Title: New Zealand Lakeside Hotels, Australia - New Zealand and the South Pacific: New Zealand Hotel Guide | Expedia.co.uk

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## Our top choices for New Zealand hotels on the lake

![Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/54a97743.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/ef03f702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/8320dd58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/b931bba8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Reef Resort

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-The-Reef-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h6033432.Hotel-Information)

Waipahihi

9.6/10

Exceptional

(965 reviews)

"Incredible hospitality and location "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Ella

£87

includes taxes & fees

3 May - 4 May

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-The-Reef-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h6033432.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/97dc06e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/21eea9e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/0b240807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/21eabeaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information)

Kawarau Falls

8.6/10

Excellent

(1,001 reviews)

"Beautiful hotel. Breakfast is lovely "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Karina

£205

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/4df2f7fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/2e0b649e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Suite Queen with Lake View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/e3251be3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/63301618.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-Millennium-Resort-Manuels.h523241.Hotel-Information)

Waipahihi

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,000 reviews)

"Excellent location! Room was perfect and a delicious breakfast too! "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Gay

£101

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-Millennium-Resort-Manuels.h523241.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/36dee441.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/59c31433.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hotel Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/cecb3e15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/9402a512.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Edgewater

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-Edgewater.h2219853.Hotel-Information)

Wanaka

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,002 reviews)

"room was clean view incredible meals great location amazing"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Edward

£196

includes taxes & fees

26 Apr - 27 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wanaka-Hotels-Edgewater.h2219853.Hotel-Information)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/f17094f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/acce9306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/920f9deb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/ca21fd5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### VR Rotorua Lake Resort

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-VR-Rotorua-Lake-Resort.h898832.Hotel-Information)

Mourea

8.2/10

Very good

(1,000 reviews)

"Lovely location, nice rooms"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Daniella

£53

includes taxes & fees

13 Apr - 14 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-VR-Rotorua-Lake-Resort.h898832.Hotel-Information)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/364a945c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/f833e9fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/52aba18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/fa785a27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-Queenstown.h10842.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1,002 reviews)

"Location with a bus stop just in front of the hotel. Wonderful view of the lake. Staff are friendly and helpful. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

anafu

£168

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-Queenstown.h10842.Hotel-Information)

![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/a60ce8f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/76ede36e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![32-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/4e2e4ffa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![House, 3 Bedrooms, Lakeside | Living area | 32-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/cf2ba2fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Oasis Beach Motel 

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-Oasis-Beach-Resort.h5082749.Hotel-Information)

Waipahihi

8.0/10

Very good

(1,001 reviews)

"Great location "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Simon

£50

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-Oasis-Beach-Resort.h5082749.Hotel-Information)

![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517100/4517013/d9a0bfb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Three-Bedroom Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517100/4517013/a7460a9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517100/4517013/0afeab1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517100/4517013/debd922f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-Twin-Peaks-Lakeside-Inn.h4517013.Hotel-Information)

Taupō Central

8.0/10

Very good

(1,001 reviews)

"Convenient location, clean, very friendly staff."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

hendrika

£75

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-Twin-Peaks-Lakeside-Inn.h4517013.Hotel-Information)

![Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/0bec2305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/3138a0be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/8d85e21a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/bc03fd4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-And-Resort-Queenstown-Lakefront.h523244.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

8.2/10

Very good

(1,000 reviews)

"We were happy that we stay in Copthorne Lakeview Hotel"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Emina

£125

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-And-Resort-Queenstown-Lakefront.h523244.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/6376c0fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/e1ca2295.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/5595d987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/2a21986c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Rees-Hotel-And-Luxury-Apartments.h110468.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1,002 reviews)

"Exceptionally clean, well laid out apartment. Great customer service, easy check in. Shuttle to and from the hotel, great add on."

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Anne-Marie

£197

includes taxes & fees

5 May - 6 May

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Rees-Hotel-And-Luxury-Apartments.h110468.Hotel-Information)

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## Top New Zealand Hotel Reviews

![Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69589/d0069663_y.jpg)

### Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

6/10 Okay

"Not enough parking space for guests "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Heritage-Queenstown.h69589.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106705700/106705669/3304f7c2_y.jpg)

### Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spacious, clean and well equipped. Reservation staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was perfect and in close proximity to sky tower and many other attractions. Public transport was right outside the door which made it very easy to navigate the town. Highly recommend this hotel for travrlllers visiting Auckland."

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-Hotel-Grand-Chancellor-Auckland-City.h106705669.Hotel-Information)

![SkyCity Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40995/9ef4c80f_y.jpg)

### SkyCity Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-SkyCity-Hotel.h40995.Hotel-Information)

![Novotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4230000/4223700/4223624/789196dc_y.jpg)

### Novotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very well fitted out and immaculate. Staff were all very friendly and the restaurant was very good. Very convenient to the airport with no shuttle required. I thought it was better than the Pullman next door and $5\] cheaper for the night"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-Novotel-Auckland-Airport.h4223624.Hotel-Information)

![Grand Millennium Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/410000/409000/408966/0bc35e87_y.jpg)

### Grand Millennium Auckland

8/10 Good

"Loved the heated pool and the staff were great! Our room was perfect for our family."

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-Grand-Millennium-Auckland.h408966.Hotel-Information)

![Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37410000/37408100/37408030/0c31484a_y.jpg)

### Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was fine but was too much for one elderly person and thet would not supply a childs size meal for an adult ."

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Queenstown-Central.h37408030.Hotel-Information)

![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/fd5b0cb9_y.jpg)

### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Hotels-James-Cook-Hotel-Grand-Chancellor.h24850.Hotel-Information)

![The Grand by SkyCity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1386200/1386172/b3b82d1a_y.jpg)

### The Grand by SkyCity

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, 5 min walk from Skydrive bus from airport stop, across street from Skytower/casino, lots of nearby restaurants, about 15 min walk fyom harbour, nice heated indoor pool, comfortable beds, friendly staff"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-The-Grand-By-SkyCity.h1386172.Hotel-Information)

![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/b2b0f400_y.jpg)

### Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel with friendly staff, comfortable beds, right across street from terminal with views of planes but excellent soundproofing/quiet, only 5 minute walk to Antarctic center, a Woolworth and off airport restaurants, hotel restaurant and bar on top floor has very good food, excellent views of runways and sunsets, robot cats help deliver food. Would highly recommend, especially if have early flight."

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information)

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