Crowne Plaza Queenstown is the most practical full-service hotel on the lakefront. It stands at 93 Beach Street in the heart of town, directly across the road from Steamer Wharf, where the TSS Earnslaw sets off about 200 metres away, and around a kilometre from the Skyline gondola. Many rooms have private balconies or courtyards with views of the lake and the mountains, and the King Suite Lake View offers a separate bedroom and more space. The threesixty Restaurant is the hotel’s dining room, while the Balcony Bar, with mountain views and an outdoor fireside balcony, is one of the better hotel bars in town for a drink as the sun sets. Facilities are designed for active travellers: there is a fully equipped fitness centre, a guest laundry, ski and bike storage and 24-hour room service. Families get a good deal at breakfast, as children five and under eat free and children aged six to twelve eat at half price with each paying adult.
Location and getting around: everything in central Queenstown is within walking distance. The lakefront promenade runs past the door, the Mall and Shotover Street, where the adventure operators collect from, are a few minutes away, and the Earnslaw is practically across the street. Queenstown Airport is about nine kilometres away by taxi, shuttle or bus.
Rooms: ask for a lake-view room with a balcony for the classic outlook across the water; rooms on the town side are quieter in the evening but lose the view. The King Suite Lake View is a good choice for a longer stay or a special occasion.
Who it suits: first-time visitors who want to be right in the action, families who appreciate the breakfast deal and the laundry, and skiers and cyclists who need somewhere to store gear. It works well as a base for a busy adventure itinerary.
Good to know: check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at 11am, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Parking is valet only for registered guests, with a daily charge and limited spaces confirmed on arrival. There is no swimming pool, and pets are not allowed. Beach Street is lively at night, so light sleepers should request a higher floor.
Why stay here
- ✓Lake-view balconies and courtyards
- ✓threesixty Restaurant
- ✓Balcony Bar with fireside deck
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Guest laundry
- ✓Ski and bike storage
- ✓Valet parking
Good questions
Does Crowne Plaza Queenstown have a pool?+
No, the hotel does not have a swimming pool. It does have a fully equipped fitness centre.
Where is Crowne Plaza Queenstown?+
It is at 93 Beach Street, directly across the road from Steamer Wharf. The TSS Earnslaw departs about 200 metres away and the Skyline gondola is about a kilometre away.
Do children eat breakfast free at Crowne Plaza Queenstown?+
Children aged five and under eat breakfast free with each paying adult. Children aged six to twelve pay half price.