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The apartment was very spacious, clean and the heating was sufficient. Just be aware that one needs to be physically able to drag the luggage up a steep walk way as there is no lift.
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on May 13, 2024
Thank you for your review
10/10 Excellent
Shannon Bianca
Traveled with partner
May 11, 2024
Liked: Amenities
We had 4 wonderful nights here, the fire was our favourite our bed was so comfortable I enjoyed a bath every night & even though it was on a busy road it didn’t matter it was so quite & peaceful we could believe how beautiful our view was of the lake & mountains it was perfect we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in every way thank you for being so easy we will be back for sure very happy traveler’s we didn’t want to leave.
Shannon Bianca
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on May 13, 2024
Thank you Shannon Bianca for your amazing review! We are glad you were able to enjoy the view out over the lake and mountains. We do look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Incredible hotel in an amazing location. Lovely staff, who were always happy to help.
A lightbulb went out in our bathroom and reception and the maintenance guy had it fixed/replaced within 5 minutes.
The in room breakfast for the duration of our stay was fantastic.
I can't recommend this hotel enough!
Adam
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on May 7, 2024
Thank you for your amazing review Adam, we are so glad that you were able to have an amazing stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Repair persons were making loud noise in the morning while still sleeping.
NO view at all for my room. No public area/public facilities like normal hotel.
Considering the condition, the price was really expensive.
HUACHUN
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on May 4, 2024
Thank you for your review, sorry you didn't enjoy your stay with us. We do always recommend bookings a one bedroom apartment if you are requiring a view.
Housekeeping staff is outstanding. Kept our continental breakfast well stocked and the front desk attendants were informative and helpful. Great views from our room!
Marcia
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Apr 26, 2024
Thank you for your amazing review Marcia, We are glad you had a great stay and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
8/10 Good
Bruce
Traveled with family
Apr 20, 2024
Room is a good size. Parking is easy. Room carpet was very dirty. No sound barrier between rooms. Can hear other room’s conversation
Bruce
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Apr 22, 2024
An excellent apartment block with fabulous views over the lake. The apartment was well equipped, clean and spacious. We recommend this for anyone wanting to stay in Queenstown.
Debrah
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Apr 3, 2024
Thank you for your amazing review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon
Hotel is 10 mins drive to town center and shopping area. Also 10 mins drive to warehouse outlets. Room is somewhat small and dated. Noise from neighbor unit can be heard. Allocated parking lot in the basement. Washing machine and dryer are available. Tip: pay for rooms with a view. Ground floor units have no privacy.
Wendy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Apr 1, 2024
Thank you for your review and for providing this feedback
Treats (milk, fruit, yogurt, bread, fruit & coffee left in for use was a very nice touch & helped us save $ eating out. Convenient washer & dryer outside our door VERY helpful! The rooms are tight for space (inside unit), so we just brought in minimal big luggage.
Michelle
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Mar 30, 2024
Thank you for your amazing review Michelle! We are glad you had such a great stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Very dated property which was unclean & did not deserve its rating. Impolite staff who were unhelpful.
Warning if you book a 1 bed apartment you will be sharing the entrance, utility & door with another person which is not advised on the website.
Katey
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Apr 1, 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Apr 14, 2024
Thank you for your review
6/10 Okay
Will
Traveled with group
Mar 24, 2024
Liked: Amenities
The fan in the bathroom was super loud, and the shower head appears to be a sink one instead. The bathroom sink’s plug was half broken so water wouldn’t drain away fast enough. Carpets were old and had weird stains. The slippers provided looked like it had been worn, as the soles of it wasn’t white as you would have expect it to be and smelt like some cleaning chemical was just sprayed on it.
Will
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Mar 27, 2024
Thank you for your review and we will look into your comments
10/10 Excellent
Christine
Mar 23, 2024
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Apr 14, 2024
Easy and simple check in, the unit had beautiful panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Only 10min walk to the CBD or you could catch a bus in from the bus stop across the road. Excellent stay!
Alice
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Mar 15, 2024
Thank you for your amazing review Alice! We are glad you had such a great stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
8/10 Good
Steven
Mar 13, 2024
Steven
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Apr 3, 2024
Best hotel for this south island trip. Close to town with a full kitchen and unbeatable view. Staff is very responsive and friendly.
Just be aware that there is no elevate and stairs only from parking lot to the room.
Bo
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Mar 7, 2024
Thank you for your amazing review! Glad you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Excellent stay… One of the questions about their pee amenities I really don’t know if I receive that or not. I do not know what it was but the people, the cleaning staff, the receptionist, the apartment all top-notch no complaints.
rita
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Mar 5, 2024
Thank you for your amazing review and for mentioning our great staff! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
8/10 Good
Kathryn
Mar 4, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Kathryn
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Mar 5, 2024
Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay
Our bedroom (king bed) with bath was adequate for our 4 night stay. The apartment complex is a 10 minute walk from downtown and was quite convenient. We appreciated the fruit/yogurt/bread/orange juice provided in the refrig. My only negative comment was the soiled carpet. It really needed a steam clean. This is a very quiet, nicely sited place to stay.
Virginia
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Mar 4, 2024
Thank you for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay. We will look into your comments about the carpet
Great location in Queenstown - about 15 mins walk from the hub. Wonderful views across the lake…
Andrew
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Feb 25, 2024
Thank you for your great review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon
6/10 Okay
Annette
Feb 22, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ineffective air conditioning.
Fuse blew when making toast at 0600. No fuse box seen, no torch, no help as reception closed until 0800 when I rang for assistance. Extremely difficult to use a windowless bathroom and go pack for a tramp to leave by 0630. Any compensation please?
Annette
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Feb 22, 2024
Thank you for your review, you need to contact the hotel directly to discuss the issues you faced
The unit was quiet but maintenance could be improved. The kitchen drawers were looking tired and the venting fan in the bath room was intrusively loud. Overall it was a goid stay and tge parking was premo
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Jan 30, 2024
Thank you for your review and feedback
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
Traveled with partner
Jan 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Jan 27, 2024
Thank you for your amazing 5 star review Daniel, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Jan 26, 2024
Thank you for your glowing 5 star review! We're delighted to hear that our staff exceeded your expectations. It's our pleasure to provide exceptional service, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay.
4/10 Poor
Shuang
Jan 25, 2024
Shuang
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Mar 20, 2024
Thank you for your review
4/10 Poor
Maria
Traveled with partner
Jan 21, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
The first night we arrived there were black hairs in our bedding. Unable to call reception as there is no phone in the room. Air conditioning hardly worked and the room had a musky smell.
Maria
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Swiss Bel Pounamu Apartments on Jan 24, 2024
Thank you for your review, sorry there was leftover fluffy from the laundry on your sheets, we were able to get this changed first thing for you