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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4.0 star property
Relax by taking a dip into relaxation with our soothing spa tub and delicious breakfast options.

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds - Novotel Queenstown Lakeside (Queenstown)
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In the heart of Queenstown City Centre, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside offers an upscale eco-certified haven. Enjoy a rejuvenating soak in the spa tub, then savor breakfast at Elements or grab a drink at the bar. Cycling enthusiasts will love exploring nearby trails while others can unwind in the garden or stay active with gym access and bike rentals.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lakeside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lakeside | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lakeside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is in Queenstown City Centre, a walkable area in Queenstown with good shopping. Toi o Tahuna and Off The Wall Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fear Factory Queenstown and TSS Earnslaw Steamship. Traveling with kids? Consider Underwater Observatory and Queenstown Mini Golf. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Visit our Queenstown travel guide
Map
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown, 9348

What's nearby

  • Landscape of Queenstown, New Zealand
    Queenstown Mall
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queenstown Beach
    Queenstown Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queenstown Gardens
    Queenstown Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kiwi Park
    Kiwi Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown
    Skyline Queenstown
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
    2 min walk
  • Odd Saint
    2 min walk
  • Cookie Time
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Botswana Butchery
    2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Queenstown City Centre
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Elements, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 273 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 21-inch LCD TVs with streaming services and satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 37 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Elements

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1987
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 15 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 37 for adults and NZD 19.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Lakeside Novotel
Lakeside Novotel Queenstown
Novotel Lakeside
Novotel Lakeside Hotel
Novotel Lakeside Hotel Queenstown
Novotel Lakeside Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown Novotel
Novotel Gardens Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Hotel Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Hotel
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Hotel
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Hotel Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Queenstown Lakeside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for NZD 50 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Novotel Queenstown Lakeside located?

This family-friendly Queenstown hotel is located on a lake, steps from Williams Cottage, Queenstown Gardens, and Queenstown Beach. Lake Wakatipu and Church of St Peters are just steps away.

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

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, wonderful breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location and clean hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to the lake, restaurants and cafes. Friendly and approachable staff, clean rooms.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent Staff very friendly and helpful Hotel very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, inside and out. Great location right next to the Queenstown beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, good size rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff, very close to cafes, restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful and close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NITEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No 1 staff , very help full anytime ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lora

Liked: Staff & service
Nice breakfast, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robyn Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Very old and dated hotel in need of a revamp. Beds were lovely and ideal location. Just needs a renovation. Bathrooms and carpets pretty ordinary
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Clean comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, quality linnen and towels, great service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to dinning, beach and park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location next to the waterfront and shops, restaurants and bars. Breakfast buffet is with it for value. Check in a bit slow, rooms tidy and services daily. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and super convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It needs an update, especiallythe bathroom. The staff were really nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Great location and excellent customer service. But facility is a bit old in the room we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super convenient location to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Biljana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location - convenient and central. Friendly staff. Safe location. Recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with our room for a three night stay. Close to everything in town. If self driving, be prepared for street parking 500m away up a steep incline.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was a bit tired but the staff throughout the hotel were great, helpful and always friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Novotel had a nice charm to it. The location was perfect and all the staff we came across were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025