Other attractions near Lake Wakatipu

A lake surrounded by mountains, with people relaxing on the shore.

Moke Lake

9.0/10 (101 reviews)

This beautiful lake is often overlooked by visitors to the area, making it an oasis for those looking for a more serene experience.

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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 when you spend time 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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Ben Lomond

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ben Lomond during your travels in Ben Lomond.

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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 231 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lake Wakatipu?

Kamana Lakehouse is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Lake Wakatipu. Other good options within 5 miles include Rosewood Matakauri and Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Wakatipu?

Expedia has 231 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Lake Wakatipu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Wakatipu?

For additional details about updating your stay near Lake Wakatipu or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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 (8.6 km) from Lake Wakatipu, or Skyline Luge which is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) away.

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Our top choices for Lake Wakatipu hotels

1. Rosewood Matakauri

2. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

3. Kamana Lakehouse

4. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

5. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

6. Quest Queenstown

7. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

8. voco Queenstown by IHG

9. Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments

10. Garden Court Suites And Apartments

11. Mercure Queenstown Resort

12. Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview

13. Luxe Suites and Apartments

14. Millbrook Resort

15. Arrowtown House Boutique Accommodation

16. Sherwood Queenstown

17. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

18. The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

19. Scenic Suites Queenstown

20. Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

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Top Lake Wakatipu Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

Highview Apartments

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Blue Peaks Lodge

Rosewood Matakauri

Hidden Lodge Queenstown

Other attractions near Lake Wakatipu

Moke Lake

Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve

Glenorchy Wharf

Bob's Cove Track

Mt Crichton Loop Track

Dart River Adventures

Glenorchy Golf Club

Ben Lomond

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