Beachfront hotels in Queenstown

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Queenstown. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Driftaway Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand

  

  Resort. Situated in Queenstown, 1.3 km from Queenstown Event Centre, Driftaway Queenstown features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At the resort, the rooms include a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. Each room comes with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a stovetop. All rooms at Driftaway Queenstown are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The accommodation offers a barbecue. Guests at Driftaway Queenstown will be able to enjoy activities in and around Queenstown, like skiing. Skyline Gondola and Luge is 7 km from the resort, while The Remarkables is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 1 km from Driftaway Queenstown. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 181 NZD.

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• 2 Villa Del Lago Queenstown, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Villa del Lago offers quality self-catering apartments on Lake Wakatipu, just 2 minutes' drive from Queenstown. The property has its own pebbled beach with water taxi and features stunning views over the lake and mountains. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available. The property offers a range of fully furnished 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, with either balconies or terraces overlooking the lake. Each apartment has a spacious living and dining area plus a fully equipped kitchen and laundry. All 1-bedroom apartments have stair access while 2 and 3-bedroom apartments have flat access but have stairs inside. The property features ski, bicycle and sports storage, as well as a drying room. Due to chronic staffing shortages, we are no longer able to offer daily servicing of the apartment. If you would like daily servicing or mid-stay cleans, this can be arranged but will be charged as an extra fee. Villa del Lago Apartments are located in a quiet area bordering the lakeside Frankton walkway and cycle path, a 20-minute walk from the Queenstown centre. Coronet Peak is a 25-minute drive away and The Remarkables ski area is a 35-minute drive. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 306 NZD.

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• 3 Trelawn Place Queenstown, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. With large, spacious accommodation overlooking the scenic Shotover River, Trelawn Place offers an English country feel and friendly services in tranquil surroundings. Free WiFi is provided in all rooms. Just 5 minutes’ drive from Queenstown, Trelawn Place is in a unique riverside location, with magnificent mountain views. The manicured gardens provide many quiet corners for relaxing. The stone house and private, self-contained cottages are decorated with English style antiques and furnishings. Guests can enjoy a barbecue or sit around the fireplace in the common areas. Trelawn Place is situated in Arthurs Point, an area hosting the Shotover Jet, which is one of Queenstown’s major attractions. It is 4 km from central Queenstown and 16 km from the historic town of Arrowtown. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 4 The Waterfront Queenstown, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. The Waterfront is just a 3-minute walk from Central Queenstown. It has views of Lake Wakatipu and Remarkables Mountains. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a satellite TV. The Waterfront offers rooms with gorgeous lake and mountain views, en suite bathrooms. Each room is equipped with a microwave and refrigerator, and most rooms also have laundry facilities. The property offers a guest laundry and ski storage facilities. The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and help guests with travel arrangements. The Waterfront is located only 5 minutes’ walk from Skycity Casino. Queenstown Airport is a 15-minute drive away. For snow lovers, Coronet Peak is a 25-minute drive away and The Remarkables ski area is a 40-minute drive away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 5 Amity Serviced Apartments Queenstown, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Offering free unlimited Wi-Fi and free on-site parking, Amity Serviced Apartments offers spacious, self-contained 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, just 5 minutes’ walk from Queenstown’s centre. All apartments have large flat-screen TV's with satellite channels in the lounge and master bedroom. Each has either a balcony or patio for outdoor relaxation. The apartments at Amity Serviced Apartments are serviced daily and feature kitchenette facilities. Guests are provided with free tea, coffee and milk upon arrival. Self-service laundry facilities are also provided on-site. Amity Serviced Apartments provides a complimentary booking service for all tourist attractions in the area, such as bungee jumping, skydiving and cruises. Coronet Peak is a 20-minute drive away and The Remarkables ski area is a 35-minute drive. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 310 NZD.

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• 6 Lakefront Apartments Queenstown, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. A 3-minute walk from central Queenstown, right across the road from the shores of lake wakatipu, Lakefront Apartments feature self-contained accommodation with stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountains. Limited and non guaranteed free on-site parking is provided. All apartments are duplex style split level and have a full kitchen with a dishwasher, a stove, kitchenware and an oven. Amenities include laundry facilities, a DVD player and satellite TV. The en suite bathroom offers free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bathtub. The staff at the tour desk can assist in arranging local activities like jet boating, bungee jumping, kayaking, lake cruises, skiing and wine tours. Lakefront Apartments Queenstown is a 10-minute walk from Queenstown Gondola and Queenstown Gardens. It is a 15-minute drive from Queenstown International Airport and a 20-minute drive from Arrowtown. The Coronet Peak Ski Area is a 30-minute drive away and The Remarkables ski area is a 40-minute drive away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 252 NZD.

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• 7 Lakeside Motel Queenstown, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Lakeside Motel is located right across the road from the lake shores and St Omers Park, a 3-minute walk from Central Queenstown. It offers self-contained lakefront accommodation with a full kitchen. Limited free on site parking is provided. Guests can enjoy splendid views of mountain and lake from their room. The attached kitchen is equipped with a stove, a fridge, kitchenware and an oven. Amenities include electric blankets and free WIFI. The staff at the tour desk can assist with booking local activities like jet boating, bungee jumping, kayaking, lake cruises and wine tours. Motel Lakeside is a 10-minute walk from Queenstown Gardens and a 15-minute walk from Queenstown Gondola. It is within a 20-minute drive of Queenstown International Airport and Arrowtown. Coronet Peak Ski Area is a 30-minute drive away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around 270 NZD.

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• 8 QS Lakeside Gem Queenstown, New Zealand

  

  Apartment. Offering mountain views, QS Lakeside Gem is an accommodation situated in Queenstown, 3.8 km from Queenstown Event Centre and 4.2 km from Skyline Gondola and Luge. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. Lake Wakatipu is 16 km from QS Lakeside Gem, while The Remarkables is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 4 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 330 NZD.

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• 9 QS Marina Queenstown, New Zealand

  

  Apartment. Set in Queenstown, within 1.7 km of Queenstown Event Centre and 6 km of Skyline Gondola and Luge, QS Marina offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace. Every room includes a patio with a garden view. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dishwasher, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a bath and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with a lake view. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave. The area is popular for skiing and cycling. AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 2.3 km from QS Marina. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 154 NZD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!