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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Drift Bay on Hotels.com. These Drift Bay hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 27, 2026.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, parking lot, and a mountainous backdrop.

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A restaurant table set with glasses, cutlery, and a bottle, with a mountain view through the window.

1. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Frankton

CNY757

CNY871 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a glass enclosure, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and a small table.

A modern interior with a sofa, a staircase, and a wall-mounted shelf with plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of mountains through a large window.

2. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Frankton

CNY734

CNY844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a visible outdoor area.

A cozy room with a white sofa, a grey chair, wooden wall panels, and a glass cabinet with items on top.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and shelves with dishes.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with a curved bench, and a reception counter.

3. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Frankton

CNY852

CNY980 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, an elevator, a reception desk, and a large forest mural on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of mountains, a dining area, and a sliding door leading to another room.

A modern reception area with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a round mirror, and a plant arrangement.

A modern interior with hanging pendant lights, a rustic wall, and a decorative rope and deer head on the wall.

4. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Frankton

CNY596

CNY686 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

A modern hotel room with a stone fireplace, a sofa with red cushions, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a scenic view.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a lounge with seating, and a stone wall in the background.

A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, overlooking a lake and mountains.

5. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

CNY1,289

CNY1,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a mountain and buildings through large windows.

6. Quest Queenstown

Frankton

CNY691

CNY795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a stone wall, a sofa, a chair, a glass coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a fireplace, a bar, and a stone wall.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, and a view of the city.

A modern building with stone facades and large windows, a clear sky, and a mountain in the background.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

Kawarau Falls

CNY756

CNY869 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A curved infinity pool with a clear view of a lake and mountains in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A view through a window of a vineyard landscape with hills and a lake.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a mountain view.

8. Stoneridge Estate

Lake Hayes

CNY2,807

CNY3,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A modern building with a 'Bramada' sign, surrounded by mountains and parked cars.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a wooden deck, and a kitchenette.

A restaurant interior with high tables, hanging wicker light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.

9. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Frankton

CNY741

CNY852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern building with a central atrium, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are wooden chairs and tables arranged for seating.

10. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

CNY1,948

CNY2,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern house with a central chimney, surrounded by a garden and a small pond.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a fireplace, and a view of a lush garden through large windows.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a river and mountains.

11. Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Gibbston

CNY2,216

CNY2,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A woman relaxing in a bathtub with a view of mountains and a lake through an open window.

A deck with a lounge chair and table overlooking a lake with mountains in the background.

A dining table with two wine glasses and plates, set against a scenic mountain view.

A mountainous landscape with a lake, a red building with a modern design, and lush greenery.

12. Azur Luxury Lodge

Sunshine Bay

CNY4,752

CNY5,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hallway with a view of mountains through large windows, a chandelier, and floral arrangements on either side.

A house with a well-maintained garden, a stone pathway, and a view of a body of water and mountains in the background.

A house with a bay window, a stone pathway, and a view of a forested mountain.

A restaurant with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and tropical wallpaper.

13. Hulbert House

Queenstown City Centre

CNY4,019

CNY4,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and tables, surrounded by modern buildings and a mountain in the background.

A modern interior with large windows, comfortable seating, and a central light fixture.

A hotel room with a large window offering a mountain view, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, stone steps, and a sign for the Holiday Inn Express.

14. voco Queenstown by IHG

Queenstown City Centre

CNY1,008

CNY1,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with fruit, and a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

A cozy living room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains. There is a sofa, a chair, a small table with books, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a large bed, a small table with a chair, a view of a mountain and lake through open doors.

A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a lake and mountains.

15. Rosewood Matakauri

Closeburn

CNY7,224

CNY8,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a lake through a large window.

A dining area with a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern interior with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with a marble backsplash, a built-in fire feature, and a selection of bottles on shelves.

16. Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG

Queenstown

CNY784

CNY901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, sofas, and a bar with a bartender.

A modern interior with stone walls, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering mountain views.

A bedroom with a large bed, a coffee tray, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

17. Kamana Lakehouse

Fernhill

CNY1,316

CNY1,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A golf course with a lake and mountains in the background.

A restaurant named 'Coco Cabana' with outdoor seating and a stone building in the background.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a standing lamp, and a reception desk.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a view of the outside, and a geometric ceiling design.

18. Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Queenstown City Centre

CNY1,018

CNY1,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A building with a sign reading "DAIRY THE PRIVATE LIVING HOTEL" with a mountainous backdrop.

A cozy living room with a floral wallpaper, a patterned sofa, and a table with a lamp.

A cozy dining area with a view of mountains, a stone fireplace, and a variety of dishes on the windowsill.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with shutters.

19. The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Queenstown City Centre

CNY1,658

CNY1,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A snow-covered ski slope with a town in the valley below, surrounded by mountains.

A modern kitchen with a dark countertop, a single gold faucet, and a vase with flowers.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, large potted plants, and a sign reading "The Spire".

20. The Spire Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

CNY4,304

CNY4,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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A stone wall with a sign that reads "The Central by Nawi Hotels."

A room with a teal wall, a round mirror, a framed artwork, a round table with a vase, and a yellow sofa with patterned cushions.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a display of framed artwork.

A modern building with a curved roof, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a view of a mountain range.

The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. The service is the 1st thing that jump out in this place. It is just outstanding from the moment you enter and during the stay. More about it later. The rooms are beautiful with everything a man needs. Great bed, shower, mini-kitchen, and of course the view. Parking and location is also great. If I needed to change something I would just suggest to replace the chair with a backrest chair for people that need to work. I did have some issues with the hot water, but here the service...

Amihay

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

10/10 Exceptional

Liz

A view from a window overlooking a lake, mountains, and a town.

A spacious room with large windows offering mountain views, a round wooden table with a vase of flowers, leather sofas, and a television.

A view of a mountainous landscape with a lake, a house with a green roof, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a TV, and a view of mountains.

Balmoral Lodge

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

Robin

A modern living room with a sofa and a glass coffee table, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain and sea view.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, white cabinets, and a view of a balcony with a scenic landscape.

A modern multi-story hotel with balconies, a landscaped garden, and a clear view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, two sofas, a fireplace, and a view of mountains.

Highview Apartments

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

I was very impressed with Highview Apartments. The staff was very friendly and helpful - they gave us a tour of our room, the gym, laundry facilities, and helped us schedule a cab to the airport for our last day - and the rooms were just what we needed, perfect amount of space. (the bathroom floors were even heated!) The wifi worked great. The apartments had beautiful views of the lake and the mountains, and were a mere 10-15 minute walk from Queenstown. I highly recommend them.

Anonymous traveler

A building with a staircase, a view of a lake, and a rainbow.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and large windows offering mountain views.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a view of mountains and greenery. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark wooden dresser with drawers, and a wicker chair.

A modern two-story house with a stone facade, a balcony, and a view of a lake and mountains.

Alexis Motels & Apartments

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was our favorite of the 10 or so we had on the trip. The staff members were very friendly, room conditions were very clean (they even did our dishes for us!) and the reception had DVD's we could borrow. We were updated to a king room (from queen) without even asking, since few people were staying there. Even in winter, the lake views were absolutely stunning. The shared balconies were spacious and a perfect breakfast spot. The rooms were comfortable-- bed was a great balance of...

Anonymous traveler

A table with two chairs on a rooftop terrace with a view of mountains and a lake.

A spacious living area with a white sofa, wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. A large window offers a view of mountains and a deck with outdoor furniture.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of a mountainous landscape through a sliding glass door.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a dining area with a glass table, and a view of mountains.

Melbourne Lodge

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

Reception

Azur Luxury Lodge

Sunshine Bay

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous, breathtaking views no matter where you look. Stunning views of the lake and the mountains can be seen from your bed, the couch, and even from the tub in the bathroom. A private patio surrounds you in serene landscapes and lovely sounds and allows you to totally escape and leave all your worries behind. The staff is so friendly. From the moment we pulled up, they made sure our bags made it to our room immediately and they helped us book all our activities right away based on the...

Vito

A modern kitchen with a view of mountains, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A modern building with a glass staircase, a concrete ground floor, and a lush green garden.

A room with a glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa, a wooden chair, and a table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a sofa, and a balcony with a mountain view.

Autoline Motel

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great experience. The bathroom was so new they hadn’t finished caulking it yet so it leaked when we showered. The owner was aware of this and made extra provisions of towels until they had it scheduled to get fixed after our stay. The jacuzzi tub was huge and very comfortable but needs to be generously filled or water will splash everywhere when turned on. Our king bed was two twins together so it had a seem but the beds and pillows were comfortable and the sheets were soft. It was a 10-15...

Anonymous traveler

A modern multi-story residential building with balconies, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of a balcony with greenery.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a bar area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A view from a window overlooking a lake with buildings and mountains in the background.

Scenic Suites Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were a nice size, beds were comfortable and staff friendly/helpful. The location of the hotel is right at the corner of 'bungy corner' or a common pick up location for multiple activities. This came in really handy when we had really early day trips planned and the bus would just come near the hotel to pick us up. Downtown is down hill and just a 5 min walk away. This hotel is handily located in a quiet section just outside of the immediate downtown area. Everything you need is...

Brian

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, a TV, and a seating area.

A two-story building with a sign reading "33 Lormond Lodge".

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a brown armchair, and a large window offering a view of a town and mountains.

A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and a lake. There is a table with chairs in front of the window.

Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments

Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

Scot

A room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a small table with chairs, a view of the outdoors through large windows, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and bar stools, hanging light bulbs, and potted plants.

A building with a garage door, a bicycle rack with multiple bicycles, and a stack of firewood.

A room with a view of a lake, a table with books, and a hanging garment bag.

Sherwood Queenstown

Queenstown

10/10 Exceptional

I found this hotel completely by chance on Expedia. It was my absolute favorite hotel of the entire trip. You get a complimentary bottle of fresh, local milk at check-in. The rooms are extremely tastefully designed and modern. There are no TVs in the rooms, but it encourages you to explore what else the Sherwood has to offer. The restaurant and bar was some of the best I experienced. They grow their produce on site and make almost everything from scratch. You can even take yoga classes there...

Sophia

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee table with decorative items, a grey sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a scenic view.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with bar stools.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted artwork, and a plant.

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a row of wooden cabins with a mountain in the background.

LAKESIDE LIVING - MODERN 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT

Queenstown

8/10 Very good

Michael

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains.

A modern living room with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a lake view.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a scenic view of a lake.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows with mountain views, and a cozy seating arrangement.

LAKEFRONT PENTHOUSE APARTMENT WITH 270-DEGREE VIEW

Queenstown

10/10 Exceptional

A rustic garden with a stone building, wooden benches, and a gravel path.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view, and a mounted deer head on the wall.

A garden with a stone bench, a building with red windows, and a mountain in the background.

A rustic cabin with stone walls, a metal roof, and wooden deck seating.

Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona

10/10 Exceptional

Maggie

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

10/10 Exceptional

Sue

A balcony with a wooden table and two chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A dining area with a table set for four, a television, and a sofa.

A clear lake with a pebbly shore, surrounded by mountains and trees.

A modern building with a reception area and a view of a lake and mountains.

Mantra The Point Queenstown

Queenstown

10/10 Exceptional

Roberto

Stoneridge Estate

Lake Hayes

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Stoneridge was just amazing. We were greeted with cheese platter and wine which was really nice as we were hungry. :) We stayed at the Arrow suite which has a lap pool right in front. Very clean and nice room with complimentary beer, milk and soft drinks. The property has a vineyard too which is great and it is an amazing place to take some awesome photographs. The room has a good view of Lake Hayes and the mountains. The service is great. There is also a hot tub you can use which...

Niranjan

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What are some popular hotels in central Drift Bay?

If you're looking for hotels in central Drift Bay, check out Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG. Travelers love Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa for its location, as well as the indoor pool, hot tub and full-service spa this hotel offers. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG is another popular central hotel with a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Frankton is a central neighborhood for your Drift Bay vacation.

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