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1. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Frankton

Isaac

SAR 420

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A stone fireplace with a mounted animal head, a modern fireplace, and a large landscape painting on the wall.

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

2. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Frankton

Jennifer

SAR 425

SAR 489 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 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.

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

3. Quest Queenstown

Frankton

AGUSTIN

SAR 383

SAR 440 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a central island, and a view of the outdoors.

4. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Frankton

Angela

SAR 379

SAR 436 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A modern interior with hanging pendant lights, a rustic wall, and a decorative rope and deer head 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 hotel with a garden sign, multiple windows, and a view of snow-covered mountains.

5. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Frankton

Mark

SAR 374

SAR 430 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A modern living room with a stone wall, a grey armchair, a glass coffee table, and a mounted TV.

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

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

Kawarau Falls

Shane

SAR 450

SAR 518 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A mountainous landscape with a lake, a small settlement, and dense forest.

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

A building with a red roof, solar panels, and a stone wall.

A modern cafe with wooden tables and benches, hanging pendant lights, and a brick wall.

7. Sherwood Queenstown

Queenstown

Ben

SAR 442

SAR 508 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

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

8. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

Kacie

SAR 715

SAR 822 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a fireplace, and a dining area.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a wall with a unique pattern.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a variety of appliances.

9. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Frankton

Charmaine

SAR 350

SAR 404 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains. Inside, there is a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.

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

Yuxuan

SAR 1,080

SAR 1,242 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 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.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

11. Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG

Queenstown

jignesh

SAR 427

SAR 491 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a mountain and lake.

A modern stone house with a stone facade, a sloped roof, and a view of mountains in the background.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

12. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown

Mark

SAR 540

SAR 621 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A dining table with a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, a long sofa with multiple cushions, and a stone wall.

A hotel with a large building, a parking lot, and a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

13. Mövenpick Queenstown

Fernhill

Kelli

SAR 475

SAR 546 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern outdoor terrace with a glass balustrade overlooking a lake and mountains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

A modern room with two patterned armchairs, a small round table, and a large window offering a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern building with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.

14. Avani Queenstown Hotel

Queenstown

Tyson

SAR 548

SAR 630 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn with a palm tree.

A modern building with a stone facade, a central tree, and a mountain backdrop.

A modern, well-lit room with a sofa bed, a small table, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.

15. Queenstown Motel Apartments

Queenstown City Centre

Ekaterina

SAR 422

SAR 491 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 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.

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

16. Autoline Motel

Queenstown City Centre

Mike

SAR 330

SAR 385 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A motel entrance with a sign indicating vacancies, a mountain backdrop, and a well-lit reception area.

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

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

17. Alexis Motels & Apartments

Queenstown City Centre

Felix

SAR 503

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a view of mountains and a lake through the window.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining area with chairs, and a large window offering a mountain view.

18. Queenstown Village Apartments

Kawarau Falls

chantel

SAR 632

SAR 737 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture and a glass table overlooking a mountain and lake.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, large windows with mountain views, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.

A hotel building with a sign indicating 'Undercar Parking' and 'Cophorne Hotel & Apartments'.

19. Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Queenstown City Centre

Eliot

SAR 398

SAR 457 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A living room with a large TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a view of a mountain landscape through open doors.

A gravel driveway leading to a gated entrance with a stone wall and a sign reading "Manata Lodge."

A hallway with a wooden bench, a door leading outside, and a small table with a plant.

A kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Manata Lodge

Lower Shotover

Dianne

SAR 476

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Top Drift Bay Hotel Reviews

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained hotel near to airport best location"

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Great view from my mountain view room."

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Kamana Lakehouse was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking views, beautiful atmosphere and exceptional hospitality. What truly made our stay special was the amazing staff. Every staff member we encountered was genuinely warm, welcoming and incredibly helpful. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and their kindness and attention to detail made us feel so well looked after. They really went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. The property itself is stunning, with spectacular mountain and lake views, beautiful rooms and such a peaceful, luxurious atmosphere. It was the perfect place to relax after exploring Queenstown. We absolutely loved every moment of our stay and genuinely didn’t want to leave! Kamana Lakehouse was a highlight of our New Zealand holiday, and we cannot thank the wonderful staff enough for making it so special. We would return in a heartbeat and couldn’t recommend it more highly! ❤️"

Mi-pad Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great stay. Being on a central location made the walk to the waterfront very accessible. Great amenities, a room full of board games, coffee machines and wonderful views from the deck!"

Wyndham Garden Queenstown

8/10 Good

"We were happy to be upgraded to a suite. The amenities were great and we even had in suite laundry. Beds were comfortable and view excellent l. The communication was not always the best. Responded to a message asking how things were and made requests. No response. Stopped at front desk as bathroom sink was slow draining. Said they would get some one to look at that day. Did not notice any change upon returning to the room."

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the sticked mini bar and the view of the mountains, The room service pizza was burnt."

Pinewood Queenstown

8/10 Good

"We had a pleasant stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the Filipina staff member who assisted us was very kind, friendly, and helpful. The parking area was also well-organised and convenient. Overall, we had a good experience and would recommend this place to other travellers. Thank you for the great service!"

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and nice balcony with views. Room was spacious and linen was very good. Small refridgerator and kettle. Nice toiletries and very comfortable bed."

LyLo Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay"

More cheap stays in Drift Bay

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

12B Centennial Avenue Arrowtown

SAR 129

SAR 155 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

5-11 Church Street Queenstown

SAR 227

SAR 265 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

18 Lake Esplanade Queenstown

SAR 297

SAR 341 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.4/10 Good! (476 reviews)

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

50 Beach Street Queenstown Otago

SAR 362

SAR 422 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (176 reviews)

Luxe Suites and Apartments

1 Gorge Road Queenstown

SAR 436

SAR 501 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)

Driftaway Queenstown

17 Yewlett Crescent, Franktown Queenstown

SAR 501

SAR 599 total

31 Oct - 1 Nov

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Drift Bay?

Located 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from the heart of Drift Bay, La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central and Kamana Lakehouse. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Drift Bay.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Drift Bay has to offer?

Manata Lodge: Visitors like this Drift Bay vacation home rental. It is located on a river and has a fireplace, a terrace, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware. It offers a garden, a library, and a hot tub so you can immerse yourself in your vacation. See all vacation rentals in Drift Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Drift Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Drift Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Drift Bay?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Drift Bay, head over to our customer service page.

What are some hotels with pools in Drift Bay?

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown: Offers a sauna, an outdoor pool, and complimentary wireless internet access. View all hotels with pools in Drift Bay.

How is it staying in Drift Bay?

Visitors are sure to enjoy all that Drift Bay has to offer. In Drift Bay, there are 5 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Drift Bay.

What should I do while I'm visiting Drift Bay?

A favorite place to visit is Lake Wakatipu. You'll also find Jacks Point Golf Course and The Remarkables Ski Area in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Drift Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Drift Bay?

The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 55°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 37°F. Average annual precipitation for Drift Bay is 59 inches.

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Our top choices for Drift Bay hotels

1. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

2. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

3. Quest Queenstown

4. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

5. Wyndham Garden Queenstown

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

7. Sherwood Queenstown

8. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

9. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

10. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

11. Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG

12. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

13. Mövenpick Queenstown

14. Avani Queenstown Hotel

15. Queenstown Motel Apartments

16. Autoline Motel

17. Alexis Motels & Apartments

18. Queenstown Village Apartments

19. Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

20. Manata Lodge

Learn more about Drift Bay

Top Drift Bay Hotel Reviews

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Kamana Lakehouse

Mi-pad Queenstown

Wyndham Garden Queenstown

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Pinewood Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown

More cheap stays in Drift Bay

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Luxe Suites and Apartments

Driftaway Queenstown

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