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A golf course with a lake and mountains in the background.
A restaurant named 'Coco Cabana' with outdoor seating and a stone building in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains and a lake, a small bedside table with a phone, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a standing lamp, and a reception desk.

1. Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Thurston
€153
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
A modern bar area with seating, a counter with a logo, and a view of the outside.
A couple walking along a lakeside path with mountains in the background.
A couple embracing on a boat with a cityscape in the background.
A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.

2. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
Australia
Arby Batinga
€111
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
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 modern bar area with a glass enclosure, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and a small table.

3. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Frankton
Canada
MohammadJavad
€109
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park 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 modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a mountain and buildings through large windows.
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.

4. Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Ranveer
€106
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Quest Queenstown
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 hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, and a view of the city.
A modern building with stone facades and large windows, a clear sky, and a mountain in the background.
A modern living room with a stone wall, a grey armchair, a glass coffee table, and a mounted TV.

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Sophie
€128
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.
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 hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.
A modern living room with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of a lake.

6. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Emma
€180
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
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 modern reception area with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a round mirror, and a plant arrangement.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains, a dining area, and a sliding door leading to another room.

7. Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Mark
€100
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of mountains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of mountains through floor-to-ceiling windows.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

8. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
Australia
Gerhard
€158
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.
A restaurant interior with high tables, hanging wicker light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.
A modern building with a 'Bramada' sign, surrounded by mountains and parked cars.
A stone fireplace with a mounted animal head, a modern fireplace, and a large landscape painting on the wall.

9. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
Frankton
Australia
Jennifer
€120
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
A room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a small table with chairs, a view of the outdoors through large windows, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A building with a garage door, a bicycle rack with multiple bicycles, and a stack of firewood.
A building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a symmetrical facade with a central entrance and a series of windows.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and bar stools, hanging light bulbs, and potted plants.

10. Sherwood Queenstown

Sherwood Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Ben
€118
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Sherwood 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.
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.

11. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Kim
€100
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Highview Apartments
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 hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a view of mountains and water.

12. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
SungEun
€149
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel 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 room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa, a wooden chair, and a table.
A modern kitchen with large windows, a dining area with chairs, and a view of mountains and a lake.

13. Autoline Motel

Autoline Motel
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Ian
€100
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Autoline Motel
A table with two chairs on a rooftop terrace with a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a TV. Large windows offer a mountain view.
A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a glass table, and a view of mountains.
A spacious living area with a white sofa, wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. A large window offers a view of mountains and a deck with outdoor furniture.

14. Melbourne Lodge

Melbourne Lodge
Queenstown City Centre
United Kingdom
Kelly
€100
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Melbourne Lodge
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern bar area with a marble backsplash, a built-in fire feature, and a selection of bottles on shelves.
A modern interior with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

15. Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG
Queenstown
Australia
SungEun
€116
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG
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 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."
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.

16. Manata Lodge

Manata Lodge
Lower Shotover
New Zealand
Grant
€150
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Manata Lodge
A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a wooden shelf with towels, and a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.
A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

17. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
Australia
MAXINE
€190
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Kamana Lakehouse
A lake with sailboats, surrounded by mountains and residential buildings.
A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There is a red chair, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A balcony with a view of a lake, mountains, and surrounding greenery.
A modern interior with a glass wall, wicker furniture, and a white bookshelf.

18. Earnslaw Lodge

Earnslaw Lodge
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Matthew
€95
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Earnslaw Lodge
A terrace with white bar stools and tables overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.
A view through a window of a mountainous landscape with dense forests and a few buildings.
A modern interior with wicker furniture, a round table, and a large TV screen on the wall.
A building with a sign reading "mi-pad" in front of a mountain range.

19. Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Prav
€151
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Mi-pad Queenstown
A wooden barrel with a bottle of wine and a glass on a wooden table, next to a hot tub with a mountain view in the background.
A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a building in the background.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden accent wall, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a mounted television.
A building with a stone facade and large windows, surrounded by trees and a vineyard.

20. Cottages at Kinross

Cottages at Kinross
Gibbston
Singapore
Vincent
€159
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Cottages at Kinross
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A calm lake surrounded by lush green hills and mountains.
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Top Drift Bay Hotel Reviews

Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Really neat and tidy stay - great location and always clean and well presented. Staff were great and always available - highly recommended"
Luke 5-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Mi-pad Queenstown
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Me and my partner stayed here for 10 days and it was great! The front reception staff were so lovely, every single time I went past them they were so kind, the rooms were spacious and clean with such a stunning view no matter where you are in the building or when you walk out! The building is close to the airport but away from the main town but still great if you don’t mind. The only thing was the walls are abit thin so you can hear people snoring, talking etc but other than that it was a great place to stay at, definitely recommended it!!"
Vanessa 9-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Second stay in 3 months, ideally located 200-300m from Queenstown waterfront attractions, overlooking the lake. Staff are awesome, rooftop bar is a great hub for a quiet drink or two. Rooms are immaculate and being updated. Highly recommend"
Adam 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
QT Queenstown
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent
"A very good hotel with a spectacular view"
Alfredo 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent
"Was great, comfy bed, clean room, easy parking."
MAXINE 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Kamana Lakehouse
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

10/10 Excellent
"Great to have laundry in apartment. Shower floor tiles were a little slippery when wet. Room 124 had view of airport and snow capped mountains. Bus stop is right across the street, straight into Queenstown. No need to use car at all during stay. Only issue is limited parking spaces for guests and it is first in gets one or it's eleven dollars per day."
Debbie 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Tidy rooms, friendly staff"
Braddan 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Wyndham Garden Remarkables Park Queenstown
Blue Peaks Lodge

Blue Peaks Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great location - easy walk to town and the gardens, on the ski shuttle route, but out of the hustle and bustle of the CBD. Room was clean and had everything necessary. Staff was friendly and helpful. All in all an excellent place to stay. Highly recommend."
mark 10-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Blue Peaks Lodge
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent
"Great location — only about a 10-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown, but far enough away to avoid the noise and crowds. We had beautiful views of the lake and mountains to wake up to each morning. There was plenty of room for a family, the beds were comfortable, and the heaters worked a treat to keep the apartment warm during winter. The fully equipped kitchen was also really handy. The staff were very friendly and helpful and were happy to assist with every request we had. Overall, a comfortable and convenient place to stay with amazing views, and we would happily stay here again."
Steven 4-night trip
Posted 7 days 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
€36
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown
Lakeside Backpackers

Lakeside Backpackers

18a Lake Esplanade Queenstown
€68
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
6/10 (24 reviews)
Lakeside Backpackers
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

39 Robins Rd Queenstown
€82
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (127 reviews)
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

5-11 Church Street Queenstown
€95
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (771 reviews)
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

50 Beach Street Queenstown Otago
€129
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (172 reviews)
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
Luxe Suites and Apartments

Luxe Suites and Apartments

1 Gorge Road Queenstown
€140
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Luxe Suites and Apartments

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 Sudima Queenstown Five Mile. 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: Features a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a sauna. 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 4 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 The Remarkables Ski Area and Remarkables Park Town Centre 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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