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Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown City Centre

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio, Lake View (Opera) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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8 Duke Street, Queenstown, 9300
  • Place, TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 441 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Patio, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Patio, Lake View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio, Lake View (Opera) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio, Lake View (Opera)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Prestige)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prestige)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Queenstown

City center retreat .With a stay at this Queenstown City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Toi o Tahuna and Skycity Queenstown Casino. Fear Factory Queenstown and Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Skyline Queenstown - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queenstown Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beechtree - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gongcha - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown City Centre
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3003 square feet (279 square meters) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Queenstown hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3003 sq ft of conference space
  • 279 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2005
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa offers 82 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and safes. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 50 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 45 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 95.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 45 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 50 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 95.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is 4.9 mi (13-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 Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa on Oct 7, 2025 start from $247.35, 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 Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa.

How close is Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Queenstown Beach and 4.4 mi (14-min drive) from Frankton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 45 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Skycity Queenstown Casino (2-min walk) and SKYCITY Wharf Casino (4-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for NZD 50 per day.

Does Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa does not have a pool.

Does Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is home to Left Bank Cafe/Bistro, which features international cuisine.

Does Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, Swedish massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa to downtown Queenstown?

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is 0.1 mi away from Queenstown.

Reviews

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 708 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 708 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 708 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 708 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 708 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. It is so elegant. The staff are so warm and welcoming. The rooms beautiful. the beds are soooo comfortable. The Sheets. Linen all beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything- a wonderful hotel in an excellent location when visiting Queenstown!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jay, West Covina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Property was very accomodating and rooms were nice. The Staff was super friendly. The major issue was lack of available and working WIFI. It was impossible for me to work from my hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of Queenstown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gudrun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the heart of Queenstown- very friendly and helpful staff - delicious breakfasts / comfortable luxurious room with great bed and pillows
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Piano playing and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

henry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous location and great sized rooms. Staff are amazing and the breakfast is fantastic. The only down fall of this hotel is it’s a bit tired and rooms need a re furb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel. Warm and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babette

Fabulous
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Very nice rooms. Nice vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

cesar

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
need update
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under renovation on a few floors - always a beautiful stay. We travel to Queenstown every year and always stay here - brilliant!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all ammenities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Great Hotel, central to everything especially if you want to catch shuttled to MT. Rooms large and comfy. Always get a welcome when we artive into hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A 5 Star hotel in a great location. Large comfortable room with underfloor heating in bathroom. Excellent service at reception and restaurant which served a wide variety of food including eggs as you like them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great position and service. Only drawback was the age of the rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024