Top 5-Star Hotels in Kawarau Falls

We had a wonderful two night stay at Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa. The reception staff were friendly and helpful on arrival and the location and amenities were excellent. We enjoyed breakfast both mornings during our stay. Our only concern was we did not have longer to fully enjoy the hotel.

When you stay at Lanah Residence in Kawarau Falls, you'll be next to a golf course and 2 minutes by foot from Lake Wakatipu. This golf lodge is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from The Remarkables Ski Area and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from The Kingston Flyer.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.At Lanah Residence, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring rooftop private spa tubs and heated floors. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

Doubletree was a last minute decision upon arriving Queenstown from Mt Cook. Although it is pricey, no regrets getting a room here for 2 nights. It came with a fully furnished kitchenette where you could do some cooking but didn't utilize this since we ate out. One peeve I don't understand is the need to pay for parking since onsite (NZD$ 16 per nite). There's ample parking and for guests that drive in, this should be complimentary for stay duration. Location is outside of Queenstown but water taxi available from hotel dock. Recommend for the environment and fantastic room but giving 3 stars for facilities due to need to pay for parking. Location by the lake allows peace and quiet and also wildlife encounters. Front desk staff during checkin time was very attentive and helpful as well.

There are two rooms in one living room, one room with a double bed, and one room with twin beds. The kitchen basically has a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, and the facilities are complete! The apartment is in the back row of the Hilton. Although it is not directly on the lake, you can still see the lake view. The sunset shines on the mountain opposite. Lake Wakatipu is so beautiful. Follow the main road and you will find Deer Park Heights, a popular spot on Xiaohongshu.com. It is highly recommended. There are beautiful scenery and small animals. You can go and play for a day with some food. The trouble is that there are only 3 parking spaces in the entire apartment. After staying for two days, there was no parking space. I had to drive back to the main road to park, which is a bit of a test of my driving skills.