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Top 10 Drift Bay hotels and places to stay

Heritage Queenstown
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Loved the room and facilities.Very disappointed with the $15 a night parking fee."
The price is £126
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Heritage Queenstown
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Beautiful property. Very well kept. Lovely atmosphere. Clean. Staff were super accommodating, helpful and friendly. Is a good 10min drive to Queenstown centre but you can catch the water taxi across which picks you up right outside the resort. "
The price is £81
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (738)
"Reception was wonderful. Anything we needed or asked we were taken care of promptly. And kindly. "
The price is £84
per night
15 Jun - 16 Jun
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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Ramada Queenstown Central
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (842)
"Very nice hotel. Spacious rooms. We got the Lakeview rooms so it was spectacular "
The price is £103
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Ramada Queenstown Central
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great views"
The price is £166
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Mi-pad Queenstown
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (568)
"Very modern, tidy, and quiet despite construction out front; very walkable to restaurants and shopping."
The price is £86
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Mi-pad Queenstown
LyLo Queenstown
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (550)
"This place understands hospitality. I was thoroughly pleased with my stay. If you have any issues while you are there, talk to the reception. They listen and make things right. Keep up that way of service Lylo!"
The price is £57
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
LyLo Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Love that the bus stops in front of the hotel and is a walking distance from the city center"
The price is £96
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Lovely view of the lake. Large, comfortable room. Easy walk into town. Helpful staff"
The price is £91
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
Sherwood Queenstown
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (707)
"Very ecological with beautiful views of the lake and mountain tops. Dinner at the restaurant was exceptional as well! "
The price is £83
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Sherwood Queenstown
Peppers Beacon Queenstown
4.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1164)
"Major lift repairs changed the atmosphere a bit. Friendly staff who were attentive. Comfy bed and clean room. Would stay again."
The price is £116
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Peppers Beacon Queenstown
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
4.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very comfortable and well located "
The price is £84
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Mercure Queenstown Resort
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Beautiful mountain and lake view. "
The price is £89
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Mercure Queenstown Resort
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Very convenient location, good value for money, the parking was a bit annoying though."
The price is £74
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Melbourne Lodge
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (595)
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The price is £72
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Melbourne Lodge
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great to be able to arrange an early check-in as we needed to be at the Earnslaw wharf for a Walter Peak cruise. Water taxi transport option was cheap and quick. Room was basic but functional. A bit more care with cleaning could be taken. Overall very enjoyable"
The price is £81
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
Earnslaw Lodge
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (607)
"Plenty of room in the unit"
The price is £82
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Earnslaw Lodge
Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (229)
"As the property was quite new all the amenities were great. One drawback was that if you were out for the evening it was hard to find a parking spot when you came back. New restaurants and a grocery store were nearby which was nice. Downtown Queenstown is about a 15 minute drive."
The price is £100
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Quest Queenstown
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (661)
"It is in the heart of the city. The room is big. Facilities are great. "
The price is £168
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Millbrook Resort
5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (690)
"beautiful as always. the reduced cleaning green eco-discount (aka Milbrook employing fewer staff) wasn't too much of a big deal but it was a bit of a surprise because we weren't told about it..."
The price is £213
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Millbrook Resort
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Drift Bay Travel Info

Number of hotels
1,406
Highest price
£194
Lowest price
£57
Known attractions
Skyline Queenstown, Kiwi and Birdlife Park and The Remarkables Ski Area
5-star hotels
17

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Drift Bay?

Located 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from the heart of Drift Bay, Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown and Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Drift Bay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Drift Bay has to offer?

Residence du Parc by Staysouth: This holiday home rental outside of Drift Bay is located in the mountains, and offers a fireplace, a TV and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a full-sized fridge, a dishwasher and a stovetop. See all vacation rentals in Drift Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Drift Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Drift Bay.

What are some hotels with pools in Drift Bay?

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa: 5-star hotel located near Lake Wakatipu. Offers a children's pool, an indoor pool and a full-service spa. QT Queenstown and Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown are a couple of other choices that offer an on-site pool.

What's it like to stay in Drift Bay?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Drift Bay has to offer. In Drift Bay, there are 4 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Drift Bay.

What should I do while I'm visiting Drift Bay?

A favourite place to visit is Lake Wakatipu. You'll also find The Remarkables Ski Area and Queenstown Event Centre in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Drift Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Drift Bay?

The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Drift Bay is 1506 mm.

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