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Melbourne Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel in Queenstown with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Studio Apartment | Private kitchen
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes
Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Exterior
Melbourne Lodge combines comfort with convenience in Queenstown City Centre. Enjoy the garden and library for downtime, plus in-room WiFi, snow sports gear storage, and express check-in. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 15 of 15 rooms

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Studio Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Studio Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Basic Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Renovated in 2012
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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King Studio Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

King Studio Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Double Or Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

King or Twin Studio Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

King Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4

Comfort Double Or Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
35 Melbourne Street, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪“Life’s a Grind” Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Melbourne Lodge

Hotel located in Queenstown City Centre
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Melbourne Lodge. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Snow sports gear, barbecue grills, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Melbourne Lodge feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV with cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 30
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 15.0 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
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

Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Melbourne Lodge Bed & Breakfast Queenstown
Melbourne Queenstown
Melbourne Lodge Apartments & Boutique Bed & Breakfast Queenstown
Melbourne Lodge Apartments & Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Melbourne Boutique Queenstown
Melbourne Lodge Queenstown
Melbourne Lodge Bed Breakfast
Melbourne Lodge Apartments Boutique Bed Breakfast
Melbourne Lodge Hotel
Melbourne Lodge Queenstown
Melbourne Lodge Hotel Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

Is Melbourne Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Melbourne Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Melbourne Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Melbourne Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Melbourne Lodge located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St Josephs Parish and Queenstown Arts Centre. Queenstown Mall and Queenstown Gardens are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Melbourne Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 752 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 752 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 752 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 752 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 752 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean, looks newly renovated, quiet, close walk to town, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for an overnight stay and walkable to town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great and got a free upgrade to ensuite room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Internet was good. Close to town - EASY to get everywhere! Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean comfortable rooms.Place up a steep hill difficult to teach with any walking worries
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at Melbourne Lodge. Staff were very friendly and polite and the property was kept clean. Shared bathrooms maintained very well and kitchen was well equipped. Parking was available onsite and free, but was busy and not always easy to find a space (although this could be typical in Queenstown!) 5 mins walk into the main town which was great!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and room was spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is convenient and staff are great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, amazing and welcoming staff. Very clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

yvonne

Free parking just a 2 min walk away from town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed in clean and spacious room. Close to city centre if you can cope with walking big hills.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rae

Liked: Staff & service
Room wasn’t vacuumed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Melbourne Lodge has an amazing guest lounge with kitchen facilities like microwave, toaster oven, elec. frying pan, dishes, glasses, cutlery, pots, etc. It is a great place where you can prepare food and dining tables to eat at. We had a king size bed and a great room, nice bathroom & we loved it. We walked into the city near the wharf every day & organised activities from there. Also, it is very reasonably priced, the best we could find in Queenstown. Staff are very helpful & friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Apartment had great views. Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, very comfortable stay. Friendly and helpful staff, great view of the lake. Amenities available were exactly what you needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

anne

Liked: Staff & service
Good value and staff great. Rooms need a paint but for the money an ideal place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its pretty close to all the activities centre, booking offices and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accomodation, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Menghour

Disliked: Staff & service
Staff not really
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Minjeune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would come back, if I travel queenstown again . Good price and nice service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice laundry for guests. Lounge with t v, cooking facilities, lake view sun deck and vending machine for more comfort in addition to your own unit or apartment. Lovely roses in the garden. On bus line, walking a few blocks to center of town
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jui Khoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is near to the Queenstown city
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and terrific value for access to the fun things in town. I loved the bag storage option for those doing the multi day trampling tracks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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