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Lakefront Apartments

Property class: 3.5

Photo gallery for Lakefront Apartments

A dining area with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a plate of grapes and cheese.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake, and a mountain in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, located near a body of water.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea through large sliding doors.
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$359
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct

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, Queenstown Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Suite

A dining area with a table set for two, a bottle of wine, and a plate of grapes and cheese.

2 Bedroom Suite

  • Partial lake view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Accessible Access

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

2 Bedroom Accessible Access

  • Lake view
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Three Bedroom Executive Suite Lakeview

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a painting on the wall.

Three Bedroom Executive Suite Lakeview

  • Lake view
  • 110 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Queenstown

Lakefront Apartments places you in the centre of Queenstown, steps from Lake Wakatipu and within a short 5-minute stroll of SKYCITY Wharf Casino. Highlights at this aparthotel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and washers/dryers. .Each apartment is individually decorated and features a TV with cable channels, along with free WiFi, a sitting area and a portable fan. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Housekeeping is not available. .This smoke-free aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and dry cleaning/laundry services. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Queenstown City Centre aparthotel include Steamer Wharf and TSS Earnslaw Steamship.
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What's nearby

  • Steamer Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiwi Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vudu Cafe & Larder - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Finz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pub On Wharf - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Lakefront Apartments

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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Lakefront Apartments offers 21 accommodations with washers/dryers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Queenstown aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board 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 transport

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

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • 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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

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 centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 per cent 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 per cent

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Lakefront Apartments.

Property class

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

What is the cancellation policy at Lakefront Apartments?

Lakefront Apartments offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Apartments?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Apartments on 18 Oct 2026 start from NZ$359, including 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.

Is parking available at Lakefront Apartments?

Yep, Lakefront Apartments has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Lakefront Apartments?

Yep, Lakefront Apartments is a short 7-minute walk from Queenstown Beach. Fun beach activities include parasailing, kayaking and fishing. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lakefront Apartments?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lakefront Apartments?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lakefront Apartments?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lakefront Apartments Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 324 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location beautiful View...everything needed for a comfy stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location by the water and close to all the action in Queenstown
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location for our very quick visit to Queenstown. Free parking and walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
10 stars for the location and view. Close to town and right on the lake. The property was very comfortable and perfectly fine although a little run down. Overall a fantastic stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Not many tv channels and connection not good. Late checkin 3pm arrived and room still not ready. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great location

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good area and nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Better than expected. Read the reviews and we were pleasantly surprised. It was quiet. Yes it needs some basic maintenance but had a great view. Close to town. We spent very little time in the appartment
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities, communication
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great views and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great hotel, great view and wonderful host
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view, lots of space, would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with lovely view of the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good accommodation

Very friendly staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay. Great facilities and great location. We would definitely book it again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, awesome view and full amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great views
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very convenience location close to everything. breathtaking lake view from living room. easy parking. enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location. The apartment was big, clean and with fantastic lake views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and spacious apartment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024