Title: 10 Best Lakefront Hotels in New Zealand for 2025 | Expedia.ca

  

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# Lakefront Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand

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## Top New Zealand Lake Hotels

![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 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)

![Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/63bdcf04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6040000/6033500/6033432/165565ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Reef Resort

Waipahihi

9.6/10

Exceptional

(942)

"Enjoyable stay , nice view , "

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

Terrence

CA $154

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548800/548794/6261fbf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548800/548794/1b36b6d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Pool views, open daily](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548800/548794/f31e6544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548800/548794/799939c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre

7.2/10

Good

(1000)

"Great central location. Easy walk to town. Loved the views. Super friendly staff"

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

Jason

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Rydges-Lakeland-Resort-Queenstown.h548794.Hotel-Information)

![Breakfast and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/a9c7c485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/fc2526cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/66449400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, 1 Bedroom (Residence) | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4268300/4268206/2f4cc98b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Falls

8.6/10

Excellent

(1003)

"Great place to stay, fantastic rooms and awesome views. "

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

Ash

CA $216

CA $249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

![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 King with Lake View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/bd345c71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523241/36be34af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Millennium Resort Manuels

Waipahihi

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1002)

"Great location Very clean and comfortable. Fabulous heated pool."

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William

CA $175

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/6923044a.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)

![Apartment | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/19fd7acb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2219900/2219853/51a66bb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Edgewater

Wanaka

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1000)

"It was "

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Theresa

CA $216

CA $251 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

[](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)

![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/fe81f79a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/ecd1011c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898900/898832/7789c9b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### VR Rotorua Lake Resort

Mourea

8.2/10

Very good

(1004)

"Beautiful location. Bit tight for dining numbers so book ahead for your dinner reservation. "

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Fletcher

CA $67

CA $77 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/41b57eb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/fa785a27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10842/65956813.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)

### Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Queenstown City Centre

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1002)

"Very convenient location "

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

Sean

CA $270

CA $311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

[](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)

![1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/36774762.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Banquet hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/fbb166fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Lakeside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/917de8a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Oasis Beach Motel

Waipahihi

8.0/10

Very good

(1001)

"Enjoyed our stay"

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Jackie

CA $82

CA $95 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

[](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)

![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)

![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517100/4517013/e6c10d58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Twin Peaks Lakeside Inn

Taupō Central

8.0/10

Very good

(1000)

"Good place to stay at a reasonable price."

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

Garry

CA $92

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

![Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/abcb4f8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/4b156479.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523300/523244/6c2d361c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Queenstown City Centre

8.2/10

Very good

(1001)

"Staff on front reception were very good rooms were also good and clean they suited the stay "

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

Bob

CA $218

CA $251 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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## Top New Zealand Hotel Reviews

![The Grand by SkyCity](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1386200/1386172/af1bd6d9_y.jpg)

### The Grand by SkyCity

10/10 Excellent

"It was okay "

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-The-Grand-By-SkyCity.h1386172.Hotel-Information)

![JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522400/522358/0aaedd5c_y.jpg)

### JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Facilities offered us what we needed and it was convenient for our travel needs. It was easy to find coming in to Auckland and parking was easy. The staff were very friendly and helpful. "

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

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

### Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, good sized room only a short walk from the cbd and waterfront. The bed was soft and very comfortable. Great customer service."

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

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

### SkyCity Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Couch in room had a stain on it"

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

![Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7200/7169/a9e5a803_y.jpg)

### Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

10/10 Excellent

"Close to downtown Queenstown (short drive, public transport immediately outside hotel) rooms are good size and good facilities provided for coffee/ tea making. Private balconies with great views. Didn’t make use of breakfast restaurant as most recent experience (lukewarm food, poor/limited choices an overpriced) last week meant we didn’t bother going there again. "

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

![Kamana Lakehouse](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983589/7ba2222c_y.jpg)

### Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent

"So amazing will be recommending to everyone"

[](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Kamana-Lakehouse.h983589.Hotel-Information)

![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/30273335_y.jpg)

### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly and helpful! I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone going to explore Christchurch"

[](https://expedia.ca/Christchurch-Hotels-BreakFree-On-Cashel.h10153686.Hotel-Information)

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

### Novotel Auckland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, the breakfast was great!"

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

![La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194900/59194834/2ea06931_y.jpg)

### La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely warm place to stay, down side, there fro work, great area, safe, quite"

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

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do lakeside hotels in New Zealand cost?

> Lakeside hotels in New Zealand range between CA $77 and CA $311 per night. This means you can look forward to a vacation by the water at a price that's friendly on the pocket. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

### How many lakeside hotels are there in New Zealand?

> Take a look at our 372 hotels near lakes in New Zealand and then reserve your favorite. Whether you're taking off on a family vacation or kicking it with your pals, your perfect lakeside stay is just a few clicks away with Expedia.

### Why book your lakeside hotel in New Zealand with Expedia?

> Finding your ideal lakeside hotel in New Zealand is a walk in the park with Expedia. Getting away with the kids? Use our filters to search for properties with family-friendly amenities. If you're on a budget, click on how much you want to spend and the star rating of your hotel. Whatever your waterside getaway looks like, you'll always get the best deal possible.

### How can I find cheap lakeside hotels in New Zealand?

> Spend your break near the water without spending top dollar with Expedia. To find cheap lakeside hotels in New Zealand, use our filter tool to choose your budget. Like to stay in a particular area? Our handy "neighborhood" filter will search for properties exactly where you want to be.

### What is there to do in New Zealand near my lakeside hotel?

> Whether you like dining, sightseeing, museums or malls, New Zealand offers it all, and then some! The awesome city of Auckland boasts loads of things to do, including [Auckland Zoo](https://www.expedia.ca/Auckland-Zoo-Western-Springs.d6080499.Vacation-Attraction), [Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World](https://www.expedia.ca/Kelly-Tarltons-Underwater-World-Orakei.d6080503.Vacation-Attraction) and [Aotea Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Aotea-Centre-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6173517.Vacation-Attraction). If you're vacationing in Christchurch, [Canterbury Museum](https://www.expedia.ca/Canterbury-Museum-Christchurch-City-Centre.d6112900.Vacation-Attraction), [Isaac Theatre Royal](https://www.expedia.ca/Isaac-Theatre-Royal-Christchurch-City-Centre.d553248625845596523.Vacation-Attraction) and [Transitional Cathedral](https://www.expedia.ca/Transitional-Cathedral-Christchurch-City-Centre.d553248621562625522.Vacation-Attraction) should be at the top of your to-do list.