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Top 10 Drift Bay hotels and places to stay

Aspen Getaway
Exterior

Aspen Getaway

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Vini was so good to us, we asked if we can do late check out and he said yes. We would love to stay here again in the future. 😊"
The price is CA $1,906
CA $2,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2025
Aspen Getaway
Kamana Lakehouse
Building design

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (378)
"Beautiful property. Staff were friendly and helpful. The soak hot tub and breakfast were both excellent. "
The price is CA $345
CA $397 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2025
Kamana Lakehouse
Mercure Queenstown Resort
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Mercure Queenstown Resort

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"The accomodation was good, nice breakfast and lake view from the room. The only inconvenient was parking. Had to park the car outside in the street. "
The price is CA $203
CA $233 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2025
Mercure Queenstown Resort
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"We would definitely stay here again in the future "
The price is CA $243
CA $279 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2025
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Modern One Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
Private 1 Bedroom Apartment | Balcony view

Modern One Bedroom Apartment with Lake View

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Gorgeous little unit in a quiet area. Stylishly decorated, beautifully clean and met all our needs."
The price is CA $226
CA $325 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2025
Modern One Bedroom Apartment with Lake View
Highview Apartments
LCD TV

Highview Apartments

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (470)
"Great location for a great price. Parking available. Very enjoyable stay "
The price is CA $212
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Highview Apartments
Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown
Exterior

Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown

3.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Great location for our needs. Lovely view across the lake. Getting a freshen up. "
The price is CA $256
CA $294 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2025
Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown
Peppers Beacon Queenstown
3 Bedroom Lakeview Apartment | Living area

Peppers Beacon Queenstown

4.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1202)
"Great hotel, location, friendly efficient staff. Enabled us to leave luggage before and after stay. Highly recommend. "
The price is CA $217
CA $250 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2025
Peppers Beacon Queenstown
The Beacon - Town Centre Apartment 620
Apartment, Courtyard View | Living area

The Beacon - Town Centre Apartment 620

2.5 star property
The price is CA $379
CA $844 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2025
The Beacon - Town Centre Apartment 620
2-BEDROOM PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - THE BEACON 1004
Apartment | Private spa tub

2-BEDROOM PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - THE BEACON 1004

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3)
"We very much enjoyed our stay. The apartment was very nice. We thoroughly enjoyed the views, gas fireplace, and location. If we return to Queenstown, we will definitely stay here again and we will recommend it to our friends. "
2-BEDROOM PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - THE BEACON 1004
QT Queenstown
Bar (on property)

QT Queenstown

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (884)
"Everything about my stay at the QT was perfect. The view from my remarkable king room was incredible and the staff went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable. For example, the staff dropped off dessert at my door every night of my stay, which was such a nice touch."
The price is CA $412
CA $473 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2025
QT Queenstown
Lakefront Apartments
2 Bedroom Premier Lakeview | Balcony view

Lakefront Apartments

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (276)
"Great location, awesome view and full amenities"
The price is CA $318
CA $365 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2025
Lakefront Apartments
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (384)
"The best part about this place is the location. Right on the lake, fab views, also decent price. But very, very noisy from the road. Room windows so badly insulated that even the sparrows chirping loud! Some simple maintenance would fix this."
The price is CA $178
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2025
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Exterior

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great location, beautiful hotel with a great view to the lake …the bar and restaurant has a terrace with a bread taking and the food is amazing. The hotel staff is adorable friendly and helpful."
The price is CA $294
CA $338 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2025
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
The Waterfront
Lake

The Waterfront

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (329)
"We loved our stay at the waterfront. We were warned about ongoing renovation work on the exterior of the building, but it didn't affect our stay at all. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. Two bathrooms came in handy. There was a convenience store close by, so we were able to grab the essentials when we arrived. There is free parking, but it's rather tight for SUVs. The staff were all welcoming. The view from the third floor was very nice (2 bedroom apartment). We will stay...
The price is CA $690
CA $794 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
The Waterfront
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
Exterior

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown, an IHG Hotel

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"In the heart of it all in queens town! We loved the breakfast. Strongly recommend!"
The price is CA $317
CA $364 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2025
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown, an IHG Hotel
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Private spa tub

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Location is amazing.Easy to walk to shops and restaurants. Bed was so comfortable. Would stay here again. The only issue was a dirty tissue by curtains."
The price is CA $301
CA $346 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2025
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Coronation Lodge
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Coronation Lodge

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (410)
"awesome location. walk to town in less than 5 minutes. had everything we needed right here"
Coronation Lodge
Eichardt's Private Hotel
The Penthouse | Private spa tub

Eichardt's Private Hotel

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (70)
"Excellent location!"
The price is CA $1,186
CA $1,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Eichardt's Private Hotel
The Lofts Apartments
Front of property - evening/night

The Lofts Apartments

3.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (670)
"We arrived at 1945, check in was advertised as 2000 close, no one around, knocked on a couple of doors and looked around then a guy appeared and said your key is in your room, as if we should know what he meant…we had no email so didn’t know our room number. Apart from that pretty good place, very close to everything in the centre, all clean and tidy if a little dated…."
The price is CA $159
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2025
The Lofts Apartments
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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 traveler data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown, an IHG Hotel and Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Drift Bay.

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

Manata Lodge: Visitors like this Drift Bay vacation home rental. It is located on a river and has a fireplace, a terrace, and a barbecue grill 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 a spa tub so you can immerse yourself in your vacation. See all vacation rentals in Drift Bay.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Drift Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Drift Bay?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Drift Bay, head over to our customer service page.

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 onsite pool.

How is it staying in Drift Bay?

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

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

A favorite place to visit is Lake Wakatipu. You'll also find Jacks Point Golf Course and The Remarkables Ski Area in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Drift Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Drift Bay?

The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 55°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 37°F. Average annual precipitation for Drift Bay is 59 inches.