Lakeside Motel

Name: Lakeside Motel
Address: 18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9197, NZ

6.5Pleasant1,617 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

18 Lake Esplanade · Queenstown

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Daily housekeeping
Family rooms
Garden
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Lakefront Self-Contained Accommodation Nestled across the road from the serene lake shores, Lakeside Motel offers self-contained units with full kitchens, providing guests with the convenience and comfort of home during their stay. Breathtaking Views and Convenient Amenities Wake up to stunning views of the majestic mountains and tranquil lake right from your room. The well-equipped kitchen allows for easy meal preparation, while amenities like electric blankets and free WIFI ensure a cozy and connected stay. Local Activities and Attractions Let our knowledgeable staff help you make the most of your visit by arranging thrilling local activities such as jet boating, bungee jumping, and wine tours. With Queenstown Gardens and the Gondola just a short walk away, adventure and leisure are within easy reach. Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and adventure at Lakeside Motel? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories.

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3 room types

Choose your room
Room type	Guests	Show prices
Studio Ground Floor 36 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Two bedroom apartment lakeview 70 m²2 × Twin beds, Queen bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Studio lakeview 36 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Services

Concierge
Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Family

Family rooms

Outdoor

Garden

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, 9197, New Zealand
1.6 km from the center of Queenstown

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

6.51,617 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Kate
New Zealand · Couple · October 2026
8.0
“Great value, great location”
+Location was fantastic, the room was a good size and clean, beds were comfy
−The lights from the stairs shone into the room all night making the room very light
Tupou
Fiji · Solo · October 2026
9.0
“It was an enjoyable stay at the Lakeside Motel”
+Cleanliness of the Room and the Location with the view from the rooms
−I felt size of bathroom was too small. Find it hard to turn and move during shower in bathroom
Maria
New Zealand · Family · October 2026
9.0
+Very clean
Ravindra
New Zealand · Family · October 2026
8.0
“It is very nicely located close to city central. Good value for money.”
+Very good location, easy to walk to the city central.
−Considering the fact that it is an old building, all facilities are very good. Bathroom should be provided with some places to hang cloths and also the shower control needs fixing. Bath tub should have a mat so as to avoid slipping.
Clive
Australia · Couple · October 2026
9.0
“happy”
+ideal
−nil
John
Australia · Solo · October 2026
7.0
“Enjoyable”
+Location
−All good
Christine
Australia · Family · October 2026
9.0
“Excellent location, excellent views”
+Great location right on the Esplanade and only a short walk into town. Excellent view of Lake Wakatipu, the huge windows were a bonus. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom was huge, the shower pressure was excellent with plenty of hot water. The kitchen was tiny, but we only used the fridge anyway. It is a bit tired, but was very clean. Also, they had a really large suitcase rack, which was awesome. Usually my suitcase ends up on the floor somewhere. The armchair near the window was a bonus and pleased my Mum who claimed it straight away to watch the lake.
−Parking, the parking lot is small and in dire need of work. Also, we had a park then went out and when we came back the carpark was full. I saw one person exiting their vehicle from the back passenger seat as they were too close to the vehicle on the driver's side. I had to park in the middle of the carpark so my elderly mother could get out. Then drove up and down looking for a park on the Esplanade. Thankfully I got one about an hour after we got back to the Motel.
Linda
Australia · Family · October 2026
8.0
+Simple, comfortable, large room, cooking facilities and beautiful view. Walking distance to town.
−Light on back walkway was too bright at night. Needed blackout curtains in place.
Mark
Australia · Group of friends · October 2026
8.0
“Great place to stay, friendly staff and reasonably priced.”
+The location is great. Nice and close to restaurants and bars. Easy walking distance. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
−Nothing.
Trudi
New Zealand · Family · October 2026
5.0
“Cheap, but needs a lot of work doing to bring this place back up to scratch.”
+The location was good, walking distance to the centre of Queenstown. The view over the lake was lovely. The unit was spacious. Lots of clean towels provided.
−To be frank, the hotel needs to be demolished. The night before had been torrential rain - and the carpet in the bedroom of our 2nd story unit was soaking wet! When I moved the bed out in the second bedroom looking for a lost item I could tell this was not a one-off. The mould under and around the bed was revolting! In the bedroom and the lounge, there were electrical cords running to multiwords across the (wet) floor. Many health and safety hazards. My son was sick during the night. Nothing to clean with other than towels so I did my best. When I reported this to reception the next morning, no replacement sheets were given, no offer to see if the carpet needed additional cleaning (it had been wet prior the accident, was certainly worse after vomit!). Fortunately it was our second to last night.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

3 room types

Studio Ground Floor

Two bedroom apartment lakeview

Studio lakeview

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Services

Family

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews