The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Wakatipu in for 2026

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Our top choices for Lake Wakatipu hotels

Matakauri Four Bedroom Villa | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player, iPod dock, MP3 dock

Rosewood Matakauri

2.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

"Wow! An amazing experience at a beautiful property, with outstanding service. We stayed for 2 nights at the end of our travels in NZ, and this was truly the highlight of our trip. The setting is stunning, the food is outstanding, and the room is beautiful. But the staff are what make the place really special. Over the years, we have stayed in excellent hotels around the world, and this one ranks among the best. Exclusive, exquisite, and refined. Highly recommended."

Tanja

￥179,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 6 - Jul 7

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

7.5 km from Lake Wakatipu

Khevana

￥29,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Kamana Lakehouse

6.9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Roxanne

￥43,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

Highview Apartments

8.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

Heather

￥26,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 18 - Jul 19

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

9 km from Lake Wakatipu

Paul

￥41,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 16 - Jul 17

Luxury Double Villa, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Lake View | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer

Azur Luxury Lodge

6.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Maya

￥148,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 10 - Jul 11

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

Mercure Queenstown Resort

7.2 km from Lake Wakatipu

Lanchun

￥28,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

QT Queenstown

8.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

BENJAMIN

￥52,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 23 - Jul 24

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Luxe Suites and Apartments

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Jayden

￥21,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 7 - Jul 8

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

9.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

Cem

￥35,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 23 - Jul 24

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Lidia

￥37,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

8.1 km from Lake Wakatipu

Todd

￥18,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 18 - Jul 19

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

8.8 km from Lake Wakatipu

Billy

￥47,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 25 - Jul 26

Tower Suite | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

9.2 km from Lake Wakatipu

Alison

￥49,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Coronation Lodge

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Michele

￥30,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 6 - Jul 7

Hulbert House

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Masakazu

￥55,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 6 - Jul 7

Chalet Queenstown

9.6 km from Lake Wakatipu

tanaya

￥26,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 12 - Jul 13

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

9.4 km from Lake Wakatipu

Sophie

￥37,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Mi-pad Queenstown

9.3 km from Lake Wakatipu

Catherine

￥34,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 16 - Jul 17

Melbourne Lodge

9.5 km from Lake Wakatipu

Joseph

￥17,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Wakatipu

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Rosewood Matakauri	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,034 reviews	View
Kamana Lakehouse	4.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 651 reviews	View
Highview Apartments	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 677 reviews	View
The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 377 reviews	View

Top Lake Wakatipu Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Great breakfast. Friendly staff"

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. We enjoyed terrific views from the 2 bed apartment on the top floor. Friendly staff, comfortable beds etc. Would pay the extra and book an underground parking spot as tricky to find free street parking (also meant you were saved de-icing the car every morning!) Our room got quite cold (perhaps too floor not well insulated?) which mean we had heaters running most of the time. Living area for 2 bed apartment very small, and only a tiny couch that barely fit 2 people, so if you had 4 adults it would quite impractical. Electric blankets on beds made it cozy for sleeping."

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"This property is stunning and luxurious. Staff are awesome and friendly. The food was devine, we had the breakfast and tried the set menu for dinner. Get in early for your spa bookings. Stayed for 3 nights to celebrate my partners birthday, not somewhere that I’d normally stay due to cost but was so worth every penny."

Mercure Queenstown Resort

8/10 Good

"The view from our room was to die for. The hotel is elevated and so even though it’s only about a kilometre or two into town, it’s a bit of a trek down a steep icy road to get to the lake. The room said it had 2 double beds but they were actually 2 queen beds which was a nice surprise. The big let down about this restaurant were the breakfasts. As there are no cafes nearby, we thought we would eat at the hotel buffet for brekkie. Again, the views were to die for. Everything else was pretty poor. Every time we went to the buffet something was empty. There were no cups to get coffee and no glasses to get cold drinks. We mentioned something to the front desk and were told it was hard to get good staff. Actually, the staff were working non-stop, almost running to do everything that needed to be done. However, there was only one person on the floor and one person at check-in. We said we would give it a go the next day, but unfortunately it was even worse. The issue seems to be understaffing, not the staff themselves. Spending about $175 on breakfast over 2 days, we were sorely disappointed. I also mentioned on checkout that we had had a lovely stay but were sorely disappointed in the breakfasts. The lady just said, ok!"

Hotels near other Lake Wakatipu attractions

A lake surrounded by mountains, with people relaxing on the shore.

Moke Lake

9.0/10 (101 reviews)

This beautiful lake is often overlooked by visitors to the area, making it an oasis for those looking for a more serene experience.

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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 221 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 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 Rosewood Matakauri and Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown.

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

Expedia has 221 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?

Explore nature at Moke Lake and Mt Crichton Loop Track. If you're looking for something to do, plan a visit to Walter Peak High Country Farm, Mt Crichton Loop Track, and Bob's Cove 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 (8.8 km) away.

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Our top choices for Lake Wakatipu hotels

Rosewood Matakauri

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Kamana Lakehouse

Highview Apartments

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Azur Luxury Lodge

Mercure Queenstown Resort

QT Queenstown

Luxe Suites and Apartments

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Haka House Queenstown Lakefront

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Coronation Lodge

Hulbert House

Chalet Queenstown

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Mi-pad Queenstown

Melbourne Lodge

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Top Lake Wakatipu Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Hotels near other Lake Wakatipu attractions

Moke Lake

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