Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park is a practical, family-friendly option on the Frankton side of the lake, close to the airport and to the Remarkables Park shopping and dining area. It lacks the walk-to-everything convenience of the lakefront, but it makes up for it with straightforward access for travellers arriving by air or by car, and a calmer setting with views towards The Remarkables. The hotel suits families, groups and business travellers who value reliable chain standards, and it works well as a base for day trips to Glenorchy, Arrowtown and the Gibbston Valley, since the roads out of town start close by. Remarkables Park Town Centre has supermarkets, cafés and shops, which helps travellers who want to self-cater or pick up supplies. Staying here usually costs less than a central lakefront hotel in the same category, and it often has easier parking.
Location and getting around
Frankton is around fifteen minutes by car from the centre of Queenstown, and public buses connect the two. The airport is close, which makes early flights easier. If you plan to spend most of your time in town, budget for taxis or buses in the evening, and ask the hotel about shuttles. If you have a rental car, the location is convenient for driving out to Arrowtown, Glenorchy or the Kawarau Gorge.
Rooms
Rooms in this kind of hotel are designed for comfort and practicality, often with space for families. Check bed types, connecting rooms and views when you book. Mountain views are common in the area, but not every room has them, so request a higher floor if the view matters to you.
Who it suits
Families, groups, travellers with early or late flights and visitors who plan to drive. It is less ideal for those who want to walk to bars and restaurants in the evening.
Good to know
Facilities, breakfast options and parking arrangements vary by rate, so confirm them when you book. Peak periods, including summer and the ski season, fill quickly, and prices can rise. Check the shuttle and bus options if you plan to take early adventure pick-ups from town.
Neighbourhood notes
Remarkables Park Town Centre has supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and a cinema, which makes it easy to eat and stock up without going into town. The Kawarau River and the start of the Frankton Arm walking tracks are close by, and the road to the Kawarau Gorge and Arrowtown begins nearby. In winter, ask about parking and storage for ski gear if you are heading to the nearby ski fields.
If you are travelling with young children, ask about cots, family rooms and kitchen facilities, as availability differs between room types and times of year.
Why stay here
- ✓Close to Queenstown Airport
- ✓Remarkables Park Town Centre nearby
- ✓Family rooms available
- ✓Easy parking
- ✓Mountain views
- ✓Handy for day trips by car
- ✓Chain hotel standards
- ✓Bus link to town
Good questions
How far is it from central Queenstown?+
It is around fifteen minutes by car, and buses connect Frankton with the town centre.
Is it close to the airport?+
Yes, it is in the Frankton area close to Queenstown Airport.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, the practical layout, easy parking and nearby shops suit families, but confirm room types when you book.
