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26 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand
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4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
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Northampton
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Shoddy and uncared for, but great views.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011
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We rented a studio room in this motel for three nights. The views from this motel of lake Wakatipu are to die for, and location for restaurants and walks is very convenient. However the studio room we had was awful. Inside it was old, poorly maintained and shoddy. It had a poorly equipt old kitchen, with cupboards that smelt, when opened (where you were expected to keep food). In the lounge/bedroom the curtains were hanging off the rail and the matress on the small bed smelt. At $149 per night this motel is far below the standard that you should expect for the money. little has been spent updating this motel for ages. Out of the ten different motels we stayed at in our tour of New Zealand this was the worst by far.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Christchurch, New Zealand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“BEST SLEEP WE HAVE HAD”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011
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person found this review helpful

Very luxurious and comfortable. Great room service, freindly staff and comfortable bed - we had a great time staying here. Handy location - only a short stroll to everything with fantastic water views. I would have no hesitation staying here again or recommending it to anyone to stay. My wife and daughter didn't want to leave.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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NZ
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Over rated and not 4 star!!!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2010
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Stayed in Lakefront SERVICED Apartments for 5 nights, the only good point about this place was the location only a mere 5 mins walk, other than that I was really disappointed. The place states its a four star I would give it a three at a PUSH, the daily room service took place at 3pm each day, only the towels were changed, no beds were made, not one bed change in sheets during our stay, the decor was old and the bathroom had leaking taps, rotten bathroom boards along the so called shower/ bath and everything was old the bathroom was that pink plastic stuff you know and a shower curtain.

The toilet paper holder was broken and the gardens needed tending too I just fell if your looking for a place to stay dont stay here for your four stars cause its not.

The staff were helpful but I suspect they are all overseas students on a working holiday it was not their fault but I felt Management needs a kick up the butt.

We had a great stay in Queenstown but will all other accomodation listings like you can do a lot better.

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Hobart, Tasmania
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Great place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2009
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Stayed here for 9 nights while skiing around Queenstown.

These are managed apartments so don't know what the rest of the complex is like -seemed good. We stayed in a two bedroom penthouse (number 20) and it was perfect. The apartment complex is oldish but our apartment was very contemporary and well appointed; very modern rennovation. Very roomy with a great kitchen, dining, lounge area. Fold out comfortable double bed couch if needed too. Master bedroom with ensuite (great shower) and second bedroom with two single beds. Second bathroom doesn't have a shower (but does have a bath which is great after the first few days skiiing). Parking under - a slowish lift but only three floors. Apartment has a very large balcony - great and relaxing views over Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountains; paragliding, the old Earnslaw steamer chugging past making for a permanently changing, interesting and beautiful vista.

Two minute walk to the centre of Queenstown. Couldn't have been happier with the accommodation and the skiing - great snow!!

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Gold Coast
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Fantastic Accommodation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2007
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person found this review helpful

Our accommodation here exceeded my expections. The view over the lake and snowcapped mountains was spectacular. Our apartment itself was lovely, very comfortable with nice decor. Really only 2 mins walk into town. Yes it is on roadway, but traffic noise wasn't really a problem for us as we were getting up by 8am every day to go skiing and were then out all day. I would definately stay here again.

  • Liked — the view and location
  • Stayed July 2007, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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