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

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

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.

1. Quest Queenstown

Frankton

AGUSTIN

RM416

RM478 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

2. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Frankton

Jason and Josephine

RM482

RM554 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern interior with a sofa, a staircase, and a wall-mounted shelf with plants.

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

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

3. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Frankton

Angela

RM432

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern building with a 'Bramada' sign, surrounded by mountains and parked cars.

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

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

4. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Frankton

Jennifer

RM446

RM513 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A modern reception area with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a round mirror, and a plant arrangement.

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.

5. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Frankton

Mark

RM359

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with a curved bench, and a reception counter.

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

6. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Frankton

Charmaine

RM498

RM572 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

Kawarau Falls

Sophie

RM422

RM485 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and bar stools, hanging light bulbs, and potted plants.

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

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

8. Sherwood Queenstown

Queenstown

Ben

RM425

RM489 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A dining table with a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

A reception desk with a digital screen, wooden paneling, and a stone wall.

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel with a large building, a parking lot, and a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

9. Mövenpick Queenstown

Fernhill

Kelli

RM476

RM547 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

A modern building with a stone facade, a central tree, and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of mountains.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel sink, and a dishwasher.

10. Queenstown Motel Apartments

Queenstown City Centre

Ekaterina

RM482

RM555 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.

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

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

11. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

Yuxuan

RM1,176

RM1,352 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with a view of mountains, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a sofa, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A modern kitchen with large windows, a dining area with chairs, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa, a wooden chair, and a table.

12. Autoline Motel

Queenstown City Centre

Mike

RM394

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

A modern hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.

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

A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

13. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

Kacie

RM743

RM854 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

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

14. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown

Mark

RM587

RM675 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture and a glass table overlooking a mountain and lake.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A hotel sign with "Cophorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview" and a view of mountains in the background.

A restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, large windows with mountain views, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.

15. Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Queenstown City Centre

Eliot

RM450

RM517 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with a modern building and a parking lot with several cars.

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

A view from a window overlooking a mountainous landscape with trees and a building with a red roof.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a computer, and a ViewSonic monitor. There are brochures on the wall and a window with a view of trees.

16. Blue Peaks Lodge

Queenstown City Centre

Brett

RM647

RM750 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a stone wall and a sign reading "Manata Lodge."

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

17. Manata Lodge

Lower Shotover

Grant

RM592

RM681 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern outdoor terrace with a glass balustrade overlooking a lake and mountains.

A hotel with a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern building with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern room with two patterned armchairs, a small round table, and a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

18. Avani Queenstown Hotel

Queenstown

Tyson

RM555

RM639 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.

A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, and a scenic view through large windows.

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a road and a lake with mountains in the background.

19. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Queenstown

Kathryn

RM592

RM681 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern building with a sign for 'amityqueenstown apartments' and a parking lot.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a refrigerator.

A living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a painting of a landscape.

A balcony with metal chairs and a glass table, overlooking a mountainous landscape and modern buildings.

20. Amity Serviced Apartments

Queenstown City Centre

Joanna

RM524

RM618 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Top Drift Bay Hotel Reviews

Blue Peaks Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great spot to stay."

QT Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"The best hotel ever! From the treats at receptions throughout the day and surprises they leave in the hotel room. It is as luxurious and relaxing as it comes."

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Great staff. Comfortable room with great views of Remarkables"

Pinewood Queenstown

8/10 Good

"Nice clean accomodation. Better for 2 adults thsn 4, as the actual.bed is really comfortable and as usual the sofabed is better for 1 adult than 2 , but would be fine with kids."

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfy beds. Fantastic location"

Mi-pad Queenstown

8/10 Good

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

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Just what we needed as a crash pad for one night near the airport (but could have stayed longer), great room layout for a young family with a bunk bed, nice views, good breakfast and super helpful staff. Would definitely recommend!"

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was most helpful. We never did get a reservation to eat dinner in the hotel. Grab bars in showers would be welcomed."

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, a ferry runs to Queenstown every hour which is cheaper than an uber, several food options within the resort area which is convenient. The breakfast buffet was great value, wide range of options - highly recommend. During winter they included complimentary hot chocolate in the lobby. Lots of nice walking nearby and places to sit and relax, nice fireplace area outdoors near the main restaurant. Parking was mildly annoying, don’t use the underground carpark if you have a medium or big car as it is pretty tight to navigate. Just use the above ground / open gravel area to park and that’s also closer walking distance to the hotel entrance. If you arrive late you might struggle to find a parking spot, none are reserved. Pay by QR code for parking is easy, don’t have to pay for a full day either (first 3 hours free). Was fine after working that out. There was some miscommunication with some staff around buffet prices, but it got resolved promptly and they took care of everything. Do not use the service in the lobby for pre booking tours, as being a third party that makes it difficult to make changes or cancellations if you have to change plans due to weather etc. Not worth 5% discount for that hassle, plus they charge huge card fee so the savings aren’t worth it."

More cheap stays in Drift Bay

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

12B Centennial Avenue Arrowtown

RM143

per night

23 Oct - 24 Oct

8.6/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)

Driftaway Queenstown

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RM359

per night

27 Oct - 28 Oct

10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

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RM413

per night

8 Oct - 9 Oct

7.4/10 Good! (472 reviews)

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

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RM432

per night

14 Oct - 15 Oct

9/10 Wonderful! (175 reviews)

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

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RM434

per night

6 Oct - 7 Oct

Luxe Suites and Apartments

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RM560

per night

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9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Drift Bay?

Located 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from the heart of Drift Bay, La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central and Kamana Lakehouse. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Drift Bay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Drift Bay has to offer?

Manata Lodge: This holiday home rental outside of Drift Bay is located on a river, and has a fireplace, a terrace and a BBQ 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 1 hot tub so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. See all vacation rentals in Drift Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Drift Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Drift Bay.

What are some hotels with pools in Drift Bay?

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown: Offers a sauna, an outdoor pool and complimentary wireless Internet access. View all hotels with pools in Drift Bay.

What's it like to stay in Drift Bay?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Drift Bay has to offer. In Drift Bay, there are 5 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Drift Bay.

What should I do while I'm visiting Drift Bay?

A favourite place to visit is Lake Wakatipu. You'll also find Jacks Point Golf Course and The Remarkables Ski Area in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Drift Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Drift Bay?

The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Drift Bay is 1506 mm.

Drift Bay hotels from RM164

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Our top choices for Drift Bay hotels

1. Quest Queenstown

2. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

3. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

5. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

6. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

8. Sherwood Queenstown

9. Mövenpick Queenstown

10. Queenstown Motel Apartments

11. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

12. Autoline Motel

13. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

14. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

15. Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

16. Blue Peaks Lodge

17. Manata Lodge

18. Avani Queenstown Hotel

19. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

20. Amity Serviced Apartments

Learn more about Drift Bay

Top Drift Bay Hotel Reviews

Blue Peaks Lodge

QT Queenstown

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Pinewood Queenstown

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Mi-pad Queenstown

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Kamana Lakehouse

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

More cheap stays in Drift Bay

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

Driftaway Queenstown

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Luxe Suites and Apartments

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