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Compare 1454 hotels close to Lake Wakatipu with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 out of 5
3.3 mi from Lake Wakatipu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $203 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$203
per night
Mar 5 - Mar 6
4.6/5 Exceptional! (239 reviews)
"Great! The views are amazing!"

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2023

Kamana Lakehouse
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
6.3 mi from Lake Wakatipu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $181 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$181
per night
Feb 28 - Mar 1
4.3/5 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
"Loved the size of the rooms & the fireplace!"

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2023

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
4.4 mi from Lake Wakatipu
The price is $181 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$181
per night
Feb 19 - Feb 20
4.6/5 Wonderful! (426 reviews)
"walking distance downtown"

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2023

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel

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The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5 out of 5
5.2 mi from Lake Wakatipu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $289 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$289
per night
Feb 7 - Feb 8
4.7/5 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel staff were very friendly and willing to help. This makes all the difference during a visit. thank you"

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2023

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
4.5 out of 5
6.4 mi from Lake Wakatipu
The price is $121 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
$121
per night
Mar 6 - Mar 7
4.2/5 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Good stay
"Good hotel just a short water taxi ride away from Queenstown. The Airport and Frankton shopping are a walking distance away. Bike rental at the hotel. Buffet breakfast."

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
3 out of 5
7.2 mi from Lake Wakatipu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $182 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$182
per night
Feb 8 - Feb 9
4.4/5 Excellent! (192 reviews)
"Close to airport, and bus stop only 500 metres away, so easy to get too town."

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2023

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 out of 5
4.3 mi from Lake Wakatipu
The price is $187 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$187
per night
Feb 15 - Feb 16
4.3/5 Excellent! (1,027 reviews)
"Keep doing what you’re doing. This property is really nice and the staff so welcoming and friendly. I. So happy we chose this hotel."

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Mercure Queenstown Resort
4 out of 5
3.4 mi from Lake Wakatipu
The price is $158 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$158
per night
Feb 19 - Feb 20
4.1/5 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Very good location and lake view room is amazing. View might be a little different depending on which end you get the lake view room. Staff was friendly. Good pool and jacuzzi. One of the Sauna showers was not working and sauna itself needed some cleaning and maintenance. Building is a little old ..."

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023

Mercure Queenstown Resort
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5 out of 5
4.5 mi from Lake Wakatipu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $161 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$161
per night
Mar 5 - Mar 6
4.2/5 Very Good! (830 reviews)
"Pro: The view of the late was amazing the amenities were modern and apartment quite new Con: Reception was closed when we arrived and no contact number provided. We had to wait for quite a while with a baby out in our car."

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2023

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Heritage Queenstown
4.5 out of 5
3.6 mi from Lake Wakatipu
The price is $216 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
$216
per night
Feb 12 - Feb 13
4.4/5 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
"Just far enough out of town to be quiet but still within walking distance. Having the bus stop outside is a bonus if you don't want to hire a car from the airport. Rooms are large and spacious."

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2023

Heritage Queenstown
Ramada Queenstown Central
4 out of 5
4.4 mi from Lake Wakatipu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $193 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
$193
per night
Mar 7 - Mar 8
4.3/5 Excellent! (597 reviews)
"Lovely staffs (Guilia and Antonio were bubbly and helpful.) Location near the pier and tourist sights. Housekeeping seems to be overwhelmed, so for the 4 nights we stayed there, they only managed to come clean up once. However the in room amenities are great (love the local coffee they offered.)"

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023

Ramada Queenstown Central
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
7 mi from Lake Wakatipu
The price is $135 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
$135
per night
Feb 13 - Feb 14
4.4/5 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
"Close to mountains. Clean"

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park, an IHG Hotel
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4 out of 5
4.5 mi from Lake Wakatipu
The price is $127 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$127
per night
Feb 9 - Feb 10
4/5 Very Good! (1,029 reviews)
"Handy location to wander into central Queenstown. Spacious rooms & balcony to enjoy mountain & lake view."

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Sherwood Queenstown
4 out of 5
5.6 mi from Lake Wakatipu
The price is $138 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$138
per night
Feb 7 - Feb 8
4.2/5 Very Good! (592 reviews)
"Liked that there was an option for cooking."

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2023

Sherwood Queenstown
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
4 out of 5
7.4 mi from Lake Wakatipu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $126 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$126
per night
Mar 9 - Mar 10
4.5/5 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
"Highly recommended"

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
QT Queenstown
5 out of 5
3.9 mi from Lake Wakatipu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $280 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
$280
per night
Feb 20 - Feb 21
4.7/5 Exceptional! (729 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Rooms were very clean and had all the amenities one could want. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Great location. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023

QT Queenstown
Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort
4.5 out of 5
5.1 mi from Lake Wakatipu
The price is $566 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
$566
per night
Feb 13 - Feb 14
4.1/5 Very Good! (1,290 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay at Oaks Shores Queenstown. The room was clean and spacious. Location was great! Would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2023

Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
4.1 mi from Lake Wakatipu
Fully refundable
The price is $209 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$209
per night
Mar 5 - Mar 6
4.4/5 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Wonderful breakfast buffet."

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2023

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
4.5 out of 5
4.4 mi from Lake Wakatipu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $140 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$140
per night
Feb 27 - Feb 28
4.2/5 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay highly recommend"

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Wyndham Garden Queenstown
4 out of 5
7.1 mi from Lake Wakatipu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $126 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$126
per night
Mar 9 - Mar 10
4.2/5 Excellent! (483 reviews)
"Modern building and centrally located. Close to lake and good walking. Fairly quiet area"

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2023

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
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Lake Wakatipu hotels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
1454 hotels
Lowest Price
$121
Highest Price
$566

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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 183 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 4.5-star 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 Matakauri Lodge and Heritage Queenstown.

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

Expedia has 183 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?

You can enjoy nature at Moke Lake, Mt Crichton Loop Track, or Ben Lomond Walkway. You might plan a visit to Walter Peak High Country Farm or Mt Crichton Loop 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 Steamer Wharf which is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) away.

Recent reviews of Lake Wakatipu hotels
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  • QT Queenstown

    QT Queenstown

    5/5 Excellent
    "Excellent stay. Rooms were very clean and had all the amenities one could want. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Great location. Highly recommend. "
    A verified traveler stayed at QT Queenstown
    Posted 5 hours ago
    QT Queenstown

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