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Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Queenstown with free parking

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Balcony
Aerial view
32-inch TV with satellite channels
32-inch TV with satellite channels
Located in Queenstown City Centre, Lakeside Motel offers a practical base with scenic terrace views. Guests appreciate the convenient WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, and free self parking. The location receives consistently positive feedback from past guests.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio Queen and Single Ground Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

2 Bedroom Lakeview Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio Queen and Single Lakeview

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Family Room With Lake View

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom Family Room With Lake View

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9197

What's nearby

  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pog Mahones - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pub On Wharf - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Kingdom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Atlas Beer Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

Motel located in Queenstown City Centre
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown provides amenities, such as a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and a vending machine
  • Water sports equipment, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All guest rooms at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown offer perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchens and mini fridges

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.15 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way), (from 7 to 16 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Motel - Queenstown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown on 17 Sept 2025 start from NZ$162.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Motel - Queenstown?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Lakeside Motel - Queenstown provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM-6:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 25 per person applies.

Where is Lakeside Motel - Queenstown located?

Located in Queenstown City Centre, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu, SKYCITY Wharf Casino and Steamer Wharf. Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market and TSS Earnslaw Steamship are also within 10 minutes.

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Lakeside Motel - Queenstown Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 409 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy

Basic motel - a bit dated but it has everything you need, is clean and walkable to town. Staff are friendly. Have been there several times and will go again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean tidy room Great location. Older unit
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for our short staybin Queenstown. Not a lot of parking on premises and street parking around fills up quickly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible view at a great price. Balcony was a bonus and eoukd be great in warmer weather. The bathroom was large and immaculatly clean. The kitchen was a bit tired but perfectly functional and there are so many options to eat out or grab a takeaway within easy walking distance it realky wasnt a problem. Perfect location for getting to all the attractions in town. Overall if youre on a budget and want yo spend your money on going places and dling things but would like a nice view and a comfy bed yo return too with no frills then this is the place for you. Late check in by lockbox was easy too. Staff were happy to accommodate this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent- the property itself is very old and rundown, but comfortable. We regarded it like an old Kiwi bach (we are Kiwis) rustic, but comfortable in it's own way. Reasonably priced for Queenstown!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, easy access to activities & shops
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raylene

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth your money. Staff lack communication skills - very poor english. Mould in bedroom, no hot water for our stay- went to/ contacted administration multiple times to address the hot water need in winter, to no avail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No frills motel accommodation. Excellent view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Viktoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and perfect locstion on the lake with walking dostance to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Zafar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is older and facilities are a bit dated, but good-sized room (with a nice balcony overlooking the lake) and clean. Very pricy, but that should be expected for Queenstown during the Christmas season. Excellent location across the street from the lake and short walk to central Queenstown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and view were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town, has everything i needed, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Great to be beside the lake so close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tadiwanashe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit of an old motel but it was clean and staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mahealani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Older motel but great location! walking distance to town center and lots to see and places to eat. Great view of the lake, but not very private.. folks on sidewalk could see right into room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Great view from room, short walk to restaurants

Lovely view of the lake from our balcony, large room with kitchen plus good-sized bath area, friendly staff, very easy walk to center of downtown activity, good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was convenient place for me to travel on for work. Quick check in an was welcomed with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot with amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Strone

Liked: Staff & service
Very happy overall and would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older motel but it was warm and had a comfortable bed. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location….easy walk to town. However the property is old and badly needs updating. Only a key lock on door….no deadbolt….room was very noisy due to proximity to street. Lost power in the room the morning of our departure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025