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About the Hotel

38-54 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand, 0000

Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown is positioned on the shores of picturesque Lake Wakatipu. The hotel offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including the iconic Remarkables. This luxury accommodation serves as a gateway for both leisure travelers and business delegates. With a focus on local hospitality and adventure, it caters to various guest needs.

Location

Rydges Lakeland Resort is located just 6 miles from Queenstown, easily accessible for travelers. Its prime lakeside setting offers numerous activities, including hiking, biking, and fishing in the nearby surroundings. Guests can also explore local attractions such as the Queenstown Mall and Queenstown Gardens, all situated within a short distance from the hotel.

Rooms

The hotel features open plan rooms that are well-suited for families, with options that accommodate up to four guests. Each suite includes a sitting area, free WiFi, and stunning views of Lake Wakatipu from shared balconies. Notable in-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee making facilities. Additional bedding is available upon request to ensure comfort for all visitors.

Eat & Drink

At the Bazaar Interactive Marketplace, guests can enjoy a variety of culinary selections, including seafood, charcuterie, and Asian-inspired dishes. The menu features notable items such as melt-in-the-mouth Wagyu ragout and confit Mt Cook salmon, alongside interactive cooking stations. Reds Bar provides a relaxed atmosphere for guests to enjoy cocktails made by some of Queenstown’s finest bartenders, complete with a diverse selection of spirits.

Leisure & Business

Five function rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offer a spectacular setting for conferences, meetings, and seminars. Professional event planners are available to assist with customizing catering and decorations to suit various needs and budgets. The leisure facilities allow guests to unwind and recharge, making it ideal for both business and leisure travelers.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Room

Max:

2 persons

36 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Lake view

Shower

Bathtub

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Standard Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Pool view

Shower

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Lake view

Shower

Bathtub

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City Center

Queenstown3300 ft

Airports

Queenstown (ZQN) 5.3 mi

Te Anau Manapouri (TEU) 110.6 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Rooms!

“The room was extremely spacious and comfortable, providing a perfect sanctuary after a day of exploring.” view full review

Lovely Lounge

“The lounge area at the entrance was a great spot to relax and entertain our friends, making our stay even more enjoyable.” view full review

Perfect Cleanliness

“The bathroom was spotless and very well-maintained, contributing to a refreshing and pleasant experience overall.” view full review

Accessible Design

“The hotel exhibited thoughtful design features that made navigating through common areas easy and comfortable, enhancing overall convenience.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Ski storage
Elevator
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Canoeing
Skiing
Hiking
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Car rental
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Ski pass vendor
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Rooftop pool
Heated swimming pool
Sun loungers
Night club
Sun terrace
Sauna

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

38-54 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand, 0000

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street view

38-54 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand, 0000

City landmarks

Cable Car

Skyline Queenstown

3900 ft

Garden

Queenstown Garden

2800 ft

Zoo

Kiwi and Birdlife Park

4000 ft

Square

Queenstown Mall

2800 ft

Rees Street

William Gilbert Rees Statue

2300 ft

Lake Wakatipu

2500 ft

65 Beach St

Moa Statue

2100 ft

Amusement & Theme Parks

Fear Factory Queenstown

2200 ft

Church

St Peter's Anglican Church

2900 ft

Amusement & Theme Parks

Shotover Canyon Swing

2700 ft

Torpedo 7

Southern Lakes Heliski

3300 ft

Gforce Paragliding Skyline

G Force Paragliding

3700 ft

19 Marine Parade Williams Cottage

Vesta Design

2600 ft

Gallery

Ivan Clarke Gallery

2800 ft

Gallery

Artbay Gallery

2500 ft

35 Camp St

Hetties Rock & Crystal Shop

2800 ft

Gallery

Silver Fern Gallery

2700 ft

Gallery

Queenstown Arts Centre

3200 ft

Cemetery

Queenstown Cemetery

3800 ft

Casinos

SKYCITY Queenstown Casino

2600 ft

Shotover &

AJ Hackett Bungy

2900 ft

Rees St Marine Parade

Queenstown Underwater Observatory

2500 ft

Lake Hayes

3300 ft

Beach St

Go Orange Jet Boat Queenstown

2300 ft

Nearby

Gallery

Central Art Gallery Queenstown-Julia Milley

1900 ft

Casinos

Lasseters Wharf Casino

1600 ft

Shopping Area

Aotea Gifts Queenstown

1700 ft

Queenstown Ferries

1800 ft

96/130 Lake Esplanade

Lookout for Cecil Peak & Double Cone

700 ft

96/130 Lake Esplanade

Flyboard Queenstown

1100 ft

Restaurants

Fergbaker

2600 ft

40 Shotover Street

Big Fig

2100 ft

62 Shotover Street

Loco Cantina

2100 ft

Shotover Street

Eat Humble Pie

2100 ft

Cnr Camp and Shotover streets

Mrs Ferg Beach Street

2100 ft

69 Beach Street

Noodle Canteen

2100 ft

Paraparaumu Shop 5

The Empanada Kitchen

2100 ft

60 Beach Street

Mrs Ferg Gelateria

2600 ft

40 Shotover Street

Tsujiri

2200 ft

45 Beach Street

Taco Medic

2900 ft

3 Searle Lane

Harry's

2900 ft

8 Brecon Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Convenient Location

Friendly Staff

Noisy Surroundings

Subpar Dining

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

5.5

Location

7.8

Service

6.5

Dining

6.0

3/5 based on 2392 reviews

#57 of 59 hotels in Queenstown based on Tripadvisor

David

United Kingdom, May 2024

6.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were clean and comfortable, albeit facing the main hallway traffic and offering a disappointing view of the carpark. On the bright side, they heated up quickly once I entered. The service was a bit hit or miss, with quick room change assistance and helpful trip recommendations, but sometimes staff seemed idle. The location was fantastic, with a short walk into town and a beautiful lake view, despite poor insulation. Dining was convenient without needing to go to the restaurant, offering amazing views but at a steep price. Overall, a decent stay with some standout features and a few drawbacks.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, heating up quickly upon arrival.

Service

6.0

The staff dealt with our room change request promptly and offered helpful recommendations, though at times seemed idle.

Location

8.0

The location was fantastic, with a short walk into town and a beautiful view over the lake, despite poor insulation.

Dining

5.0

Dining was convenient without having to go to the restaurant, offering amazing views but at a steep price.

Facilities

6.0

Richard

United Kingdom, March 2024

6.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located by the lake and the downtown Queenstown hub with wonderful views, but falls short on cleanliness standards and proximity to an industrial laundry. The rooms are a bit tired with marks and dents on the walls and a small shower.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were a little tired with marks and dents on the walls. The shower was small and not as clean as expected for a hotel stay.

Service

9.0

The service was incredibly friendly and helpful, making the stay enjoyable despite the room conditions.

Location

7.0

The location was excellent, right by the lake and the downtown Queenstown hub, offering wonderful views from the room. However, the proximity to an industrial laundry brings some noise and cleanliness concerns.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average, with ok options, but nothing particularly special during the stay.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities need improvement, especially in terms of room cleanliness and maintenance.

Chad

United States of America, February 2024

5.8/10

The hotel rooms were tired and run down, smaller than usual, and turned into a sauna when showering, but it was conveniently located at the Glenorchy end of the building with spectacular Lake views. The staff, while friendly, were unhelpful regarding directions to the room. The dining experience offered lots of choices but was considered quite pricey.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms definitely need a lot of repair and were not very comfortable.

Service

5.0

The staff was friendly enough, but the front desk manager was not helpful.

Location

8.0

The hotel was located right on the lake with fantastic views across the Lake from the bedroom, offering a great setting within walking distance to town.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was excellent with lots of choice but considered quite pricey.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were satisfactory with various options available.

Timothy

United States of America, December 2023

6.0/10

The hotel is located just in front of the main road, waking me up early at 3:30 am due to vehicle noises, but it's within walking distance to the village. The room was smaller than expected from the photos, and I had a wet floor after a 10-minute shower, which the manager on duty thought was blood, offering a temporary fix. The location is great for access to the village but suffers from noisy surroundings.

Rooms

6.0

The room was much smaller than anticipated and had a wet floor after a short shower, causing some inconvenience. The view from the room was lackluster as it faced the noisy main road.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and attentive, especially given they were busy with a wedding event. However, the front desk manager's attitude was disappointing, lacking good customer service.

Location

6.0

Despite being noisy due to its proximity to a main road, the hotel's location is convenient for accessing the nearby village and amenities.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was subpar, with low-standard food quality. However, the bar staff stood out for their exceptional service.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were standard with no standout offerings, but they served the basic necessities adequately.

Convenient Location

Noisy Surroundings

Robin

United Kingdom, September 2023

6.6/10

The hotel had a mixed experience. While my room didn't look deluxe as expected and had a maintenance issue, I was pleasantly surprised by an amazing upgrade. However, the room was poorly ventilated, felt hot and stuffy, and in need of an update.

Rooms

7.0

My room didn't look deluxe as expected and had a maintenance issue, but I received an amazing upgrade. However, the room was poorly ventilated, felt hot and stuffy, and in need of an update.

Service

6.0

The service was a bit hit or miss. While some staff members were friendly and extremely accommodating, there were issues with water pressure affecting my shower. The noise from outside and the heater's noise were a downside.

Location

8.0

The location was very good, with a short walk to the town center. It offered spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu, although the bathroom lacked power points in necessary locations.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was a bit of a mixed bag. I found the breakfast very nice, but priced at $34 per person, it was not worth it.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory overall, with services like room service and shuttle available. However, some areas like the bathroom lacked power points in key spots.

Great location

Maintenance issues

Ethel

United Kingdom, August 2023

6.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were a bit shabby and in need of a refresh, but the price was reasonable. Unfortunately, they were not very well maintained, with a dirty tea and coffee station. The smaller rooms were superior compared to the level 5 rooms, but I paid more for the latter on my second visit.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were a bit shabby, needing a freshen up. They were smaller but superior to the level 5 rooms, yet I paid more for the second visit.

Service

5.0

The service was a real mixed bag. The staff came to reception on arrival, but the quality was very poor overall. I had to request room cleaning multiple times, and the staff seemed unhelpful and were even arguing in front of customers. On the upside, some staff members were extremely friendly and accommodating.

Location

9.0

The location was a highlight of my stay. It is extremely close to the city, within a short stroll to town, and offers a good view of the lake and mountains. The proximity to the main center of Queenstown was convenient and the ambience of Queenstown with the steamboat added a nice touch.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were a bit of a letdown. While some meals were very mediocre or average, the breakfast was just average. However, the restaurant had great views and a nice atmosphere, almost as nice as other cafes in town.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities offered were adequate.

great location

poor service

Liam

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.2/10

The hotel needs upgrading and lacks a warning or discount for construction noise, but room service is efficient and staff are pleasant. The location is convenient, close to town, and with good facilities nearby.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were not ready for check-in at 2 pm and needed upgrading, but were eventually serviced around 4:45 pm each day.

Service

7.0

The staff were pleasant and efficient, although a bit unhelpful initially with directions.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect, within easy walking distance of central Queenstown.

Dining

8.0

The dining was above-and-beyond, particularly with fresh fruit juice, but the 'included breakfast' could be improved.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers various services like room service, car hire, and tours, enhancing the stay.

Ian

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.0/10

The hotel offers stunning views of the lake and mountains from the spacious rooms, although some are in need of renovation with maintenance issues. The friendly service stands out, yet the front desk could be more helpful. The location is perfect for easy access to the town center but requires attention to details. Dining provides a pleasant experience overall, with some minor improvements needed. The facilities are generally satisfactory.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms have an amazing view of the lake and mountains, but some are run-down with maintenance issues like broken doors and noisy heaters.

Service

8.0

The service was a highlight of the stay, with very friendly and accommodating staff, although front desk service could be more helpful.

Location

7.0

The location is perfect for a quick walk to the town center, offering great views, though needing some attention to detail.

Dining

7.0

Dining was a pleasant experience overall, with room for some minor improvements in freshness and service.