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A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and shelves with dishes.

A cozy room with a white sofa, a grey chair, wooden wall panels, and a glass cabinet with items on top.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a painting on the wall.

1. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

15.8 km from Lake Wakatipu

Charmaine

NT$3,068

NT$3,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a mountain and buildings through large windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

2. Quest Queenstown

15.7 km from Lake Wakatipu

AGUSTIN

NT$3,039

NT$3,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.

A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.

A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.

3. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

15.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

Isaac

NT$3,413

NT$3,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A balcony with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring white chairs and a table.

A row of modern cabins with large windows, wooden decks, and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a kitchenette, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Driftaway Queenstown

14.5 km from Lake Wakatipu

Jacobus

NT$4,270

NT$5,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A terrace with white bar stools and tables overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with dense forests and a few buildings.

A building with a sign reading "mi-pad" in front of a mountain range.

A modern interior with wicker furniture, a round table, and a large TV screen on the wall.

5. Mi-pad Queenstown

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Yujia

NT$3,713

NT$4,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A mountainous landscape with a lake, a small settlement, and dense forest.

A building with a red roof, solar panels, and a stone wall.

A modern cafe with wooden tables and benches, hanging pendant lights, and a brick wall.

A building with a garage door, a bicycle rack with multiple bicycles, and a stack of firewood.

6. Sherwood Queenstown

12.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

Ben

NT$3,619

NT$4,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

7. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

7.5 km from Lake Wakatipu

Mark

NT$4,589

NT$5,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a stone wall, a sofa, a chair, a glass coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a fireplace, a bar, and a stone wall.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, and a view of the city.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a grey armchair, a glass coffee table, and a mounted TV.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

14.2 km from Lake Wakatipu

Sophie

NT$3,828

NT$4,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and tables, surrounded by modern buildings and a mountain in the background.

A hotel room with a large window offering a mountain view, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A modern interior with large windows, comfortable seating, and a central light fixture.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, stone steps, and a sign for the Holiday Inn Express.

9. voco Queenstown by IHG

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Rupert

NT$4,894

NT$5,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.

A hotel with a garden sign, multiple windows, and a view of snow-covered mountains.

A modern interior with hanging pendant lights, a rustic wall, and a decorative rope and deer head on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains, a dining area, and a sliding door leading to another room.

10. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

15.7 km from Lake Wakatipu

Mark

NT$2,940

NT$3,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn with a palm tree.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a kettle on the countertop.

A modern house with a stone facade, a driveway, and a view of mountains and a body of water.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Queenstown Motel Apartments

9.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

Ekaterina

NT$3,535

NT$4,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of mountains through a large window.

A modern bar area with a glass enclosure, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and a small table.

12. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

16 km from Lake Wakatipu

Angela

NT$3,242

NT$3,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A stone fireplace with a mounted animal head, a modern fireplace, and a large landscape painting on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a wooden deck, and a kitchenette.

A restaurant interior with high tables, hanging wicker light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.

13. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

15.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

Jennifer

NT$3,616

NT$4,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.

A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

14. Kamana Lakehouse

6.9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Mingjun

NT$6,297

NT$7,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern living room with a sofa and a glass coffee table, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain and sea view.

A fitness center with cardio equipment, large windows, and a view of mountains.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, white cabinets, and a view of a balcony with a scenic landscape.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, two sofas, a fireplace, and a view of mountains.

15. Highview Apartments

8.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

So Yeon

NT$4,208

NT$4,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A clear view of a lake with a rocky shoreline, surrounded by mountains and trees.

A wall with brochures and a sign that reads "VisitorPoint."

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a prominent staircase.

16. Garden Court Suites And Apartments

9.5 km from Lake Wakatipu

Tanu

NT$3,695

NT$4,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a lake through a large window.

A modern interior with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A dining area with a view of mountains and a lake.

17. Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG

12.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

jignesh

NT$3,694

NT$4,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

A hallway with a wooden bench, a door leading outside, and a small table with a plant.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.

A kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Manata Lodge

17.8 km from Lake Wakatipu

Dianne

NT$4,052

NT$4,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Two chairs and a small table on an outdoor deck with a view of mountains and a body of water.

A hotel named Chalet Queenstown with a balcony, signage indicating no vacancy, and a courtyard garden.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and white flowers.

A spacious living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

19. Chalet Queenstown

9.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

Svetla

NT$5,050

NT$5,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.

20. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

11.2 km from Lake Wakatipu

Yuxuan

NT$9,186

NT$10,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wakatipu

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile	9.4 Exceptional 883 reviews	View
Quest Queenstown	9.6 Exceptional 521 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 761 reviews	View
Driftaway Queenstown	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Mi-pad Queenstown	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Lake Wakatipu Hotel Reviews

Pinewood Queenstown

8/10 Good

"We had a pleasant stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the Filipina staff member who assisted us was very kind, friendly, and helpful. The parking area was also well-organised and convenient. Overall, we had a good experience and would recommend this place to other travellers. Thank you for the great service!"

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and nice balcony with views. Room was spacious and linen was very good. Small refridgerator and kettle. Nice toiletries and very comfortable bed."

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic experience! The staff was amazing and packed us convenient breakfast boxes on two early mornings, which was super helpful while traveling with our toddler. The room was wonderful, and the balcony offered a brilliant mix of nature and energy—gorgeous lake, mountain, and sunrise views paired with a lively street scene below. Perfect place to relax with a morning coffee"

LyLo Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay"

QT Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"El hotel está muy bien ubicado y tiene excelentes vistas al lago, todo el personal es muy amable, hay muchos argentinos y españoles en el staff y nos dieron un trato de lujo especialmente agustina, de lo que más me gustó del Hotel es el desayuno tienes de todo sumamente completo el café es buenísimo y la vista desde el restaurant es espectacular el Hotel ofrece todos los días, pan, galletas y tés sin costo en el lobby. Recomiendo ampliamente las habitaciones son limpias y bien ordenadas"

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, excellent food all around great place to stay."

Mi-pad Queenstown

8/10 Good

"Nice one to stay, very close to city center."

Mercure Queenstown Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Hi we travelled from Uk for a holiday, In simple consolidate every thing was amazing. Start from food to end at staff. Kalisha the lady at the bfast longe was the centre of attraction, so caring n concerned for everyone. Would love to come same hotel again."

Rosewood Matakauri

10/10 Excellent

"Best in town"

Other attractions near Lake Wakatipu

A lake surrounded by mountains, with people relaxing on the shore.

Moke Lake

9.0/10 (101 reviews)

This beautiful lake is often overlooked by visitors to the area, making it an oasis for those looking for a more serene experience.

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A red wooden building with a sign that reads "Glenorchy" in front of a lake with mountains in the background.

Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve, a lovely green space in Glenorchy. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's glaciers.

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A calm lake with a wooden pier leading to a mountain range.

Glenorchy Wharf

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Glenorchy when you spend time at Glenorchy Wharf. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.

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Bob's Cove Track

You can take time to visit Bob's Cove Track during your travels to Mount Creighton. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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Mt Crichton Loop Track

You can take time to visit Mt Crichton Loop Track during your travels to Mount Creighton. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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Dart River Adventures

You can take time to visit Dart River Adventures during your travels to Glenorchy. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.

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Glenorchy Golf Club

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Glenorchy at Glenorchy Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's glaciers.

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Glenorchy Animal Experience

Enjoy an outing to Glenorchy Animal Experience during your stay in Glenorchy. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Wakatipu?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Wakatipu, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 234 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lake Wakatipu?

Kamana Lakehouse is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Lake Wakatipu. Other good options within 5 miles include Rosewood Matakauri and Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Wakatipu?

Expedia has 234 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake Wakatipu.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Wakatipu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Lake Wakatipu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Wakatipu?

For additional details about updating your stay near Lake Wakatipu or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Lake Wakatipu?

Explore nature at Moke Lake and Mt Crichton Loop Track. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Walter Peak High Country Farm, Mt Crichton Loop Track, and Bob's Cove Track while you're in the area. You might also stop by Bob's Peak, located 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Lake Wakatipu, or Skyline Luge which is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) away.

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Our top choices for Lake Wakatipu hotels

1. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

2. Quest Queenstown

3. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

4. Driftaway Queenstown

5. Mi-pad Queenstown

6. Sherwood Queenstown

7. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

9. voco Queenstown by IHG

10. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

11. Queenstown Motel Apartments

12. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

13. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

14. Kamana Lakehouse

15. Highview Apartments

16. Garden Court Suites And Apartments

17. Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG

18. Manata Lodge

19. Chalet Queenstown

20. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wakatipu

Top Lake Wakatipu Hotel Reviews

Pinewood Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

LyLo Queenstown

QT Queenstown

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Mi-pad Queenstown

Mercure Queenstown Resort

Rosewood Matakauri

Other attractions near Lake Wakatipu

Moke Lake

Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve

Glenorchy Wharf

Bob's Cove Track

Mt Crichton Loop Track

Dart River Adventures

Glenorchy Golf Club

Glenorchy Animal Experience

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