The QT Queenstown sets its unselfconscious New Zealand design against Lake Wakatipu, between adrenaline and terrace aperitifs.
QT Queenstown
From
175.243 €
“Stilted terrace at the edge of Lake Wakatipu, direct view of the Remarkables, open all year round.”
Le QT Queenstown occupies a contemporary building on Lake Esplanade, a stone's throw from the town centre and jet-boat departures. We slept in rooms with an unapologetic New Zealand design: dark wood, merino wool, large bay windows overlooking the lake or the mountains. The atmosphere is relaxed, far from the formalism of European palaces, with a mixed clientele (skiers in winter, hikers in summer, families all year round). The restaurant and bar on the ground floor extend the lounge spirit, wooden terrace facing the Remarkables. From 175 € per night, it is one of the best value-for-money options in Queenstown for a 5★ with feet in the water. The service is efficient, without fuss, in the image of the city. We recommend it for those looking for a design base camp rather than a contemplative retreat ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the QT to travellers who come for activities (skiing at Coronet Peak, hiking, water sports) and want a design hotel without protocol. It is an address for thirty- and forty-something couples, families with teenagers, groups of friends who chain active days and evenings on the terrace. Lovers of classic palaces or absolute silence will prefer the isolated lodges around the lake.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The QT Queenstown occupies a contemporary building constructed in the 2000s, renovated in 2014. Architecture in wood and glass, generous volumes, large bay windows to capture the light of the lake. Interiors signed Izzard Design: local schist wood, merino wool, tanned leather, grey-anthracite-camel palette. Rooms between 28 and 45 m², all with balcony or terrace.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The Bazaar restaurant offers a fusion Asian-Pacific menu, open midday and evening, with a view of the lake. The breakfast buffet is generous, New Zealand products (smoked salmon, local yoghurts, house breads). The Reds Bar, on the ground floor, serves cocktails and tapas until midnight, heated terrace in winter. Room service available 24/7.
Highlights
- Lake Esplanade location, a three-minute walk from Queenstown's historic centre
- Stilted terrace with frontal view of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables
- Interior design signed by the New Zealand agency Izzard Design, local materials
- Private parking on site, rare in central Queenstown
- Family rooms available, free Wi-Fi throughout the property
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Queenstown
The QT stands on Lake Esplanade, Queenstown's lakefront, 200 metres from Steamer Wharf and departures for cruises on Wakatipu. The town centre (Shotover Street, shops, restaurants) is a three-minute walk away. Queenstown Airport is 15 minutes by car, with regular shuttles. The neighbourhood is lively all year round, skiers in winter (Coronet Peak 25 minutes, The Remarkables 35), hikers and cyclists in summer.
Good to know
Before you book
- Parking
- Private parking on site, free for guests.
- Children
- Family rooms available, extra beds on request.
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi connection throughout the property.
- Accessibility
- Facilities for disabled guests, lifts, adapted rooms.
- Pets
- Not mentioned in the services, contact the hotel directly.
Facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Restaurant
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Private parking
Free Wi-Fi connection
Family rooms
Parking on site
Location
Where QT Queenstown is located
Exact address
QT Queenstown
Address
38-54 Lake Esplanade
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