Hotels in Queenstown

Find the best Queenstown hotel for your dates, by price or preference

Compare hotel deals across hundreds of providers, all in one place

Look out for Queenstown hotels with free cancellation or excellent ratings

Trusted Queenstown hotel providers

See all hotels in Queenstown

View more hotels
Prices may change – pop in your dates for the best estimate. Note that prices are based on previous traveller searches and partner prices.
Prices may change – pop in your dates for the best estimate. Note that prices are based on previous traveller searches and partner prices.
View more hotels

Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Queenstown.

Find a Queenstown hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues at the top Queenstown attractions by staying close to them.

Fast facts

Sleep easy, armed with the stuff that's good to know before you go.
Highest rated hotelThe Railway Hotel – 4.7

How to find the best hotel deals in Queenstown

Want to use the same magic that powers our award-winning flight search to find the best room rates on the internet? Here are a few tips to help you search and save in seconds.

How to find the best hotel deal in Queenstown

  • Want to find hotel deals as effortlessly as you book flights? Our smart search engine can take care of it all. Here's how you can save time and money when searching for your Queenstown hotel.

  • Save on your Queenstown hotel and get first pick of what's on offer by booking early. You'll also have more time to compare and choose the perfect place.

  • Still, be ready to pounce on any last-minute deals. Some places cut their rates a day or two before arrival to fill empty rooms. This is more likely to happen during low season or on quieter days, however.

  • Another secret trick to finding cheaper hotels? Flexibility. If your itinerary isn't set in stone, experiment with your travel dates and discover just how much you can save.

  • Browse around for stays with free cancellation. Lock in a deal today and easily cancel later if your plans change.

Where to stay in Queenstown

Central Queenstown

  • Choose the city centre and be where it all happens. Take your pick of these hotels that keep you close to the most-visited attractions in central Queenstown.

  • Find a room at Empire Hotel Queenstown. One of the most sought-after hotels near Nelson Falls, get comfy here and you'll be about 0.16 kilometres from this sight. This Queenstown hotel gets a lot of bookings from families and holds a 3-star rating.

  • Browsing around for hotels near Horsetail Falls? About 5 kilometres away, Mt Lyell Anchorage keeps you close enough to pop over on a whim. With a 3-star rating, this hotel in Queenstown is a favourite choice for couples in particular.

  • Or check out the availability of hotels near Iron Blow Lookout. Gold Rush Inn is 2 kilometres or so from this sight. Families regularly choose this 3-star option as their base for enjoying everything the city has to offer.

When to go to Queenstown

  • Weather plays a big role in choosing the right time to visit. If you prefer warmer conditions, January typically delivers with temperatures reaching up to 22ºC.

  • August is the coolest time of year, with lows of 2ºC.

  • Search for Queenstown hotels during February to enjoy mostly clear skies. Averaging seven days of rain, this is the driest month.

  • July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 16 days of rainfall.

Best hotels in Queenstown

Best budget hotels

  • Just need somewhere to sleep? Budget Queenstown hotels provide the basics so you can spend on what truly counts: having adventures and filling your suitcase with souvenirs. Often equipped with money-saving amenities like self-service laundries and kitchenettes, you'll find at least seven of these stays across the city.

  • Sleep well without going all out at The Railway Hotel. It has a 3-star rating and amenities including parking and a restaurant.

  • Alternatively, find a room at Gold Rush Inn. Equipped with conveniences such as Wi-Fi and heating, this 3-star Queenstown hotel delivers what you need, without overdoing it.

  • A 24-hour front desk and a restaurant are just a taste of what's on offer at Silver Hills Motel. Another win for your budget goals, this place is rated 3 stars.

Finding cheap hotels in Queenstown: FAQs

In Queenstown, the expected average temperature in March is 13°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 18°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is August, and the driest month is February.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $94 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $147 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $161 per night, and the average price on weekends is $162. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Queenstown could be Saturday.
The nearest airport to Queenstown is Burnie Airport (BWT), which is 121.4km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Devonport Airport, which is 124.2km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Saturday is the cheapest day to stay in Queenstown. And the most expensive day seems to be Thursday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Queenstown is currently around $151 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $94 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Queenstown is April, with an average price of $142 per night. The most expensive month is January, when the average room rate can rise to $179 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in March is $164 per night, which is around 1% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Queenstown with kids in tow, try Empire Hotel Queenstown, or Mountain View Motel.