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The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

5.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with area shuttle service and a 24-hour fitness center

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Daily full breakfast (NZD 35 per person)
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments on Lake Wakatipu's shores is perfect for relaxation. Guests can browse the library, book a facial or manicure, or rent bikes to explore. Visitors love the helpful staff and cozy fireplaces with lake views.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service

Room options

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Hotel Room, Lake View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Hotel Room, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock, books, pay movies

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Superior Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 110 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Executive Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 140 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 110 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock, books, pay movies

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
  • 164 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock, books, pay movies

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, iPod dock, books, pay movies

The Rees Residence

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
  • 164 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds OR 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

View all photos for Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Lake View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Room, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
377 Frankton Road, Queenstown, 9300

What's nearby

  • Queenstown Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪“Life’s a Grind” Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cookie Time - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bathhouse Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Luxury eco-certified hotel by the lake
At The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a body wrap, or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant, True South Dining Room, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and bike rentals
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 152 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, childcare services, and cribs/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 km
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bordeau Lounge
  • True South Dining Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Private wine tours
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless 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
Late check-out fee: NZD 35
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

The listed credit card fee applies to American Express transactions. The transaction fee is 2.5% for other credit cards and international debit cards.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 35 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 35 (subject to availability).

Does The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments located?

This family-friendly Queenstown hotel is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Gardens, and Queenstown Ice Arena. Cookie Time and Underwater Observatory are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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