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Empire Hotel Queenstown

2.5 star property
Inn in Queenstown with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Staircase
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Interior
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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2 Orr Street, Queenstown, TAS, 7467
  • West Coast Wilderness Railway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Queenstown Library
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Queenstown Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Room, Ensuite

Queen Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Ensuite

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, towels

Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Shower, free toiletries, towels

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Shower, free toiletries, towels

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Queen Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room With 1 Double Bed And Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room With Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Queenstown

At Empire Hotel Queenstown you'll be within steps of The Paragon Theatre and West Coast Wilderness Railway. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Queenstown inn include Miners Siding and Queenstown Library.
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What's nearby

  • West Coast Wilderness Railway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Paragon Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queenstown Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nelson Falls - 9 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Hall's Creek Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪3K's Takeaway - ‬1 min walk
  • Railway Hotel
  • ‪Tracks Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • Moonscape Wine Bar
  • JJ's Coffee Shoppe

About this property

Empire Hotel Queenstown

Inn in Queenstown with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Empire Hotel Queenstown also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and a communal living room. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Queenstown inn.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Empire Hotel Queenstown offers 20 accommodations with free toiletries. 30-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with digital channels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Hotel Bar]
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 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
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 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Empire Hotel Queenstown
Empire Queenstown
The Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel Queenstown Inn
Empire Hotel Queenstown Queenstown
Empire Hotel Queenstown Inn Queenstown

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Empire Hotel Queenstown?

Empire Hotel Queenstown offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Hotel Queenstown?

As of 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Hotel Queenstown on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$139.11, 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 Empire Hotel Queenstown?

Yep, Empire Hotel Queenstown has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Empire Hotel Queenstown?

No, Empire Hotel Queenstown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Empire Hotel Queenstown?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Empire Hotel Queenstown?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Empire Hotel Queenstown?

No, pets are not allowed.

Empire Hotel Queenstown Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 358 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed out stay at the Empire. The bar girl and our waitress in the dining room were so helpful and friendly. Our room was very comfy although one side of the electric blanket didn’t work. The creaky floor added character to the building. The entrance with its beautiful staircase and furniture was so beautiful . Thoroughly enjoyed our meal in the dining room and our breakfast the next morning. Would recommend this hotel to our friends.😊.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful period building, with lovely clean self contained rooms, quiet atmosphere and pleasant, courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Worn-down plush elegance. If you like a bit of grit, this place is for you: 3m ceilings, but only a pull-cord heat lamp & electric mattress warmers to stave off the chill. 2-hour kerb parking with reassurances that it “should be fine” is the Free Parking advertised! Room doors require two free hands to open so don’t juggle too many bags. No table, dresser, shelf or rail, so hang your clothes on two hooks on the door. Once there was a TV because cables hang from a mount on the wall. The “lounge” has an awkward TV with local channels, next to the panini press (no slice toaster) and microwave. This is where the fridge is, down a very long creaky hallway and across the regal upstairs lobby. While there, may as well check out the gorgeous second-floor wrap-around veranda beneath the building’s iconic arches, overlooking the town (in which this hotel is the most impressive). If you are in one of the farthest rooms like I was, the closest washroom is a tiny one down a hallway leading to the fire escape. The nice & big washrooms across from rooms 12/13/14 are bright and clean. WiFi was okay, better on laptop than phone, which disconnected a lot. Modern outlets and light switch by bed is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great character and great for the star rating

Great for the price and stars. Rooms were simple but very clean with an updated bathroom. Location is perfect and check in was easy. Breakfast is basic - toast, cereal, coffee and juice but free so excellent. It felt very local and authentic. Great character.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, comfortable,quiet, private & clean with everything U can think of.. thankyou so much! Ensuite room is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the heritage value of the hotel, we had an ensuite which had refrigerator, very comfortable bed and a spacious and modern bathroom. The breakfast was sufficient and I definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Xx
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jolanta

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs major renovations. There was no bathroom only to share down the hall. Walls in the rooms need paint or at least nice clean. Wouldn't trust the linen. We have not stay this 2 nights but went to Strahan and paid again for 2 nights. Staff in hotel not helping but advising to get the problem fixed by lastminute. This accommodation is not suitable for travellers, needs to be clasified as hostel, in my opinion. Queenstown itself is not ready for visitors, no attractions all together. It was our first time there and for sure the last one.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shobha, Brisbane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Good stopover, centrally located in town.

Beautiful old building. Room served its purpose for an over night stay with a shared bathroom..The hotel was centrally located in the town. We ate a lovely meal in in the restaurant in the evening and it was reasonably priced. Staff were very attentive. We had a continental breakfast in with the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick, Saskatoon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a heritage property beautiful wood throughout The staircase is exceptional parting at the top intp two directions Huge dining room Wonderful location in this unique town The bedroom we giot was small but the bathroom was new and all in all comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautifully maintained and restored
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was nice and compact. Beautiful historic hotel. The only fault was their laundry facilities. I wasted over $10 as the dryer would only go on for 5 minutes at a time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay in an historical building. Limited interaction with staff but friendly reception. Very clean snd good value pub grubb.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was tiny but clean. Bed was comfortable. Shared bathrooms were reasonably new and clean. Dinner was nice and bonus free continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for your Queenstown escape!

Genuine friendly service in a traditional hotel. Great bike storage, fresh bathrooms and a welcome breakfast. Thanks for making our Queenstown holiday special.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Neville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, but basic amenities in room, like no aircon or TV. 2 of 4 shared bathroom closed as "out of order" Woke up during the night by drunken shouting outside the the hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Lovely old building, great food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

JANE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old pub with lots of history. Brand new ensuite in the queen bedroom. No ceiling or pedestal fan in the room, and no flyscreen to open window unfortunately. Great dinner. Lovely old original historical decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, Kristy was so great, a continental breakfast included, literally taken back to the past, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room had an internal window and was rather small. Two single beds were what we asked for. The room wes very dated, but the hotel Is very old and alot of the original features are still there. They had put a new bathroom in. We ate in the dining room and had a very tasty meal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a pub. The floors squeaked all night and the facilities in the room were rather limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024