Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Review
Located a 9-minute walk from G Force Paragliding, the 4-star Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is about 5 minutes' walk from the landscaped park "Queenstown Garden". The hotel has an à la carte restaurant serving European cuisine and is situated in proximity to KJet Queenstown.
The hotel offers on-site breakfast in the restaurant. The Novotel Queenstown Lakeside features Elements Restaurant restaurant. There is a seafood restaurant serving British food nearly a 5-minute walk away.
The accommodation is about 10 km from Queenstown airport and within 10 minutes' walk of such cultural venues as Queenstown Cemetery. This Queenstown hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Kiwi and Birdlife Park (0.8 km) and Ben Lomond Mountain (4.7 km).
Visit Lake Wakatipu, approximately 5 minutes' walk from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of New Zealand. There is Alpine Aqualand around 7 km away, while Stanley Street Hub A bus station within minutes of Novotel Queenstown Lakeside.
The Novotel Queenstown Lakeside features 273 rooms with a balcony and a seating area, furnished with a work desk. They have kitchen facilities, such as coffee and tea making equipment, a fridge, and glassware. The private bathrooms feature a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Guests can also enjoy views of the mountain.
The accommodation is approximately 10 minutes' walk from Queenstown Skyline Gondola cable car.
If you like an active lifestyle, snow skiing and cycling are available on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Modern air conditioned hotel with pleasant views of the mountains.
- Good central location few metres away from Skyline Gondola and Luge.
- Surrounded by a rose garden and a lake.
- Updated rooms – all with a nice, little balcony, an air conditioner, and a phone.
- Free and generous breakfast available daily with a mix of an espresso, an omelette and an egg station.
- Excellent in-house restaurant serving Asian fare.
- Downstairs bar with complimentary drinks and bites.
- Excellent service; amenities are excellent.
- Great prices for the area.
- Some complaints about the a little lumpy bed.
- A few bathrooms are a little small and in need of renovation.
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- restaurant
- facilities for disabled guests
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Skiing
- Cycling
- Golf course
Activities for Kids
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Kiwi and Birdlife Park 810 m (2657 ft)
- Vesta Design 50 m (164 ft)
- Skyline Queenstown 840 m (2756 ft)
- G Force Paragliding 770 m (2526 ft)
- William Gilbert Rees Statue 190 m (623 ft)
- Moa Statue 310 m (1017 ft)
- Fear Factory Queenstown 410 m (1345 ft)
- Queenstown Garden 490 m (1608 ft)
- St Peter's Anglican Church 90 m (295 ft)