Lake Hayes

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Panoramic photos of Lake Hawea and mountains, South Island, New Zealand
Panoramic photos of Lake Hawea and mountains, South Island, New Zealand
A view taken from the car on the way to Queenstown
Lake Hayes
One of the best ways to rise on an early morning in Queenstown. Hot air ballooning with #SunriseBalloons

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Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
The price is SAR 1,029 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
SAR 1,029
SAR 1,183 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (574 reviews)
Clean room, amazing view deck, friendly front desk staff, free parking, wonderful breakfast.

Reviewed on 10 February 2026

Kamana Lakehouse
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is SAR 1,018 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
SAR 1,018
SAR 1,171 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Clean, quiet, comfortable, walkable

Reviewed on 15 February 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
The price is SAR 761 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
SAR 761
SAR 875 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,446 reviews)
Staff are great. Always helpful.

Reviewed on 15 February 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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.
Chic & Relaxing Queenstown Stay

Chic & Relaxing Queenstown Stay

Lake Hayes Estate Otago Region
Stay at this apartment in Lake Hayes. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Coronet Peak Ski Area and Amisfield Winery are located nearby.
Chic & Relaxing Queenstown Stay
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
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! (1,446 reviews)
Staff are great. Always helpful.

Reviewed on 15 February 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5 out of 5
110 Frankton Road Queenstown
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,486 reviews)
We upgraded to the apartment facing the lake for our last two nights. It was a game changer and we loved it - so spacious and well equipped

Reviewed on 9 February 2026

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
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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Reviews of Lake Hayes

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved looking out on the lake in the morning. It was sooo peaceful. The breakfast was wonderful. Thank you sooo much Jasmine and Kevin for being so kind and helpful! You are excellent hosts.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

lovely community, pretty easy drive to Queenstown, easy access to many day trip destinations.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful lake, hot air balloons every morning, 5 mile path around it that was incredible, good biking all the way to Arrowtown with bikes provided at the lodge, great place to sit and read with feet in the water