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Our top choices for Australia - New Zealand and the South Pacific hotels on the lake

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1. The Reef Resort

The Reef Resort
4.0 star property
Waipahihi
9.6 out of 10, 984, (984 reviews)
"The heated pool"
Australia
Emma
The price is ฿3,555
฿4,088 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
The Reef Resort
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

2. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, 1000, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location."
Singapore
Zujian
The price is ฿5,667
฿6,518 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A table set for dining with a view of a lake and a boat in the distance.

3. Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō

Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
4.5 star property
Waipahihi
9.0 out of 10, 1001, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful cottage. Service was amazing. Great place to rest."
United States
Alice M
The price is ฿3,593
฿4,132 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels Taupō
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4. Edgewater

Edgewater
4.5 star property
Wanaka
9.0 out of 10, 1000, (1,000 reviews)
"My second time staying here. Everything about this place is amazing. Comfortable rooms, great restaurant, breathtaking views, wonderful grounds. I will be back again for sure"
Australia
Kim
The price is ฿4,673
฿5,374 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Edgewater
A lakeside seating area with a view of the sunset over the water.

5. VR Rotorua Lake Resort

VR Rotorua Lake Resort
4.5 star property
Mourea
8.2 out of 10, 1000, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was spacious and the view to the lake was great! Very friendly staff."
United States
Olga Arlin
The price is ฿1,489
฿1,712 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
Three woven pendant lights hanging from a ceiling with a view of a body of water and buildings in the background.

6. Lakes Hotel

Lakes Hotel
4.5 star property
West Lakes
9.2 out of 10, 1000, (1,000 reviews)
"My daughter and I loved the room and the pool and the views"
Australia
Melissa
Lakes Hotel
A balcony with a fire feature, seating, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

7. Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
4.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.0 out of 10, 1002, (1,002 reviews)
"The location is superb second to none"
Australia
Wayne
The price is ฿7,503
฿8,629 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by plants and a building with a balcony.

8. Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel
4.5 star property
Waipahihi
8.2 out of 10, 1005, (1,005 reviews)
"Very good staff and reception. Nice room."
Australia
Michael
The price is ฿1,963
฿2,257 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Oasis Beach Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

9. Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
3.5 star property
Taupō Central
8.0 out of 10, 1002, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Nicole
The price is ฿2,273
฿2,614 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn
A room with a view of mountains and a lake. There is a round table and two chairs.

10. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.2 out of 10, 1000, (1,000 reviews)
"I didn’t enjoy the breakfast"
Australia
Gerhard
The price is ฿4,980
฿5,727 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
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Top Australia - New Zealand and the South Pacific Hotel Reviews

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place to stay if you love the cbd and the surrounding things to do within the cbd. I walked pretty much everywhere (outskirts as well) and the city is just a wonderful things to experience from outside (not in a car). The location of hotel is great because the tram is literally right across the street while travel supplies (toiletries) is found in a store about a block away (less than a 10 minute walk). Bars and restaurants are close by too."
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Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

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