Rhino's Ski Shack

Hotel lounge, open since 1867, serving cocktails, tapas & champagne in a chic, cozy atmosphere.

Casual Thai eatery featuring a menu of curries, noodles & wok dishes, plus balcony seats.

No-frills studios & apartments in a casual motel offering complimentary parking & Wi-Fi. Offering views of Lake Wakatipu, this down-to-earth motel is a 12-minute walk from Queenstown Gardens and 2 km from Kiwi Birdlife Park. Modest studios and apartments offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment, as well as kitchenettes. Some have whirlpool baths, full kitchens, terraces and/or separate living areas. Parking is complimentary. There are guest laundry facilities.

The World Bar is a quirky, multilevel gem where you can feast on legendary chicken wings and smash burgers while sipping vibrant teapot cocktails.

Nestled by Lake Wakatipu, this laid-back hotel offers cozy rooms, an on-site restaurant serving locally-sourced delights, and serene yoga classes amidst nature.

Casual lakeside apartment hotel offering water views & free Wi-Fi, plus a shingle beach & a jetty.

Basic dorms & private rooms in a buzzy hostel with a shared kitchen, a lounge & nightly activities. A 4-minute walk from the shores of Lake Wakatipu, this lively hostel is a 10-minute walk from Kiwi Birdlife Park and 12 minutes away on foot from Queenstown Gardens. The casual mixed dorms sleep up to 6 guests, and come with free Wi-Fi and bunk beds; bathrooms are shared. Private rooms offer en-suite facilities. Children are welcome in private rooms. Communal areas include a kitchen, a dining room and a BBQ area, as well as a TV lounge with a video game console. Other amenities consist of lockers, and ski and snowboard storage. Nightly activities are offered.

Bright hostel offering freebies such as Wi-Fi, tea/coffee & use of video cameras & bikes. In a stone property above shops on the main street, this casual hostel is a block from the shores of Lake Wakatipu and 2 blocks from the edge of Ben Lomond Scenic Reserve. Colourful mixed-gender dorms offer bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Private rooms are available, some with en suite bathrooms. Linen, towels and Wi-Fi are included. Communal areas include a kitchen (offering complimentary tea/coffee), a shared computer, and a living room with a fireplace, a PlayStation, a Wii and a flat-screen TV. There’s also a dining room and 2 balconies. Compact video cameras and bikes are available to borrow. Ski and snowboard hire is offered.

A trendy spot with a breezy terrace, this restaurant serves up delicious homemade international dishes and cocktails, making it a brunch must-visit.

Simple dorms & private rooms in a casual hostel offering shared kitchens, lounges & a hot tub. A 4-minute walk from a gondola at Skyline Queenstown, this laid-back hostel is a 5-minute walk from eateries along lively Shotover Street and 1 km from Queenstown Gardens. Functional mixed-gender dorms offer free Wi-Fi, bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Some include kitchenettes. Private rooms, some with balconies, are also available. Parking is complimentary. There's also a hot tub and a terrace with sitting areas, plus a coin-operated laundry. Other amenities include shared kitchens, lounges and a library.