Lake Hayes

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Panoramic photos of Lake Hawea and mountains, South Island, New Zealand
Panoramic photos of Lake Hawea and mountains, South Island, New Zealand
A view taken from the car on the way to Queenstown
Lake Hayes
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Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
$235 nightly
The price is $271 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$271 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (587 reviews)
The Kamana Lakehouse is exceptional. We felt very well taken care of our whole stay. The front desk staff was extremely accomodating, holding our bags before check in and taking them to our room and booking a taxi for an excursion. The servers and bar staff we're great as well. The food was the best ...

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Kamana Lakehouse
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$171 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$197 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Perfect staff, clean property easy access to town.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
$236 nightly
The price is $271 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$271 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
The hotel is located very near tue center of Queenstown. The staff were friendly. Parking is hard sometimes on the street so I do recommend paying for hotel parking.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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.
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,476 reviews)
Great stay, close to airport, friendly staff. Walkable

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown

4 out of 5
34 Red Oaks Drive Queenstown Otago
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (474 reviews)
Avoid!!! I was flying from USA and my flight was cancelled. Delayed for 12 hours. Despite having 18 hours difference I tried to email and call the property to cancel reservation. Agents were not helpful by saying that they can't cancel it. Have to wait for the manager or resolve through 3d party ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Quest Queenstown
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5 out of 5
110 Frankton Road Queenstown
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,502 reviews)
The location was great, right next to the bus stop which made it convenient. Communication was poor as we had a late check in which we informed the accommodation ahead of time however there was very minimal communication of how we were to check-in. Additionally, room was very noisy and our neighbors ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
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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Reviews of Lake Hayes

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved looking out on the lake in the morning. It was sooo peaceful. The breakfast was wonderful. Thank you sooo much Jasmine and Kevin for being so kind and helpful! You are excellent hosts.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

lovely community, pretty easy drive to Queenstown, easy access to many day trip destinations.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful lake, hot air balloons every morning, 5 mile path around it that was incredible, good biking all the way to Arrowtown with bikes provided at the lodge, great place to sit and read with feet in the water

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