Top 10 Hotels Near Lake Wakatipu in for 2026

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Our top choices for Lake Wakatipu hotels

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

RM4,525 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

7.5 km from Lake Wakatipu

Khevana

RM666 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

Kamana Lakehouse

6.9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Roxanne

RM1,194 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Highview Apartments

8.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

Heather

RM668 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Paul

RM1,043 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jul - 17 Jul

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

Mercure Queenstown Resort

7.2 km from Lake Wakatipu

Lanchun

RM740 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

Azur Luxury Lodge

6.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Maya

RM3,732 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

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

Luxe Suites and Apartments

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Jayden

RM545 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

QT Queenstown

8.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

BENJAMIN

RM1,313 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

Coronation Lodge

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Michele

RM739 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Lidia

RM948 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

8.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

Todd

RM492 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

9.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

Cem

RM902 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

Hulbert House

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

RM1,600 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

9.2 km from Lake Wakatipu

Alison

RM1,262 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Chalet Queenstown

9.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

tanaya

RM709 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Sophie

RM939 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

8.8 km from Lake Wakatipu

Billy

RM1,227 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Mi-pad Queenstown

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Catherine

RM885 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

Alexis Motels & Apartments

9.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

Evan

RM649 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wakatipu

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rosewood Matakauri	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,034 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
The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 377 reviews	View

Top Lake Wakatipu Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Great breakfast. Friendly staff"

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. We enjoyed terrific views from the 2 bed apartment on the top floor. Friendly staff, comfortable beds etc. Would pay the extra and book an underground parking spot as tricky to find free street parking (also meant you were saved de-icing the car every morning!) Our room got quite cold (perhaps too floor not well insulated?) which mean we had heaters running most of the time. Living area for 2 bed apartment very small, and only a tiny couch that barely fit 2 people, so if you had 4 adults it would quite impractical. Electric blankets on beds made it cozy for sleeping."

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!"

Hotels near other Lake Wakatipu attractions

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

Moke Lake

9.0/10 (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

Rosewood Matakauri

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Kamana Lakehouse

Highview Apartments

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Mercure Queenstown Resort

Azur Luxury Lodge

Luxe Suites and Apartments

QT Queenstown

Coronation Lodge

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Hulbert House

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Chalet Queenstown

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Mi-pad Queenstown

Alexis Motels & Apartments

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Top Lake Wakatipu Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Hotels near other Lake Wakatipu attractions

Moke Lake

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