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A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.
A modern interior with hanging pendant lights, a rustic wall, and a decorative rope and deer head on the wall.
A hotel with a garden sign, multiple windows, and a view of snow-covered mountains.
A modern reception area with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a round mirror, and a plant arrangement.

1. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Mark
€99
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Wyndham Garden Queenstown
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of mountains, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

2. Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
Frankton
United States
AGUSTIN
€115
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Quest Queenstown
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.
A modern building with a 'Bramada' sign, surrounded by mountains and parked cars.
A restaurant interior with high tables, hanging wicker light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.
A stone fireplace with a mounted animal head, a modern fireplace, and a large landscape painting on the wall.

3. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
Frankton
Australia
Judith
€105
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
Room
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a sofa, and a television on the wall.
A room with wooden walls, a black carpet, a bench with helmets, and bicycles mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table with chairs, and a view of the mountains through a large window.

4. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
United Kingdom
Shreyas
€99
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern interior with a sofa, a staircase, and a wall-mounted shelf with plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of mountains through a large window.

5. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Rachhdeep
€120
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.
A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.

6. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
Australia
Isaac
€126
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A modern living room with a stone wall, a sofa, a chair, a glass coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern living room with a stone wall, a grey armchair, a glass coffee table, and a mounted TV.
A modern building with stone facades and large windows, a clear sky, and a mountain in the background.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, and a view of the city.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Shane
€140
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
A mountainous landscape with a lake, a small settlement, and dense forest.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and bar stools, hanging light bulbs, and potted plants.
A building with a red roof, solar panels, and a stone wall.
A building with a garage door, a bicycle rack with multiple bicycles, and a stack of firewood.

8. Sherwood Queenstown

Sherwood Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Ben
€121
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Sherwood Queenstown
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a sofa, and a balcony with a mountain view.
A modern kitchen with large windows, a dining area with chairs, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa, a wooden chair, and a table.

9. Autoline Motel

Autoline Motel
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Mike
€90
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Autoline Motel
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.
A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.
A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.

10. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown
United States
Mark
€137
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.
A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a road and a lake with mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor landscape.

11. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Kathryn
€140
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
A balcony with wicker furniture and a glass table overlooking a mountain and lake.
A restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, large windows with mountain views, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a mountain view.
A hotel building with a sign indicating 'Undercar Parking' and 'Cophorne Hotel & Apartments'.

12. Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Eliot
€110
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn with a palm tree.
A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.
A modern building with a stone facade, a central tree, and a mountain backdrop.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a large window offering a mountain view.

13. Queenstown Motel Apartments

Queenstown Motel Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Martin
€122
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Queenstown Motel Apartments
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.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, two sofas, a fireplace, and a view of mountains.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, white cabinets, and a view of a balcony with a scenic landscape.
A fitness center with cardio equipment, large windows, and a view of mountains.

14. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
So Yeon
€145
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Highview Apartments
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.
A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lounge with seating, and a stone wall in the background.
A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

15. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Kacie
€196
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a lake through a large window.
A modern bar area with a marble backsplash, a built-in fire feature, and a selection of bottles on shelves.
A dining area with a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern interior with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

16. Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG
Queenstown
Australia
jignesh
€119
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG
A hotel with a central building and a smaller annex.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a telephone, and a TV screen displaying the hotel name.
A bar area with a blue and pink color scheme, multiple TVs displaying 'Strike Bowl', and bar stools.
A modern reception area with a fireplace, leather chairs, and a red accent wall.

17. Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak

Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak
Arthur's Point
Australia
Niranjan
€108
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak
A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.
A kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a stone wall and a sign reading "Manata Lodge."

18. Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
Lower Shotover
New Zealand
Dianne
€136
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Manata Lodge
A building with a staircase, a view of a lake, and a rainbow.
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, a balcony, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A motel entrance with a sign indicating vacancies, a mountain backdrop, and a well-lit reception area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and large windows offering mountain views.

19. Alexis Motels & Apartments

Alexis Motels & Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Felix
€133
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Alexis Motels & Apartments
A dining table with a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.
A reception desk with a digital screen, wooden paneling, and a stone wall.
A wooden swing set with a person sitting on it, overlooking a lake with mountains in the background.
A hotel with a large building, a parking lot, and a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

20. Mövenpick Queenstown

Mövenpick Queenstown
Fernhill
Australia
Kelli
€130
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Mövenpick Queenstown
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Hotels recommended for families in Drift Bay

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.
A modern interior with hanging pendant lights, a rustic wall, and a decorative rope and deer head on the wall.
A hotel with a garden sign, multiple windows, and a view of snow-covered mountains.
A modern reception area with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a round mirror, and a plant arrangement.

Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown
Frankton
€99
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Wyndham Garden Queenstown
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of mountains, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
Frankton
€115
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Quest Queenstown
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.
A modern building with a 'Bramada' sign, surrounded by mountains and parked cars.
A restaurant interior with high tables, hanging wicker light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.
A stone fireplace with a mounted animal head, a modern fireplace, and a large landscape painting on the wall.

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
Frankton
€105
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
Room
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a sofa, and a television on the wall.
A room with wooden walls, a black carpet, a bench with helmets, and bicycles mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small table with chairs, and a view of the mountains through a large window.

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
€99
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern interior with a sofa, a staircase, and a wall-mounted shelf with plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of mountains through a large window.

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Frankton
€120
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.
A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
€126
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
A modern living room with a stone wall, a sofa, a chair, a glass coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern living room with a stone wall, a grey armchair, a glass coffee table, and a mounted TV.
A modern building with stone facades and large windows, a clear sky, and a mountain in the background.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, and a view of the city.

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
Kawarau Falls
€140
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
A mountainous landscape with a lake, a small settlement, and dense forest.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and bar stools, hanging light bulbs, and potted plants.
A building with a red roof, solar panels, and a stone wall.
A building with a garage door, a bicycle rack with multiple bicycles, and a stack of firewood.

Sherwood Queenstown

Sherwood Queenstown
Queenstown
€121
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Sherwood Queenstown
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Top Drift Bay Hotel Reviews

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean & straight forward Room cleaning service, Very good Parking was Awesome Where it’s located is awesome aswell, loved every minute"
Salote 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

8/10 Good
"Housekeeping not cleaning the room even if we opted out of them not cleaning. Floor in bathroom not mopped. Rooms outdated need repainting and improving. Breakfast repetitions daily Bellhop/concierge excellent customer service. Provided extra help in taking us to the boat slip area for an outdoor tour Convenient location- best location it’s right by the garden and the lake and shops (5/5)"
Rose 4-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Right in the centre of QT."
Sara 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Mi-pad Queenstown
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly and helpful staff"
Franz 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and friendly staff"
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay at the modern, artsy QT Queenstown! The views from the bar are incredible and the staff is very welcoming and kind!"
Emily 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
QT Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

8/10 Good
"Great hotel nice big rooms but dated. Balcony was water logged so had to enjoy the fantastic view from the room."
Catherine 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
voco Queenstown by IHG

voco Queenstown by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Our corner room had an amazing view of the mountains and gondola. The room was very comfortable and everything was very clean. I have to give a shoutout to the dining room hostess, Shaila, as her service was outstanding. She is clearly a hard worker and always greeted us each morning for breakfast, making us feel very welcome. The lobby of the hotel was beautifully decorated and the front wall of glass really gave us a great view outside."
Orville 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
voco Queenstown by IHG
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Very welcoming staff. Lovely evening meal even though we arrived not long before restaurant closed. Rooms clean and quiet. Lovely view to wake up to"
Richard 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

More cheap stays in Drift Bay

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

12B Centennial Avenue Arrowtown
€36
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

5-11 Church Street Queenstown
€75
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (779 reviews)
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

18 Lake Esplanade Queenstown
€113
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

50 Beach Street Queenstown Otago
€125
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (176 reviews)
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
Luxe Suites and Apartments

Luxe Suites and Apartments

1 Gorge Road Queenstown
€135
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Luxe Suites and Apartments
Driftaway Queenstown

Driftaway Queenstown

17 Yewlett Crescent, Franktown Queenstown
€140
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Driftaway Queenstown

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 13°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Drift Bay is 1506 mm.

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