Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Tucked in The best-rated area in Queenstown, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside has quietly become one of the more interesting four-star options in Queenstown. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Queenstown, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the rooms are…

Tucked in The best-rated area in Queenstown, Novotel Queenstown Lakeside has quietly become one of the more interesting four-star options in Queenstown. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Queenstown, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 2,200 reviews, scoring broadly positive on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €124 a night, a premium entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. It's the kind of Queenstown property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.