Top 10 Hotels Near Lake Wakatipu in for 2026

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Our top choices for Lake Wakatipu hotels

1. Rosewood Matakauri

2.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

"Wow! An amazing experience at a beautiful property, with outstanding service. We stayed for 2 nights at the end of our travels in NZ, and this was truly the highlight of our trip. The setting is stunning, the food is outstanding, and the room is beautiful. But the staff are what make the place really special. Over the years, we have stayed in excellent hotels around the world, and this one ranks among the best. Exclusive, exquisite, and refined. Highly recommended."

Tanja

RM4,535 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jul - 5 Jul

2. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

7.5 km from Lake Wakatipu

Khevana

RM663 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

3. Kamana Lakehouse

6.9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Roxanne

RM761 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

4. Highview Apartments

8.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

Heather

RM664 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

5. QT Queenstown

8.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

BENJAMIN

RM1,159 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

6. The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Paul

RM1,061 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jul - 17 Jul

7. Coronation Lodge

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Michele

RM695 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

8. Mercure Queenstown Resort

7.2 km from Lake Wakatipu

Lanchun

RM713 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

9. Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

9.2 km from Lake Wakatipu

Alison

RM1,151 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

10. Hulbert House

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Masakazu

RM1,591 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Lidia

RM943 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, blackout curtains, soundproofing

12. Luxe Suites and Apartments

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Jayden

RM547 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

13. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

9.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

Cem

RM851 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

14. Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Sophie

RM879 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

15. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

11.2 km from Lake Wakatipu

Aiko

RM1,359 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

16. The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Alyssia

RM934 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

17. Mi-pad Queenstown

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Catherine

RM792 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

18. Chalet Queenstown

9.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

tanaya

RM706 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

19. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Emile

RM1,404 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

20. Alexis Motels & Apartments

9.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

Evan

RM738 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rosewood Matakauri	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,030 reviews	View
Kamana Lakehouse	4.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 651 reviews	View
Highview Apartments	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 677 reviews	View
QT Queenstown	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Lake Wakatipu Hotel Reviews

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"This property is stunning and luxurious. Staff are awesome and friendly. The food was devine, we had the breakfast and tried the set menu for dinner. Get in early for your spa bookings. Stayed for 3 nights to celebrate my partners birthday, not somewhere that I’d normally stay due to cost but was so worth every penny."

Mercure Queenstown Resort

8/10 Good

"The view from our room was to die for. The hotel is elevated and so even though it’s only about a kilometre or two into town, it’s a bit of a trek down a steep icy road to get to the lake. The room said it had 2 double beds but they were actually 2 queen beds which was a nice surprise. The big let down about this restaurant were the breakfasts. As there are no cafes nearby, we thought we would eat at the hotel buffet for brekkie. Again, the views were to die for. Everything else was pretty poor. Every time we went to the buffet something was empty. There were no cups to get coffee and no glasses to get cold drinks. We mentioned something to the front desk and were told it was hard to get good staff. Actually, the staff were working non-stop, almost running to do everything that needed to be done. However, there was only one person on the floor and one person at check-in. We said we would give it a go the next day, but unfortunately it was even worse. The issue seems to be understaffing, not the staff themselves. Spending about $175 on breakfast over 2 days, we were sorely disappointed. I also mentioned on checkout that we had had a lovely stay but were sorely disappointed in the breakfasts. The lady just said, ok!"

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

8/10 Good

"The hotel was clean, although it felt a bit old. One of the bathrooms had a mouldy smell, which was unpleasant. The location was excellent and within easy walking distance of the town centre, which was perfect for my elderly family members. I had requested connecting rooms, but instead we were assigned rooms about five doors apart. I also contacted the hotel about a lost item, but it took 4–5 days to receive a response. The hotel only offered valet parking, which cost $50 per day. It would have been nice if they had offered on-site self-parking as an option."

Hotels near other Lake Wakatipu attractions

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

Moke Lake

9.0/5 (101 reviews)

If you want to experience the beauty of New Zealand off the beaten track, this tranquil lake offers the serenity you’re looking for.

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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 221 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

Kamana Lakehouse is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 will I be able to find near Lake Wakatipu?

Expedia has 221 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Lake Wakatipu.

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 from Lake Wakatipu, or Steamer Wharf which is 5.5 mi away.

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Our top choices for Lake Wakatipu hotels

1. Rosewood Matakauri

2. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

3. Kamana Lakehouse

4. Highview Apartments

5. QT Queenstown

6. The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

7. Coronation Lodge

8. Mercure Queenstown Resort

9. Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

10. Hulbert House

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

12. Luxe Suites and Apartments

13. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

14. Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

15. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

16. The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

17. Mi-pad Queenstown

18. Chalet Queenstown

19. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

20. Alexis Motels & Apartments

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Top Lake Wakatipu Hotel Reviews

Kamana Lakehouse

Hotels near other Lake Wakatipu attractions

Moke Lake

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