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Lakefront Apartments

3.5 star property

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Skyline Queenstown, near Lakefront Apartments in Queenstown City Centre, offers guests a garden, local meal delivery to rooms, and WiFi. Practical conveniences include free self-parking and secure bicycle storage, which previous visitors appreciate.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Room options

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Mountain view

2 Bedroom Suite

  • Partial lake view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview

  • Lake view
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Three Bedroom Executive Suite Lakeview | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Three Bedroom Executive Suite Lakeview

  • Lake view
  • 110 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Queenstown City Centre, a neighborhood in Queenstown, Lakefront Apartments is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Toi o Tahuna and Off The Wall Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Williams Cottage and St Josephs Parish. Underwater Observatory and Queenstown Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and snow tubing. Visit our Queenstown travel guide
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26 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • Steamer Wharf
    Steamer Wharf
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiwi Park
    Kiwi Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Landscape of Queenstown, New Zealand
    Queenstown Mall
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown
    Skyline Queenstown
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Patagonia Chocolates
    7 min walk
  • Finz
    5 min walk
  • Smiths Craft Beer House
    6 min walk
  • My Thai Lounge
    5 min walk
  • Saigon Kingdom
    4 min walk

About this property

Lakefront Apartments

This smoke-free aparthotel features dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a sitting area. Housekeeping is not available.
Lakefront Apartments offers 21 accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Queenstown aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 45 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Meal delivery service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 21 units
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Lakeside Motel 18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per day
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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per day
  • 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Lakefront Apartments Apartment Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments Apartment
Lakefront Apartments Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments
Lakefront Apartments Hotel Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments Aparthotel
Lakefront Apartments Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments Aparthotel Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Lakefront Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 25 per person applies.

Where is Lakefront Apartments located?

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lakefront Apartments Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 319 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location beautiful View...everything needed for a comfy stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location by the water and close to all the action in Queenstown
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
10 stars for the location and view. Close to town and right on the lake. The property was very comfortable and perfectly fine although a little run down. Overall a fantastic stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location for our very quick visit to Queenstown. Free parking and walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Nice view of lake, and nice but dated apartment. Not as nice as the pictures. The location is excellent. Management of property tried to put us in dirty and awful smelling property until we threatened to file a complaint.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great views and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with lovely view of the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, awesome view and full amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view from living room is awesome. Enjoy spend time in the model.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great views
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a three bedroom apartment due to our family size. Apartment was of a good size and well equipped. Great view overlooking the lake and location was just a short 10 minute walk into the centre of Queenstown.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very convenience location close to everything. breathtaking lake view from living room. easy parking. enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Giyora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location. The apartment was big, clean and with fantastic lake views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PI-CHIH

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Good location, good apartment
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, amazing view of the lake, only issue was the parking access but all good once we worked it out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Anazing view. Not too far to walk into town. Very generously sized apartments 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a beautiful property. and felt like luxury. Very quiet. Would recommend for anyone to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Comfortable beds Great amenities. Fully equipped Nicely decided Wasn’t expecting stairs - two levels but good separation between living sleeping some doors a bit sticky and needs a towel holder in upstairs toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were very pleased with our accommodations. Right near the water, able to leave the car right in front of our room and walk everywhere. After reading some reviews say it was 80s style interior, I was not sure what to expect but found it very clean and comfortable. Well supplied with towels every day. Wifi was a bit spotty but not like we used it often. Would definitely stay here again. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Awesome View

The view was amazing! Lots of room, very comfortable. The laundry in the room was a surprise bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Communication

Queenstown family stay.

Pleasant overall stay. Loud location next to a Main Street. Size was good. Amenities good. Could use a thorough clean and update (carpets, bathrooms).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location on the flat, no hills to climb and only a short stroll from town, no issues walking home late at night as a family or lone female. Good lake view and very spacious accommodation with all amenities. Drove past the other hotels and apartments we had initially considered and at $50-100 per night's difference in price, the extra spend was more than worth it, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Georgia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing location !! Very run down Not serviced while there but did bring clean towels when asked. Go into the motel next door to check in was abit confused when we first arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great value for money for a central apartment in Queenstown containing all of the facilities that you need including parking. The road noise is a little noisey but expected considering the location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the property in fact stayed there 2 years ago. Outlook over lake and mountains exquisite. Walking distance to town centre and free parking. Reception allowed us to park our car at reception after checkout, as our flights were later in the day. .The receptionists were very polite and cordial a credit to the establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024