What is Sunshine Bay like?

Sunshine Bay is a neighborhood that travelers like for its ski areas, restaurants, and sporting events. Consider a visit to Lake Wakatipu as part of your Sunshine Bay travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Sunshine Bay?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Azur Luxury Lodge is the highest ranked property in Sunshine Bay. This lodge offers free breakfast and free parking. Another favorite option in the neighborhood is Hidden Lodge Queenstown .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Sunshine Bay area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Queenstown, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 36 Sunshine Bay hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Sunshine Bay.

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

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Sunshine Bay, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do around this Queenstown neighborhood?

Lake Wakatipu is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Sunshine Bay. Mt Crichton Loop Track and Ben Lomond Track are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Queenstown.

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Luxury Double Villa, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Lake View | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer

Azur Luxury Lodge

Sunshine Bay

Maya

SAR 3,495 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Panoramic Cabin, Lake View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Ora Retreat

Sunshine Bay

Hugo

SAR 3,753 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

Retreat, Lake view | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Stoneridge Estate

15.9 km from Sunshine Bay

Ever John

SAR 1,613 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

Remarkables View King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Frankton, 9.6 km from Sunshine Bay

Andrew

SAR 626 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

Cottages at Kinross

26.9 km from Sunshine Bay

Vincent

SAR 658 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Matakauri Four Bedroom Villa | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player, iPod dock, MP3 dock

Rosewood Matakauri

3.6 km from Sunshine Bay

"Wow! An amazing experience at a beautiful property, with outstanding service. We stayed for 2 nights at the end of our travels in NZ, and this was truly the highlight of our trip. The setting is stunning, the food is outstanding, and the room is beautiful. But the staff are what make the place really special. Over the years, we have stayed in excellent hotels around the world, and this one ranks among the best. Exclusive, exquisite, and refined. Highly recommended."

Tanja

SAR 4,628 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Hulbert House

Queenstown City Centre, 3.3 km from Sunshine Bay

Masakazu

SAR 1,290 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

1.4 km from Sunshine Bay

Khevana

SAR 609 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Frankton, 9.5 km from Sunshine Bay

Soni

SAR 506 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Kamana Lakehouse

Fernhill, 0.9 km from Sunshine Bay

Roxanne

SAR 909 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

22.8 km from Sunshine Bay

Jessica

SAR 1,177 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jul - 17 Jul

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

8 km from Sunshine Bay

Kumaree

SAR 782 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Quest Queenstown

Frankton, 9.6 km from Sunshine Bay

Tracy

SAR 527 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Coronet Ridge Resort

8.4 km from Sunshine Bay

Kai

SAR 1,707 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Frankton, 9.9 km from Sunshine Bay

Valerie

SAR 547 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Queenstown City Centre, 2.9 km from Sunshine Bay

Paul

SAR 974 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jul - 17 Jul

The Spire Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre, 3 km from Sunshine Bay

Laura

SAR 3,393 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Manata Lodge

11.6 km from Sunshine Bay

Joren

SAR 629 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Queenstown City Centre, 2.9 km from Sunshine Bay

Cem

SAR 813 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Queenstown Country Lodge

13.5 km from Sunshine Bay

Shih

SAR 855 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

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Where to stay in Sunshine Bay

Find the best Sunshine Bay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A beach with clear turquoise water, a forested mountain in the background, and people relaxing on the sand.

Queenstown City Centre

The panoramic lake views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Queenstown City Centre. Make a stop by Queenstown Mall or TSS Earnslaw Steamship while you're exploring the area.

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A small aircraft parked on a tarmac with a mountainous landscape in the background.

Frankton

Frankton is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Queenstown Event Centre and Lake Wakatipu while you're in town.

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A coastal town with a lake, mountains, and houses.

Fernhill

Nestled on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond mountain, this suburb offers stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and Sunshine Bay. Explore walking and biking tracks, and access Queenstown via a single road.

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A coastal town with a bay, mountains, and a clear sky.

Goldfield Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Goldfield Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queenstown Mall and Queenstown Beach.

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A calm lake with mountains in the background, a small town on the right, and a clear sky.

Boydtown

Though Boydtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi Park.

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Top Sunshine Bay Hotel Reviews

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"This property is stunning and luxurious. Staff are awesome and friendly. The food was devine, we had the breakfast and tried the set menu for dinner. Get in early for your spa bookings. Stayed for 3 nights to celebrate my partners birthday, not somewhere that I’d normally stay due to cost but was so worth every penny."

Mercure Queenstown Resort

8/10 Good

"The view from our room was to die for. The hotel is elevated and so even though it’s only about a kilometre or two into town, it’s a bit of a trek down a steep icy road to get to the lake. The room said it had 2 double beds but they were actually 2 queen beds which was a nice surprise. The big let down about this restaurant were the breakfasts. As there are no cafes nearby, we thought we would eat at the hotel buffet for brekkie. Again, the views were to die for. Everything else was pretty poor. Every time we went to the buffet something was empty. There were no cups to get coffee and no glasses to get cold drinks. We mentioned something to the front desk and were told it was hard to get good staff. Actually, the staff were working non-stop, almost running to do everything that needed to be done. However, there was only one person on the floor and one person at check-in. We said we would give it a go the next day, but unfortunately it was even worse. The issue seems to be understaffing, not the staff themselves. Spending about $175 on breakfast over 2 days, we were sorely disappointed. I also mentioned on checkout that we had had a lovely stay but were sorely disappointed in the breakfasts. The lady just said, ok!"

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Parking is a real issue. There is a parking garage for the same cost as the outside parking, but it can be hard to see. The free on street parking is very limited. In addition, there was a wood burning fireplace that spread smoke smell throughout our entire building from basement to 2nd floor. It actually made our room hazy and irritated our throats. The smoke was an issue for all three nights. The hotel is also a solid 15 minute drive to downtown Queenstown."

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Azur Luxury Lodge

Ora Retreat

Stoneridge Estate

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Cottages at Kinross

Rosewood Matakauri

Hulbert House

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Kamana Lakehouse

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Quest Queenstown

Coronet Ridge Resort

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

The Spire Hotel Queenstown

Manata Lodge

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Queenstown Country Lodge

Where to stay in Sunshine Bay

Queenstown City Centre

Frankton

Fernhill

Goldfield Heights

Boydtown

Top Sunshine Bay Hotel Reviews

Kamana Lakehouse

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