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

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![Huka Falls which includes a bridge and rapids as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108156/1a3a6bd3-337e-44f8-8099-4690880d2728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

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![Lake Hawea showing mountains and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110732/0b228cf8-38f4-490f-bae1-a7867dd37149.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

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

![Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed, Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/0d0256a4.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/ef03f702.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/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/8320dd58.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

(965 reviews)

"Incredible hospitality and location "

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

Ella

CA $195

CA $224 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/97dc06e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/8b1e52a8.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)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/96474877.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

(1,005 reviews)

"Outstanding hotel, would return!"

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

Megan

CA $247

CA $284 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/93411032.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/52146d87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/0ed8d388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/ce88011a.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

(1,006 reviews)

"The room and view were lovely. Staff very nice. Location was good."

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

Margaret

CA $125

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 1 - Apr 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)

![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)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/59c31433.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

(1,001 reviews)

"room was clean view incredible meals great location amazing"

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

Edward

CA $305

CA $351 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

[](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)

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

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/acce9306.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

(1,001 reviews)

"Lovely location, nice rooms"

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

Daniella

CA $115

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

[](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/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)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/52aba18f.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

(1,003 reviews)

"A wonderful hotel"

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

Paul

CA $312

CA $358 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 30 - Mar 31

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

![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)

![House, 3 Bedrooms, Lakeside | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/103ec869.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 | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/a27ee697.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

8.0/10

Very good

(1,002 reviews)

"Great variety of facilities - pool / tennis court. Nice warm and well-kept pool too. Older rooms but still looked after well."

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

Charlotte

CA $84

CA $96 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 10 - Mar 11

[](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)

![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517100/4517013/debd922f.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

(1,004 reviews)

"Nice clean room, good location and nice bar/restaurant. A pleasant stay."

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

Michael

CA $124

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

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

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/dbc1791f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Suite | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/a78fd9d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/e2a2eee0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/a9632eab.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

(1,002 reviews)

"Great location. Clean room and nice staff. They also have a laundry room which was helpful for us. "

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

Yaser

CA $267

CA $307 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 1 - Apr 2

[](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)

![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/110500/110468/e1ca2295.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

(1,003 reviews)

"Great views, nice lobby."

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

FEDERICO

CA $470

CA $541 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 28 - Mar 29

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

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## Top New Zealand Hotel Reviews

![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

"All the above "

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

![Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/0b184964_y.jpg)

### Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous hotel, friendly staff, and a very pretty room. Would definitely stay here again."

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Cordis.h8072.Hotel-Information)

![Grand Millennium Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/410000/409000/408966/6f3a38e3_y.jpg)

### Grand Millennium Auckland

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and spacious. The bed was super comfortable. And the washroom was large with a tub and separate shower. The restaurant was great and there was a coffee bar in the lobby. Very convenient. I would stay here again. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Grand-Millennium-Auckland.h408966.Hotel-Information)

![Pullman Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98523500/98523484/w3000h2237x0y13-d51b37f6_y.jpg)

### Pullman Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Classy with wonderful customer service "

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Pullman-Auckland-Airport.h98523484.Hotel-Information)

![SkyCity Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40995/ad21af79_y.jpg)

### SkyCity Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Large, clean room with good facilities. Handy location near to CBD - about 10 min walk to downtown. Most meal and bar outlets are not in main building but across a small adjoining lane way which wasn't explained and I didn't discover until breakfast. So dinner was somewhere else. Overall, good value and good facilities. I wasn't interested in the casino."

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-SkyCity-Hotel.h40995.Hotel-Information)

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

### Novotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Yes"

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

![Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66930000/66926700/66926604/a053091d_y.jpg)

### Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Staff is friendly and helpful. Great location. 10 minute walk to Riverside and 5 minutes to Hagley Park. Rooms are kept clean and the bed is comfy. Pretty good diner for breakfast. Not sure of cost but it’s comparable with other hotels I’ve stayed at in CHC. Out of the 3 or 4 different hotels I’ve stayed in there the Wyndham is my fave! "

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-Wyndham-Garden-Christchurch-City.h66926604.Hotel-Information)

![Rydges Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/3829bdf6_y.jpg)

### Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Great views of the garden and mountains."

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Rydges-Rotorua.h329597.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

"Spotless room and very comfy beds. Exactly what we needed after a long haul flight. Shower was also very good. Vending machine for snacks, maccas a few mins walk away and nice to be able to walk there from the airport. You can use the airport luggage trolleys all the way. Took maybe 15mins,"

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

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