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Our top choices for Drift Bay hotels

A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.

1. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
4.5 star property
Frankton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (770 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Australia
Isaac
The price is ąøæ4,631
ąøæ5,326 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

2. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,686 reviews)
"Best stay"
Australia
Rachhdeep
The price is ąøæ5,177
ąøæ5,954 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

3. Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (527 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
AGUSTIN
The price is ąøæ4,449
ąøæ5,117 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Quest Queenstown
An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and cushions, a glass wall, and string lights.

4. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
4.5 star property
Frankton
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (899 reviews)
"Great place to stay and very friendly staff!"
Australia
Caroline
The price is ąøæ4,946
ąøæ5,687 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.

5. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (965 reviews)
"Great location, views and room as described. Easy check-in and check-out and handy facilities."
Australia
Mark
The price is ąøæ4,879
ąøæ5,611 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Wyndham Garden Queenstown
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

6. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
4.0 star property
Frankton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,212 reviews)
"Had a great stay Awesome staff"
Australia
Kyle
The price is ąøæ4,949
ąøæ5,691 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
A modern living room with a stone wall, a sofa, a chair, a glass coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
4.5 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Shane
The price is ąøæ5,469
ąøæ6,289 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

8. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
5.0 star property
Queenstown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Couldnā€™t fault a thing about The Rees! The accomodation was fantastic as was the staff and food. The shuttle bus that takes you into the heart of Queenstown was really handy as well. Will definitely stay there again on our next visit."
Australia
Kelly
The price is ąøæ10,596
ąøæ12,186 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
A mountainous landscape with a lake, a small settlement, and dense forest.

9. Sherwood Queenstown

Sherwood Queenstown
4.0 star property
Queenstown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent comfortable rooms. Great location and a true NZ vibe"
Australia
Ben
The price is ąøæ4,436
ąøæ5,102 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sherwood Queenstown
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.

10. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4.5 star property
Queenstown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"Great hotel to stay in. Its a little old but none the less a great hotel. The guy at the bar was really great and gave wonderful service. Would stay again."
Australia
Nicole
The price is ąøæ5,610
ąøæ6,451 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a lake through a large window.

11. Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG
4.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"great location, lake view accommodation....good buffet breakfast with great service"
Australia
jignesh
The price is ąøæ5,888
ąøæ6,772 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG
A modern kitchen with a view of mountains, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

12. Autoline Motel

Autoline Motel
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (572 reviews)
"Very warm and comfortable. Would stay again."
Australia
Mike
The price is ąøæ3,260
ąøæ3,749 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Autoline Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Kawarau Falls
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely loved the breakfast daily, fresh food, great variety and the staff were all so lovely and helpful. Rooms were cleaned well and beds made daily with fresh towels. Great location by the lake."
Australia
Kacie
The price is ąøæ6,734
ąøæ7,745 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.

14. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,595 reviews)
"Awesome, will stay here again!"
Australia
Kathryn
The price is ąøæ4,946
ąøæ5,687 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn with a palm tree.

15. Queenstown Motel Apartments

Queenstown Motel Apartments
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (734 reviews)
"Unit was very clean , very comfortable all round. Would stay again."
Australia
Martin
The price is ąøæ3,639
ąøæ4,185 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Queenstown Motel Apartments
A modern hotel with a central courtyard, surrounded by residential buildings, with a mountain range in the background.

16. voco Queenstown by IHG

voco Queenstown by IHG
4.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great position and very walkable into and back from town centre."
Australia
Phillip Daniel
The price is ąøæ7,013
ąøæ8,065 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
voco Queenstown by IHG
A modern outdoor terrace with a glass balustrade overlooking a lake and mountains.

17. Avani Queenstown Hotel

Avani Queenstown Hotel
4.5 star property
Queenstown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,498 reviews)
"Great spot , beautiful rooms"
Australia
Tyson
The price is ąøæ5,773
ąøæ6,638 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Avani Queenstown Hotel
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18. Mƶvenpick Queenstown

Mƶvenpick Queenstown
4.0 star property
Fernhill
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely room with view of lake and mountain Restaurant staff very friendly Good breakfast selection"
United Kingdom
hilary
The price is ąøæ5,938
ąøæ6,829 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Mƶvenpick Queenstown
A modern living room with a sofa and a glass coffee table, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain and sea view.

19. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (710 reviews)
"It's location help me to enjoy Queenstown more It's very clean and everything a person needs in a apartment when away was Provided so it made the stay very comfortable"
Australia
Salah
The price is ąøæ4,764
ąøæ5,478 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Highview Apartments
A balcony with wicker furniture and a glass table overlooking a mountain and lake.

20. Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location, excellent food all around great place to stay."
Australia
Eliot
The price is ąøæ5,690
ąøæ6,543 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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Hotels recommended for families in Drift Bay

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
4.0 star property
Frankton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,686)
The price is ąøæ5,177
ąøæ5,954 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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Check out the local area in Drift Bay as you venture to sights like Lake Wakatipu.

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A calm lake surrounded by lush green hills and mountains.
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Top Drift Bay Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

8/10 Good
"Easy parking, good breakfast just boring to have same thing everyday, they should change and repeat twice or thrice in a week"
Hitesh Babulal 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

More cheap stays in Drift Bay

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

12B Centennial Avenue Arrowtown
The price is ąøæ1,149 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
ąøæ1,149
ąøæ1,321 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Drift Bay?
Located 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from the heart of Drift Bay, La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central and Kamana Lakehouse. 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?
Manata Lodge: This holiday home rental outside of Drift Bay is located on a river, and has a fireplace, a terrace and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. It offers a garden, a library and 1 hot tub so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. 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?
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown: Offers a sauna, an outdoor pool and complimentary wireless Internet access. View all hotels with pools in Drift Bay.
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 5 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 Jacks Point Golf Course and The Remarkables Ski Area 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 13Ā°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 3Ā°C. Average annual precipitation for Drift Bay is 1506 mm.