Title: 10 Best Lakefront Hotels in New Zealand for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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## Check availability on New Zealand Lake Hotels

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## Our top choices for New Zealand hotels on the lake

![Outdoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/54a97743.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/8320dd58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/7df455b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/b931bba8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Reef Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-The-Reef-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h6033432.Hotel-Information)

Waipahihi

9.6/10

Exceptional

(957)

"Great room overlooking the lake, Clean room and friendly staff. Excellent amenities and lovely heated outdoor pools. "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Michael

CA $191

CA $221 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-The-Reef-Resort-Heritage-Collection.h6033432.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/d4a3bdf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe  2 Bedrooms, Lake View (Residence) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/8f3e9d09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/216c4d32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/0b240807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information)

Kawarau Falls

8.6/10

Excellent

(1002)

"Loved the location, staff was accommodating in the hotel, spa, and restaurant. Our suite with living room had a fireplace and dining and lounging deck overlooking the lake. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

bonnie

CA $271

CA $312 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 2 - Feb 3

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Hilton-Queenstown-Resort-Spa.h4268206.Hotel-Information)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/9d766678.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/365cba5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, beach views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/df847a8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Suite Queen with Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/e3251be3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Millennium Resort Manuels

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-Millennium-Resort-Manuels.h523241.Hotel-Information)

Waipahihi

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1001)

"Everything was just astounding! Clean, beautiful, wonderful staff, one of the best hotels we've stayed at!! "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Sendirella

CA $136

CA $156 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-Millennium-Resort-Manuels.h523241.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/36dee441.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/467afc95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/9402a512.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hotel Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/cecb3e15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Edgewater

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Hotels-Edgewater.h2219853.Hotel-Information)

Wanaka

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1001)

"great location, upgraded room was excellent. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Thomas

CA $383

CA $444 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 18 - Jan 19

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Wanaka-Hotels-Edgewater.h2219853.Hotel-Information)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/f17094f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/ca21fd5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/920f9deb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Twin Room, Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/3862132f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### VR Rotorua Lake Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-VR-Rotorua-Lake-Resort.h898832.Hotel-Information)

Mourea

8.2/10

Very good

(1006)

"Friendly staff and great views"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Vijayaragavan

CA $104

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 18 - Jan 19

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-VR-Rotorua-Lake-Resort.h898832.Hotel-Information)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/364a945c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/52aba18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/a7d64e3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/f833e9fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-Queenstown.h10842.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1000)

"A wonderful hotel"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Paul

CA $329

CA $378 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 29 - Jan 30

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Hotel-Queenstown.h10842.Hotel-Information)

![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/a60ce8f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![32-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/4e2e4ffa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![House, 3 Bedrooms, Lakeside | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/cf2ba2fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/76ede36e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Oasis Beach Motel 

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-Oasis-Beach-Resort.h5082749.Hotel-Information)

Waipahihi

8.2/10

Very good

(1000)

"Great spot, rooms and pool area a bit run down but reflected in the price. Will stay again. "

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

Reece

CA $93

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 29 - Jan 30

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-Oasis-Beach-Resort.h5082749.Hotel-Information)

![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517100/4517013/d9a0bfb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Three-Bedroom Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517100/4517013/a7460a9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517100/4517013/0afeab1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517100/4517013/74f6e856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-Twin-Peaks-Lakeside-Inn.h4517013.Hotel-Information)

Taupō Central

8.0/10

Very good

(1001)

"good location"

![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg)

wei

CA $151

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 19 - Jan 20

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Taupo-Hotels-Twin-Peaks-Lakeside-Inn.h4517013.Hotel-Information)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/7a27ba8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/36c6567e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/66ea1f68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/36e5a29c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-And-Resort-Queenstown-Lakefront.h523244.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown City Centre

8.2/10

Very good

(1001)

"Outstanding stay at this property. Close to the town center just 10m walk. We had booked 6 nights stay and during check in upgraded our room to lake view with 60$/night which was worth as it gave us stunning view of lake and mountains and we had 2nd floor room which was connected to the lawn garden.. staff is friendly and helpful. Overall excellent stay "

![Singapore](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/sg.svg)

Sanjeev

CA $257

CA $296 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 18 - Jan 19

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-And-Resort-Queenstown-Lakefront.h523244.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/6376c0fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/5595d987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/2a21986c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/1d8c5744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Rees-Hotel-And-Luxury-Apartments.h110468.Hotel-Information)

Queenstown

9.4/10

Exceptional

(1001)

"Clean room, great property to stay and excellent location."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Nandini & Mohit

CA $460

CA $529 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 24 - Jan 25

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-The-Rees-Hotel-And-Luxury-Apartments.h110468.Hotel-Information)

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## Top New Zealand Hotel Reviews

![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/fa910380_y.jpg)

### Novotel Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Yes"

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Novotel-Christchurch-Airport.h18258191.Hotel-Information)

![Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37410000/37408100/37408030/2afec57f_y.jpg)

### Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay for new year. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Queenstown-Central.h37408030.Hotel-Information)

![JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522400/522358/fe095e62_y.jpg)

### JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Everything fully satisfactory"

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Jet-Park-Hotel-Auckland-Airport.h522358.Hotel-Information)

![ibis budget Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9150000/9145000/9144904/1c575289_y.jpg)

### ibis budget Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Had all I needed, convenient location. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Auckland-Airport.h9144904.Hotel-Information)

![Novotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4230000/4223700/4223624/15c535b9_y.jpg)

### Novotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Bed was super comfy"

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Novotel-Auckland-Airport.h4223624.Hotel-Information)

![Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7169/ae183ba5_y.jpg)

### Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms bed was very comfortable staff were helpful and accommodating. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Apartments-Queenstown-Lakeview.h7169.Hotel-Information)

![La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194900/59194834/069a4291_y.jpg)

### La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, convenient and modern"

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-LQ-Queenstown.h59194834.Hotel-Information)

![James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24900/24850/72179529_y.jpg)

### James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean"

[](https://expedia.ca/Wellington-Hotels-James-Cook-Hotel-Grand-Chancellor.h24850.Hotel-Information)

![Sudima Queenstown Five Mile](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67280000/67277800/67277771/e03dbca6_y.jpg)

### Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Quick check in, large spacious room, great customer service"

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Sudima-Queenstown.h67277771.Hotel-Information)

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