Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront is the no-fuss option for visitors who want to be close to the action without paying a premium. It sits at the corner of Frankton Road and Adelaide Street, on the eastern side of the centre, from where the shops, cafés and restaurants of the town are about a two to five minute walk away. The hotel is a classic mid-range property rather than a boutique retreat, and its appeal is practical: a restaurant and bar on site for breakfast and dinner, room service for the evenings when you are too tired to go out, and in-room tea and coffee facilities for the early starts that so many Queenstown activities demand. Rooms are straightforward and comfortable, with hair dryers and the expected comforts, and the hotel offers free internet in the rooms and on site. Non-smoking rooms are available, and dry cleaning is a useful extra for a longer stay. Because the walk to the lakefront and the adventure shuttles is short, you can leave the car behind and travel on foot, which is how Queenstown works best. For many travellers this is a sensible base for a first visit, and a good value alternative to the hotels directly on the water.
Location and getting around
The junction of Frankton Road and Adelaide Street puts you at the eastern edge of the town centre, with the lakefront and the main streets a few minutes’ walk away. The road itself leads out towards Frankton and the airport, so bus and taxi connections are simple, and the adventure shuttles that collect from central Queenstown are within walking range. The Queenstown Gardens and the lake are a pleasant stroll from the door.
Rooms
The rooms are designed for comfort rather than showpiece style, and the best approach is to request a room away from the road if you are a light sleeper and a higher floor if you want a view. If you need particular bedding arrangements, tell the hotel at the time of booking so that they can plan for you.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, families and groups who want a straightforward, well-located hotel with an on-site restaurant and bar, and travellers who plan to spend their days on adventures and want a reliable place to sleep. It is not a resort with extensive facilities, so check what you need before you book.
Good to know
Check-in and check-out times, parking arrangements and breakfast inclusions can vary between rates, so confirm them when you book. Queenstown fills up in the summer holidays and the ski season, so reserve early for those periods, and ask the hotel about arranging activities, transfers and early breakfasts for tours that leave at dawn.
Why stay here
- ✓Two to five minutes to town centre
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓On-site bar
- ✓Breakfast service
- ✓Room service
- ✓Free internet in rooms
- ✓Tea and coffee facilities in rooms
- ✓Non-smoking rooms
Good questions
Where is Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront?+
It is at the corner of Frankton Road and Adelaide Street, with the shops and restaurants of the town centre a two to five minute walk away.
Does Copthorne Queenstown Lakefront have a restaurant?+
Yes, the hotel has a restaurant and a bar, offers a breakfast service and provides room service.
Is there internet at Copthorne Queenstown Lakefront?+
Yes, free internet is available in the rooms and elsewhere on site, and rooms have tea and coffee facilities.
