An Edwardian villa with five suites perched on Queenstown Hill, where New Zealand luxury meets silence.
Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown
From
660.008 €
“Five rooms only, all with plunging views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables.”
Hulbert House occupies a 1910 residence restored with impeccable taste, native woods and contemporary furniture. We climb Ballarat Street to this confidential address, five suites spread over two floors, each oriented towards the lake and the Remarkables range. The rooms blend rimu parquet, Frette linen, deep bathtubs and fireplaces for winter evenings. Breakfast is taken in the dining room or on the terrace, local products and attentive service without formality. The Booking score of 9,7/10 reflects an address that runs on discretion and excellence of detail. From 660 € per night, it is one of the highest rates in Queenstown, justified by the intimacy of the place and the quality of execution. We recommend it for a romantic stopover or a post-hike retreat, away from the hustle of the centre ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Hulbert House to couples seeking intimacy, far from the forty-room lodges that saturate Queenstown. It is an address for travellers who prioritise calm over animation, slow mornings over group departures at 7am. Hiking and skiing enthusiasts find a refined refuge here, with service that anticipates without smothering.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The villa dates from 1910, Edwardian era, restored in the 2000s with respect for the original volumes. High ceilings, bow windows, patinated rimu parquet (native New Zealand wood). The five suites occupy two levels, each with fireplace, contemporary furniture and bathrooms in local stone. The scale remains residential, we move through a central staircase in turned wood, no hotel corridors.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
No restaurant on site, but a gastronomic breakfast included in the rate, served at table or in room. Local products, smoked salmon, seasonal fruit, house breads. In the evening, the house can organise meal trays or recommend tables in the centre, ten minutes by car. Room service operates for snacks and drinks, but this is not an address for dining on site.
Highlights
- Only 5 suites in a restored 1910 Edwardian villa
- Panoramic view over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables from every room
- Booking score 9,7/10 from 73 reviews, one of the best in Queenstown
- Gastronomic breakfast included, New Zealand products and personalised service
- Private parking free of charge, rare in central Queenstown
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Queenstown
Hulbert House stands on Ballarat Street, south flank of Queenstown Hill, 1.5 km from the town centre. Open view over the lake and mountains, quiet residential neighbourhood, no shops within walking distance. The centre (restaurants, Steamer Wharf) is five minutes by car, Queenstown airport fifteen. Private parking free of charge, essential as the house is uphill. The neighbourhood is silent after 8pm, ideal for those fleeing the bustle of Shotover Street.
Good to know
Before you book
- Children
- Accepted, yet the address remains conceived for adults, no children's equipment.
- Parking
- Private parking free of charge on site, places guaranteed for each suite.
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi connection throughout the house.
- Accessibility
- Villa on two floors without lift, period staircases, limited access for reduced mobility.
Facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Private parking
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi connection
Location
Where Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown is located
Exact address
Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown
Address
68 Ballarat Street
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