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Lakefront Apartments

3.5 star property
3.5-star aparthotel perfect for exploring Queenstown

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Mountain view
2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Front of property
2 Bedroom Penthouse Lakeview | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview | Balcony view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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26 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9300
  • Place, Steamer Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Mountain view

2 Bedroom Suite

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Executive Suite Lakeview | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Three Bedroom Executive Suite Lakeview

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Queenstown

Heart of Queenstown.At this Queenstown City Centre aparthotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu and SKYCITY Wharf Casino. Steamer Wharf and TSS Earnslaw Steamship are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Steamer Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queenstown Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Kingdom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pog Mahones - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bella Cucina - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Lakefront Apartments

3.5-star aparthotel perfect for exploring Queenstown
As a guest of Lakefront Apartments, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Lakefront Apartments also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Queenstown aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Lakefront Apartments offers 21 accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Queenstown aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 45 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Meal delivery service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 21 units
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Lakeside Motel 18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 25 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.15 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Lakefront Apartments.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lakefront Apartments to the airport?

Lakefront Apartments is 5.2 mi (10-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Apartments?

As of Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Apartments on Dec 13, 2025 start from $203.53, excluding 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.

Does Lakefront Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Lakefront Apartments offers an airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on request, for a charge of NZD 25. per person, one-way.

How close is Lakefront Apartments to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 7-minute walk from Queenstown Beach and 4.8 mi (15-min drive) from Frankton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lakefront Apartments offer free breakfast?

Lakefront Apartments does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lakefront Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but SKYCITY Wharf Casino (4-min walk) and Skycity Queenstown Casino (7-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Apartments?

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

Is there free parking at Lakefront Apartments?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Lakefront Apartments have a pool?

Lakefront Apartments does not have a pool.

Does Lakefront Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Lakefront Apartments to downtown Queenstown?

Lakefront Apartments is 0.3 mi away from Queenstown.