QT Queenstown
Quirky, pop art-infused boutique luxury. Bold colour palettes, Eames-era furniture, bespoke art curation, and QT Gel beds dressed in high thread-count linen. Think creative-industry type on a powder-day, not stiff alpine lodge.
Book a QT Remarkables Lakeview King for the top-floor views and complimentary charcuterie board plus cocktail kit on arrival.
Why It Matters
QT is one of very few genuinely design-forward hotels in Queenstown — a town where 'luxury' often just means nicer fleece blankets. The Reds Bar cocktail lounge and Bazaar interactive restaurant are local institutions, not just hotel food. The expansion (merging with the former Rydges Lakeland property below on the lakefront) will bring it to 222 rooms, with direct Esplanade access — a significant upgrade from the current hilltop-only approach.
QT Queenstown is a boldly designed boutique hotel perched above Lake Wakatipu, with views of The Remarkables mountain range that genuinely compete with the interiors for attention. Designer Nic Graham fills every corner with pop art, natural timbers, and a personality best described as alpine-meets-eclectic-gallery. It sits about a 10–15 minute walk (mostly downhill) from Queenstown's town centre — which means the return trip is uphill, something to factor in after a long day on the slopes.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
QT Deluxe Family
Two QT Deluxe King rooms connected together — each with its own Juliette balcony, designer bathroom, and mountain views. A practical and stylish option for families or groups who want private sleeping spaces without losing the QT aesthetic.
Two King (connecting rooms)QT Deluxe King
Designer alpine bedroom with mountain views. Features a Juliette balcony, designer bathroom, and the signature QT aesthetic — bold textures, Nic Graham interiors, and QT Dream bed. Good entry point into the brand at this property.
KingQT King Suite
A suite-level room with a separate lounge area and a plush king QT Gel Bed. Some suites face the road rather than the lake — worth confirming view orientation at booking. The dedicated lounge makes this the best option for those who want genuine living space.
KingQT Lakeview Deluxe King
A 28-square-metre sanctuary with private terrace and uninterrupted lake views. Features a King QT Dream bed, a serene lounge area with an olive boucle sofa, and a generous bathroom with rainfall shower and premium products.
King · 28 sqmQT Lakeview Deluxe Queen Twin
Lakeview room configured with twin queen beds — ideal for friends or family travelling together who want the QT design experience with lake-facing orientation.
Two QueenQT Lakeview King
Step onto your Juliette balcony for glacial blue Lake Wakatipu views with The Remarkables beyond. A King QT Dream bed is wrapped in layered textures and mountainous motifs. Generous bathroom with rainfall shower.
KingQT Lakeview King with Terrace
A step up from the standard Lakeview King: your own private terrace looks out over glacial Lake Wakatipu. King QT Dream bed, cosy bucket chair, natural timbers, and a rainfall shower bathroom stocked with luxe products.
KingQT Remarkables Lakeview King
Top-tier standard room at QT Queenstown. Perched on the upper floors with panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Lake Wakatipu. Features a Juliet balcony, standalone bathtub, and complimentary inclusions: charcuterie board on arrival, a cocktail kit, 1pm late check-out, and nightly turndown service.
KingQT Remarkables Lakeview King Suite
The flagship suite at QT Queenstown. Combines the best-in-house Remarkables and lake views with suite-level space and premium inclusions. For those who want the full experience without compromise on either view or room size.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The concierge team can arrange Queenstown's full adventure menu: bungee jumping (AJ Hackett Kawarau Bridge, 7 km away), skydiving, jetboating, Skyline Gondola & Luge (13-minute walk), wine tours through Central Otago, and more.
Every room comes with a cocktail kit — add ice and pick your style: shaken or stirred. Remarkable King rooms include it complimentary; other rooms can request it for NZD 25.
Dogs are explicitly welcomed at QT Queenstown. Pet-appointed rooms include botanical products from New Zealand's smith&burton brand specifically for dogs.
On-site ski lockers and ski equipment hire available. The Coronet Peak and Remarkables ski bus stop is within walking distance of the hotel.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Lift access to all floors. Some bedrooms are fully accessible with adapted bathrooms.
Multiple event spaces including Ascend Room (up to 200–250 guests), Haven Room (40 guests, lakeside views, fireplace), Dart/Von/Rees rooms for meetings, and the Bazaar restaurant for events up to 175. Hosting capacity from 10 to 450 guests.
Rooms stocked with Malin & Goetz bath amenities. Pet-appointed rooms also include smith&burton botanical products for dogs.
Private on-site parking available. NZD 35/night. Valet parking also available. No advance reservation required.
Electric vehicle charging station on site.
A heated outdoor plunge pool for quick dips. Note: has been out of service during 2024–2025 expansion construction. Confirm availability before arrival.
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