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Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1444)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location to food and entertainment. "
United States
Rebecca
The price is NT$5,664
NT$6,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Building design
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 star property
Fernhill
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (533)
"Great breakfast and staff"
Australia
Ryan
The price is NT$7,193
NT$8,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - 2026/1/12
Kamana Lakehouse
Front of property
Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
3.0 star property
Boydtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (636)
"Quiet and clean individual house complex"
United States
Qingyi
The price is NT$2,603
NT$2,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Pinewood Queenstown
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Very clean, very comfortable, plenty of amenities, excellent food and service."
United States
Brandy
The price is NT$5,798
NT$6,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Exterior
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1380)
"Location was quiet and convenient."
United States
Doug
The price is NT$4,497
NT$5,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Front of property
Amity Serviced Apartments

Amity Serviced Apartments

Amity Serviced Apartments
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (564)
"This was the perfect little apartment for my kids and I. We stayed for two nights. It is walking distance to town, perfectly set up with everything we needed, and parking spot was included right outside. "
Australia
Ani
The price is NT$4,503
NT$5,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Amity Serviced Apartments
Exterior
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
4.5 star property
Frankton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (591)
" Clean room, friendly staff, restaurants nearby"
United States
TOM
The price is NT$5,033
NT$5,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Interior entrance
Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel
3.0 star property
Cardrona
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (693)
"I can’t rave about the Cardrona Hotel enough - everything from the room to the service was 5-stars."
Australia
Jessica
The price is NT$3,234
NT$3,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Cardrona Hotel
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Beautiful hotel in a great location. "
United States
Sean
The price is NT$9,623
NT$11,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Breakfast and dinner served
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great place to stay, fantastic rooms and awesome views. "
Australia
Ash
The price is NT$6,409
NT$7,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Front of property - evening/night
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place to stay, spacious rooms, lovely staff, modern facilities and wonderful coffee - will stay again. "
Australia
Susan
The price is NT$5,331
NT$6,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sherwood Queenstown

Sherwood Queenstown

Sherwood Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (951)
"Staff, location, room condition were great ! "
Canada
Mojdeh
The price is NT$4,344
NT$4,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Sherwood Queenstown
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Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1111)
"Very spacious, clean and comfortable room, good amenities in room, close proximity to Queenstown airport, friendly and helpful staff."
Australia
Colette
The price is NT$4,330
NT$4,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
Dining
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (528)
"Great location close to town center"
Canada
Jordan
The price is NT$5,063
NT$5,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview
Self Contained Room & Loft | Balcony
Reavers Lodge

Reavers Lodge

Reavers Lodge
3.5 star property
Boydtown
6.2 out of 10, (1000)
"Breakfast was basic but good and plenty of food for all guests Share room for 4 people small and ensuite tiny, too small to be functional "
Australia
Linda
The price is NT$2,477
NT$2,849 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Reavers Lodge
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Room, amenities "
Australia
Eshan
The price is NT$5,516
NT$6,343 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Restaurant
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
4.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Staff was very great, and worked hard to accommodate us whenever we asked for anything."
United States
Scott
The price is NT$7,084
NT$8,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Bar (on property)
QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (982)
"Excelent hotel with beautiful views"
United States
Stanley
The price is NT$7,867
NT$9,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
QT Queenstown
Tiny Cabin - No Ensuite | Mountain view
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown
2.0 star property
Arrowtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (57)
"Great spot"
Australia
Scott
The price is NT$2,752
NT$3,221 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown
Terrace/patio
Melbourne Lodge

Melbourne Lodge

Melbourne Lodge
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (772)
"Great staff, incredibly clean room and bathroom"
United States
Nicole
The price is NT$4,388
NT$5,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - 2026/1/9
Melbourne Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Drift Bay Hotel Reviews

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Large spacious apartment with full cooking facilities and well equipped kitchen. Magnificent view from room "
Ingrid 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

More cheap stays in Drift Bay

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

39 Robins Rd Queenstown
The price is NT$1,877 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
NT$1,877
NT$2,159 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Drift Bay?
Located 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from the heart of Drift Bay, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are Kamana Lakehouse and Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Drift Bay.
What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Drift Bay has to offer?
Manata Lodge: Visitors like this Drift Bay vacation home rental. It is located on a river and has a fireplace, a terrace, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware. It offers a garden, a library, and a hot tub so you can immerse yourself in your vacation. See all vacation rentals in Drift Bay.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Drift Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Drift Bay.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Drift Bay?
To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Drift Bay, head over to our customer service page.
What are some hotels with pools in Drift Bay?
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown: Features a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. View all hotels with pools in Drift Bay.
How is it staying in Drift Bay?
Visitors are sure to enjoy all that Drift Bay has to offer. In Drift Bay, there are 5 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Drift Bay.
What should I do while I'm visiting Drift Bay?
A favorite place to visit is Lake Wakatipu. You'll also find Jacks Point Golf Course and The Remarkables Ski Area in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Drift Bay guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Drift Bay?
The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 55°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 37°F. Average annual precipitation for Drift Bay is 59 inches.

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