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Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (634 reviews)
"Amazing experience, great hot tubs, lovely rooms"

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Kamana Lakehouse
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"This is a great location with such friendly staff and so close to town. Its a good walk up the hill but prepares you for a cocktail. We will definitely come again next year, for a chill out week."

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room. Helpful staff. Gorgeous view."

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,555 reviews)
"Good smooth check in , friendly staff and highly recommend."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
  • 6 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"great location"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

5 out of 5
247 Bealey Ave Christchurch
  • 6 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (540 reviews)
"The staff were courteous. The loo was blocked, the bed was blood soiled (not noted till waking in the morning) and the walls in the bathroom rotten. The light was not sufficient for anything other than ambiance. Drinking water to be sourced from same area as human waste. Lovely shower. The fridge ..."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

Bealey Quarter
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
  • 6 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"for a one night stay waiting to depart or upon arrival its good pod were fairly clean bathroom clean kitchen clean"

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

LyLo Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ
  • 6 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,050 reviews)
"Wouldnt normally stay at the airport but on thisnoccasion it was very convenient. Very nice hotel, great dinner at the restaurant and a very well stocked mini bar."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
  • 1 hour drive from Mount Cook National Park
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,345 reviews)
"It has everything you need. Dedicated parking, spacious and clean. Breakfast is convenient but the food is so so."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
"Great buffet breakfast, amazing dinner and drinks. Staff super friendly and helpful. The pool is not suitable for colder weather. Staff member advised it’s heated but when the weather is cold the pool can’t heat itself. It was approx 12 degrees when we were there. Seems a waste of electricity heating ..."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade Queenstown
  • 5 hours drive from Mount Cook National Park
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Staff were all great. Breakfast was great. Valet service was great. Only negative would be the bathrooms are a bit outdated. Otherwise a great stay & we would recommend"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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