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Lakefront Apartments

3.5 star property
3.5-star aparthotel perfect for exploring Queenstown

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Mountain view

2 Bedroom Suite

  • Partial lake view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

  • Lake view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

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

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 Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Kingdom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finz - ‬5 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 self 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

Lakefront Apartments Apartment Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments Apartment
Lakefront Apartments Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments
Lakefront Apartments Hotel Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments Aparthotel
Lakefront Apartments Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments Aparthotel Queenstown

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 Jan 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Apartments on Feb 23, 2026 start from $570.73, 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.

Lakefront Apartments Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 313 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karalea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
There were amazing views, close to town and the bed was comfy but that is where it ended. Door had a large gap in it and it was below zero and the heater didn’t work at all. The shower head fell off the wall and the soap dispenser had been thrown off the wall. The tiles at the door were loose. Everything had been fixed in a half hearted manner. The place was very dated and even the appliances and utensils were from the 1990’s. No way this was a 4 star … more like a 2 star
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dan, Taupo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Building condition was poor, the main ranch door windows had 2-3cm gaps around the whole frame. Sliders doors to balcony could not open and it looked like previous renters had used the side window to access the balcony. and the window hinges were also broken. This resulting window not able to open that well. The appartment is very tired and in need of a refit. would not stay there in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful outlook. Loved the separate areas from living to sleeping. Nicely presented. Very close to town. Easy walking distance.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dante

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area and nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location

Great location overlooking the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Moana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We have stayed before and would definitely return close walk to town on the flat, no hills
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chih Hsien

Traveled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tingting

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sunil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property was very dirty we had to ask for another clean, also in the booking telephone number mention doesn't exist. Also took awhile to find reception as its next door, which should be mention in bold
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location and the view were wonderful. The bathroom was great. Kitchen needs a bit of tlc. Our dishwasher didn’t work and the supplies of crockery and cultery were pretty minimal. Fresh towels were delivered daily which seemed a little excessive, especially given the cleaning left a bit to be desired.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Parvati

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good apart from the parking we had to do near the reception and walk to the house
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sally

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Payed for a premium room but didn’t receive this as apparently they were sold out. I booked 7 weeks prior and there was a room available when I booked. Didn’t get offered any compensation for this. Instead got a ground floor room. Bedroom window wouldn’t shut so my children were cold all night. Wifi terribly slow. Bathroom towel handle fell off in my hand. Was not even attached. Wooden stool had tried to be fixed using either a paper towel or toilet paper and hadn’t worked. Place was very clean though. Would never stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a three bedroom apartment due to our family size. Apartment was of a good size and well equipped. Great view overlooking the lake and location was just a short 10 minute walk into the centre of Queenstown.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Misleading pictures

The apartment did not look like what I booked! It smelled like old kitty litter. It was old and dated. The shower curtain was falling off, the hot plate wasn’t working but they did fix it. The master bedroom had no windows and was like a tomb. It was uncomfortable. Hotels.com should know this. It was nasty. It did have a parking spot and you could see the lake sort of. I expected a nice kitchen as well. I would never return
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view from living room is awesome. Enjoy spend time in the model.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very tired and some items unserviceable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Robyn

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many things not working. Very shabby. Poor points not working when overloaded. Generally very poor condition.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property in excellent location. I stayed there around 20 years ago also was looking forward to being back. Was disappointed with this visit and would not stay again. Maintenance shocking(broken chairs, toilet not flushing, carpet stretched with waves creating trip hazards just to name a few).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great position , walking distance to town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with our accommodations. Right near the water, able to leave the car right in front of our room and walk everywhere. After reading some reviews say it was 80s style interior, I was not sure what to expect but found it very clean and comfortable. Well supplied with towels every day. Wifi was a bit spotty but not like we used it often. Would definitely stay here again. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynnette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A real shame. This property could be great if was looked after well. Great views and location but….. Absolutely stank to the point we had to leave the balcony doors open all night and day to bear being in there, cleaned poorly to the point of some things being really gross (the sheet were clean we will give them that) and very badly maintained. Hope that start looking after the properties but until they do avoid!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ken

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a room with a nice lake view, but it was absolutely terrible and beyond disappointing. If I could, I wouldn’t even give it one star. The description of the property was misleading and included false information. The building was extremely old, with broken windows that frequently let bugs in. The door lock was nearly broken, and we struggled to get in every time. The dishwasher was broken, filthy, and emitted a foul smell. The washing machine was also dirty, making it difficult to use. The carpets were disgusting, with dead insects scattered around, and insect remains stuck all over the walls. One of the bedroom lights was broken, and some bedside lamps didn’t even have bulbs. A small table was broken and dangerously wobbly. The kitchen drawers were falling apart, with front panels coming off. The toilet paper holder was broken, so the toilet paper was placed directly on top of the tank. The parking lot was narrow and extremely difficult to navigate. The cleaning was completely inadequate, with dust accumulating everywhere. During our stay, we developed nasal issues and suffered from dust allergies. Despite requesting the staff to fix the dishwasher and clean the carpets, nothing was done. The place was unsanitary and unacceptable. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone under any circumstances. Very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025