WHERE TO STAY IN QUEENSTOWN

Five-star resort | Arrowtown | Luxury

Our top recommendation for those wanting to make a true occasion of the trip. 

Set across 650 acres in a natural alpine amphitheatre between Arrowtown and Queenstown (and less than 10 minutes to Bella Luce) Millbrook is one of Australasia’s most celebrated five-star resorts. Accommodation ranges from Deluxe Studios and one- or two-bedroom suites through to sprawling Resort Homes and Luxury Retreats, all framed by sweeping views of the Remarkables and the championship fairways. 

On-site you’ll find five dining venues, an award-winning day spa, a health and fitness centre with indoor pool and outdoor hot tubs, and two 18-hole golf courses that host the New Zealand Open. 

A complimentary shuttle runs to both Arrowtown and central Queenstown and is ideally suited for our wedding weekend.

Book direct: millbrook.co.nz

Boutique hotel | Fernhill | Mid-luxury

A beautifully designed boutique hotel perched high on the Fernhill hillside, Kamana Lakehouse holds the distinction of being the highest-altitude accommodation in Queenstown — which translates to truly unobstructed panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables from almost every room. 

The 73 rooms are contemporary, calm, and thoughtfully appointed, with several featuring private soaking tubs overlooking the lake. 

On-site, Nest Restaurant is one of Queenstown’s most praised dining experiences, with a creative, zero-waste philosophy built around local Central Otago producers. 

Private spa tubs, a warm and personal service team, and just a five-minute drive from town — Kamana is the ideal base for those wanting a quieter, more intimate stay.

Book direct: kamana.co.nz

Five-star hotel | Kawarau Village | Full-service

Located on the shores of the Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu in Kawarau Village — just three kilometres from Queenstown Airport and ten from the town centre — the Hilton offers 220 elegantly appointed rooms, many with stone fireplaces and private balconies overlooking the water.

The resort is exceptionally well-equipped: a multi-award-winning full-service spa, heated indoor pool, fitness centre, lakeshore dining at Wakatipu Grill, and even a water taxi across the lake into town. It’s a solid, polished choice for those who want the reliability of a major international brand paired with genuine lakeside serenity. 

A good option for families or those arriving directly from the airport.

Book direct: hilton.com – Queenstown Resort & Spa

Four-star hotel | Central Queenstown | Best location

If location is your priority, it’s hard to beat the Crowne Plaza. Sitting right in the heart of Queenstown, directly across from Steamer Wharf and a short walk from every restaurant, bar, and activity in town, this is the property for guests who want to be in the thick of it and not require a car. 

The hotel offers 140 rooms, most with balconies and views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, along with an on-site restaurant and bar and a dedicated activity concierge. It’s a four-star property rather than a five-star, but the combination of outlook and convenience makes it one of the most popular choices in Queenstown for good reason.

Book direct: queenstown.crowneplaza.com

Self-contained | Various locations | Groups & families

For those travelling in groups, with family, or simply preferring the space and flexibility of a private home, Queenstown has an exceptional range of Airbnb options. 

From architecturally designed houses in Fernhill and Frankton with floor-to-ceiling lake views, to character cottages in Arrowtown and luxury chalets near Coronet Peak, there is something to suit every brief and group size. 

Self-contained properties allow you to enjoy long breakfasts, share bottles of Central Otago Pinot Noir, and settle in at your own pace — which can make all the difference on a destination trip like this.

Browse options: airbnb.com – Queenstown