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Q: What are some of the best holiday rentals that Drift Bay has to offer?

Manata Lodge : This holiday home rental outside of Drift Bay is located on a river, and has a fireplace, a terrace and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. It offers a garden, a library and 1 hot tub so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. See all vacation rentals in Drift Bay .

Q: What are some hotels with pools in Drift Bay?

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown : Features a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a sauna. View all hotels with pools in Drift Bay .

Q: What should I do while I'm visiting Drift Bay?

A favourite place to visit is Lake Wakatipu . You'll also find The Remarkables Ski Area and Remarkables Park Town Centre in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Drift Bay guide .

Our top choices for Drift Bay hotels

Kamana Lakehouse

Fernhill

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

1 June - 2 June

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

"I really enjoyed my stay at the Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa. Brilliant location, right on the lake, and close to the airport, which was great for me. Beautifully maintained rooms, brilliant views of the lake and the mountains, great ammenities, great food, great staff! I'll be booking my next stay in Queenstown here again. I didn't dine in the restaurant or cafe downstairs, but did order room service several times, and the service and the meals were fantastic. Best Caesar salad and...

Scott

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Queenstown City Centre

Roger

includes taxes & fees

5 June - 6 June

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Queenstown City Centre

Timothy

includes taxes & fees

13 June - 14 June

QT Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

BENJAMIN

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Queenstown City Centre

Christopher

includes taxes & fees

1 June - 2 June

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

Susan

includes taxes & fees

4 June - 5 June

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Queenstown

GuoBiao

includes taxes & fees

5 June - 6 June

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Frankton

Valerie

includes taxes & fees

5 June - 6 June

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Queenstown City Centre

David

includes taxes & fees

4 June - 5 June

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Frankton

Sunil

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Queenstown

Leonardo

includes taxes & fees

8 June - 9 June

Scenic Suites Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

Sue

includes taxes & fees

1 June - 2 June

Mercure Queenstown Resort

Fernhill

Tiffany

includes taxes & fees

13 June - 14 June

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Queenstown City Centre

Tristan

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 June

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

1 June - 2 June

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Queenstown City Centre

Alison

includes taxes & fees

1 June - 2 June

Balmoral Lodge

Queenstown City Centre

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

2 June - 3 June

Superior Mountain View 1 Bedroom Unit | Mountain view

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview

Queenstown City Centre

Jacqui

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Queenstown City Centre

Paul

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

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Top Drift Bay Hotel Reviews

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

QT Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"QT Queenstown is positioned on the Esplanade with views across the lake, towards the mountains. It is undergoing modernisation. A short 5 min walk to town, where there are multiple choices for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The staff are incredible and cannot please you enough. They have free wine tasting daily, there is Also a roof bar and restaurant on site. Will definitely stay here again."

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Beautiful, spacious room in a convenient location. On-site parking was $20 per day, which felt reasonable. The staff were friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. The fireplace was a lovely touch and kept the room warm and cosy, the room itself was very well insulated, and the shower pressure was excellent. There were a few downsides. At night there was a noticeable sound coming from within the walls that didn’t occur during the daytime. The room service menu for dinner mains was also quite limited. Unfortunately, the hair dryer provided appeared damaged and started sparking, which could have become dangerous if I hadn’t quickly switched it off at the power point. A few small improvements could make the stay even better — more TV channel options for kids would be great, and the front desk occasionally didn’t answer calls from the room, so it was easier to walk down in person for requests like cutlery. The spa was extremely hot while the pool was quite cold, so balancing the temperatures a little better would improve the experience. Overall though, it was an enjoyable and relaxing stay with wonderful staff, and we had a great time."

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

2/10 Terrible

" Check in by Fiona was pathetic and unwelcoming as we travelled a long flight for 2 days and the staffs at reception was not helpful at all and Fionas tone of voice was not welcoming at all and kept asking me for a credit card that did not belong to us as it was a virtual card on file. None of the three staffs offered to take our 6 suitcases to our room and that broke my heart. The room was superb 👌 i had a great sleep as well. Being a Hotel General Manager and as an ex Housekeeping Supervisor at Hilton Queenstown this experience to myself made me feel unwelcomed at Holiday Inn Remarkables Park. Leonel who was there during checkout was so friendly and understanding and he did apologize to me saying its a new team and they are improving their services. I really loved the property and the room overall. Hope this wont happen to any other guest in future. I Will also put this on trip Advisor as well."

More cheap accommodation in Drift Bay

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

39 Robins Rd Queenstown

AU$80

25 May - 26 May

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (126 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Drift Bay?

Located 8 mi (12.8 km) from the heart of Drift Bay, Kamana Lakehouse is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your trip to the area are Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central and Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Drift Bay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Drift Bay has to offer?

Manata Lodge: This holiday home rental outside of Drift Bay is located on a river, and has a fireplace, a terrace and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. It offers a garden, a library and 1 hot tub so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. See all vacation rentals in Drift Bay.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Drift Bay.

What are some hotels with pools in Drift Bay?

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown: Features a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a sauna. View all hotels with pools in Drift Bay.

What's it like to stay in Drift Bay?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Drift Bay has to offer. In Drift Bay, there are 4 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Drift Bay.

What should I do while I'm visiting Drift Bay?

A favourite place to visit is Lake Wakatipu. You'll also find The Remarkables Ski Area and Remarkables Park Town Centre in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Drift Bay guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Drift Bay?

The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Drift Bay is 1506 mm.

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Our top choices for Drift Bay hotels

Kamana Lakehouse

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

QT Queenstown

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Scenic Suites Queenstown

Mercure Queenstown Resort

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

Balmoral Lodge

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Learn more about Drift Bay

Top Drift Bay Hotel Reviews

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

More cheap accommodation in Drift Bay

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

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