I have created a list with the best hotels with sauna in Queenstown, New Zealand. Especially places with wonderful plunge pools and steam rooms. Hope you enjoy it. I think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Boutique hotel with sauna. Surround yourself at Nugget Point Boutique Hotel and Spa, which offers free WiFi and free parking. A squash court as well as a cinema with DVDs are featured at the hotel for guests to enjoy. The Spa consists of a mosaic-tiled indoor pool, marble plunge pools, steam room, sauna, and beautiful mosaic showers, along with relaxation areas. Nugget Point Hotel and Spa is an intimate boutique hotel, just 13 minutes’ drive from the Coronet Peak Ski Field. Queenstown city centre is only 12 minutes' drive away. The Remarkables ski area is a 45-minute drive. All rooms are spacious open-plan rooms with patios or balconies. Guests can enjoy views of the Shotover River and surrounding mountains or garden views. Indulge yourself with a beauty or massage treatment. The Nugget Point Hotel Restaurant and Bar offers local food in a casual dining atmosphere, available daily for breakfast and Friday/Saturday evenings for dinner. Nugget Point Hotel Queenstown offers a warm and friendly atmosphere, perfect for a retreat.Show full description
Charming boutique hotel with sauna. The Central Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels is positioned right in the heart of Queenstown, and is nearby a large number of restaurants, cafes, shopping and recreational activities All accommodation includes free WiFi. The Central Private Hotel offers rooms that are very spacious, with comfortable bedding. Our team at The Central Private Hotel by Naumi Hotels can provide plenty of local knowledge to guide and advice guests to the best restaurants in town, fun-filled outdoor activities from bungy jumping, jet boating, sightseeing, and winter skiing to cruise through picturesque Milford Sound. All guests checking in to this property can also enjoy daily happy hour drinks on the house. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Motel with sauna. Offering studios and apartments, the 4-star Hurley's of Queenstown is a 5-minute walk from Queenstown's city centre. All apartments feature a spa bath and cooking facilities. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free use of the on-site fitness centre and sauna. Hurley's provides spacious accommodation with double-glazed windows, as well as access to a fitness centre and sauna. There is an on-site internet kiosk and secure storage is available for bikes, golf clubs and luggage. A heated ski-drying room is also available. Each apartment offers a kitchen or kitchenette and under floor heating. Guests can dine at the restaurant opposite the property and have their meal cost added to their accommodation bill. Queenstown’s shops, bars, restaurants and nightlife are just 5 minutes' walk away.Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Featuring a free express start breakfast, free high-speed WiFi and a choice of pillows in your room, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown boasts views over the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu and out to the Remarkables Mountain Range. The hotel features spacious suites with a separate lounge area and a kitchenette. Guests can also relax in the sauna or heated dryroom, and facilities include a gym available 24/7. At the centre of the outdoor alfresco terrace is an inviting fire pit, where you can enjoy local craft beers or a central Otago Pinot Noir. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Queenstown is located just a 5-minute walk from the city centre where you can enjoy shopping and entertainment. There are nearby popular ski destinations such as Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mount Cardrona and Treble Cone as well as Jacks Point Golf Course, The Hills Golf Club and Central Otago’s famous vineyards, so guests can enjoy New Zealand’s great outdoors nearby their accommodation. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 7 km from Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown.Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Located on the shores of New Zealand's beautiful Lake Wakatipu, Rydges Queenstown features free WiFi, 2 on-site restaurants, 5 meeting rooms, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a sauna. The property is just 7 minutes’ walk from the heart of Queenstown. Queenstown Airport is a 15-minute drive away. The rooms all come with en suite bathrooms, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Many rooms also come with a flat-screen TV and panoramic views of the lake. Rydges Queenstown has 72 guest rooms featuring 11 Junior Suites, 11 Family Rooms, 36 Lake View rooms and 12 Standard Double. The chefs at Bazaar Interactive Marketplace offer guests an interactive dining experience that showcases the double impact of visual and taste and boasts stunning views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountain ranges, including the iconic The Remarkables. Showcasing an international mosaic of foods, Queenstown locals and guests can find various seafood, cheese and charcuterie bars, Asian and grill stations, authentic Italian wood fired pizzas and to finish a dessert bar bursting with house-made creative desserts and pastries. Guests can start their night at Reds Bar, which offers a variety of spirits, liqueurs and classic cocktails. The bar is brightly decorated and features oil paintings.Show full description
Historic hotel with sauna. You can enjoy soaking in the view of the Remarkables mountain range, rising from the waters of Lake Wakatipu, from the comfort of Heritage Queenstown. Crafted from centuries-old stone and cedar, this sophisticated hotel is suitable for business and leisure stays and boasts stunning views over Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown. It features an outdoor swimming pool, spa pool, fitness centre and sauna, and an elegant restaurant. It is located within a 5-minute drive from the town centre. Guests enjoy unlimited complimentary WiFi. Heritage Queenstown offers modern, alpine-style accommodation in peaceful, scenic surroundings. Accommodation choices include Deluxe hotel rooms with options for families, 2-bedroom apartments and large open-plan studio suites. The property is a 10-minute drive from Shotover River. It is 13 minutes' drive from Queenstown International Airport.Show full description
Charming boutique hotel with sauna. Sherwood is an eco-friendly hotel with an on-site restaurant and bar. The property is set on a hillside overlooking the picturesque Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountain Range. You can relax in the sauna or experience live musical performances from touring bands, DJs, and artists. This unique property offers a tranquil retreat with a bicycle track and a vegetable garden. Sherwood is just 5 minutes’ drive or 15 minutes' by bicycle from Queenstown City Centre, and 8 minutes’ drive from Queenstown Airport. Both Coronet Peak ski fields and The Remarkables ski area are a 30-minute drive away. Guests can enjoy hiking fishing, cycling and skiing in the surrounding areas. These refurbished rooms feature commissioned artworks and recycled materials including pure wool blankets, industrial light fittings, and hand crafted bathroom products. You will find NZ organic tea and coffee in all rooms, and fresh milk (dairy & oat) on demand from Reception. The rooms feature a minibar & our refillary menu includes homemade sodas, natural local wine, craft beer and rare spirits. Free WiFi access is provided. Guests at Sherwood can dine on fresh organic produce picked daily from the bio-dynamic vegetable gardens. There is an extensive range of natural local wine, craft beer, rare spirits and single origin coffee. A range of treatments are available from the spa and wellness centre. Yoga and meditation classes are also available.Show full description
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Historic resort with sauna. Situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa boasts 5-star amenities including an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a day spa. The elegant rooms and suites feature a gas fireplace. Hilton Queenstown Resort is a 5-minute drive from Queenstown Airport and 20 minutes’ by car or 15-minutes via water taxi from Queenstown city centre. Each spacious room features a comfortable king-sized bed and an LCD TV. Guest rooms offer a stylish bathroom with a separate shower and bathtub and a range of luxurious amenities. Lakeside residences do not have a separate bathtub. Guests can sample the best of New Zealand cuisine at the stylish Wakatipu Grill Restaurant. Pinot Pit by Wakatipu Grill serves a wide range of local and international wines. Workout in the fitness centre, take a swim in the 25-metre heated lap pool or indulge in a treatment at the Eforea Spa. The landscaped outdoor terrace offers stunning lakeside views. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Hotel with sauna. The renovated Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road is located on 4.5 acres of scenic grounds, with many rooms offering panoramic views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountains. Guests enjoy free WiFi. Each spacious room is modern and well-appointed with free to air channels and en suite bathrooms. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided. Lake View Dining Restaurant and Bar serves a variety of dishes for breakfast and dinner. The ingredients for the restaurant’s international style of cooking are all locally sourced. Children under 12 years of age can enjoy a free breakfast (when booked under the breakfast deal). Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road is just a few minutes’ drive from the centre of Queenstown and 4 kilometres from Queenstown International Airport. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Romantic resort with sauna. Situated on Lake Wakatipu, Rosewood Matakauri offers luxury suites and villas, each with a private terrace featuring unspoilt mountain and lake views. Accommodation includes pre-dinner drinks with hors d'oeuvres, gourmet dinner, full breakfast and complimentary in-room minibar including domestic beers (excluding liquor and wines). Only a 7-minute drive from the centre of Queenstown, and a 15-minute drive from Queenstown International Airport, the lodge is a wonderful base from which to explore the many experiences and activities for which the town is famed. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is included. Facilities include a luxury day spa, outdoor heated infinity swimming pool with spa pool, and a fully equipped fitness centre. The lodge’s stylish shared lounge and dining spaces feature open fireplaces. Every suite has its own private patio, sitting area with fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom with large bathtub. Air conditioning, LCD TV, DVD player, iPod dock and an in-room safe are provided. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Heartland Hotel Queenstown is located in central Queenstown, a short walk from town. It offers panoramic views over Lake Wakatipu to the mountains. There is free parking, subject to availability, and guests enjoy complimentary WiFi. The Heartland Hotel Queenstown is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu and Kawarau Jet. It is a 3-minute drive from the Queenstown Gondola. The hotel features traditional alpine architecture and a lobby bar with an open fireplace. Most rooms offer spectacular views of the area. There is satellite TV, wireless internet access and tea and coffee making facilities. Hillside Brasserie is open daily, for breakfast and dinner. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Elegant luxury hotel with sauna. Located in the heart of Queenstown, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa offers accommodation with a blend of French luxury and art de vivre. Each luxurious room features a marble bathroom with French amenities, a double spa bath and a separate rain shower. The rooms boast Sofitel’s “MyBed”, underfloor heating and an espresso machine. Entertainment options include free WiFi, modern surround sound, an LCD TV and a DVD player. Extra touches include a pillow menu and plush New Zealand possum throws. Left Bank Bistro is a charming Parisian style eatery, serving breakfast daily. 1789 Bistro offers a fresh, flavoursome bistro style menu, alongside a carefully curated cocktail menu and an indulgent international wine list, serving some of the best Central Otago Pinot Noirs, within a decadent, vibrant setting. For relaxation, So Spa awaits, an intimate sanctuary where mind, body and spirit unite. Pamper yourself and feel rejuvenated with a range of treatments. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa is conveniently located, just a 5-minute walk from the Skyline Gondola and a 15-minute walk from Queenstown Gardens. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Scenic Suites Queenstown is located in the resort of Queenstown. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the centre, yet its quiet, hillside location offers great views over the lake and mountains. There is limited Free on-site parking is available, subject to availability. There is a restaurant at the property which is open for breakfast and dinner. There is also a lobby bar featuring a large open fireplace. Guests can choose between the spacious superior rooms or the large suites which offer a separate living room and kitchen facilities. All of the rooms are modern, neatly furnished and include en suite facilities. Guests enjoy complimentary WiFi. Scenic Suites Queenstown is 6 minutes' drive from Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau Jet, 3 minutes' drive from Queenstown Gondola and 4 minutes' drive from central Queenstown. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Boutique hotel with sauna.Opened November 2021. The Carlin Boutique Hotel features free bikes, fitness centre, a terrace and restaurant in Queenstown. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, all units at The Carlin Boutique Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and car hire is available at The Carlin Boutique Hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Skyline Gondola and Luge, Queenstown Resort College and Queenstown Hill. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 7 km from The Carlin Boutique Hotel. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Romantic apartment hotel with sauna. Offering free WiFi and free on-site parking, Apartments @ Spinnaker Bay boasts lakefront accommodation with views of the mountains. Guests enjoy a heated indoor swimming pool and a sauna. Queenstown is a 2-minute drive or 25 minutes' walk away. All modern apartments offer a fully equipped kitchen, a log fireplace and a balcony. The en suite bathrooms each feature a spa bath. There is a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and CD/DVD players. Each includes a private courtyard with BBQ facilities. Spinnaker Bay Apartments are a 10-minute drive from the airport. There is a golf club across the lake. Coronet Peak is a 25-minute drive away and The Remarkables ski area is a 35-minute drive away. Our pool will be out of action for some of May 2023 - being repainted. Should be back in action for Queens birthday weekend.Show full description
Trendy boutique hotel with sauna. Views over the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu and breathtaking peaks of the Southern Alps set the scene at QT Queenstown. This lush lakeside resort features luxury accommodation with a side of the signature QT quirk. Foodies with adventurous tastes will be enticed by the bustle and aromas of our Bazaar Marketplace. Chefs create dishes before your eyes in a buzzing, interactive setting where the flavours draw inspiration from the beautiful, fresh local produce. Head to Reds Bar, where locals and guests mix and share stories of the day over an exquisitely prepared cocktail or boutique brew. The rooms are equipped with a TV with cable channels. Some rooms have views of the mountain or lake. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Valet parking is available for NZ $30. Shotover River is 1.8 km from QT Queenstown, while AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge is 7 km away. Queenstown Airport is 7 km from the property. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Hotel with sauna. The Mercure Queenstown Resort is located on a vantage point overlooking the Remarkables Mountains and Lake Wakatipu. It features a seasonal outdoor pool, spa pools, a gym and a sauna. The onsite South Eatery Restaurant offers local produce and wines with a stunning atrium and panoramic views. All rooms feature views of either the tranquil gardens or Lake Wakatipu and the mountain ranges. Tea/coffee making facilities, a small refrigerator and an LED satellite TV are provided. English and continental buffet breakfast is served each morning in the scenic Rises Restaurant. South Eatery Restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows and offers à la carte meals in the evenings. The relaxing alpine-themed Lounge Bar features an open fireplace and serves cocktails, beverages and snacks. Queenstown Gardens and Queenstown's city centre are 2.5 km away. Mercure Queenstown Resort has free parking, subject to availability, and is 15 km from Queenstown Airport.Show full description
Highly elegant boutique hotel with sauna. Located at the heart of the Central Otago wine region and just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa offers luxury accommodation, 5-star personal service, an on-site restaurant and a Day spa. The 24 private villas feature views over the organic vineyards and the mountains of Gibbston. All villas are air conditioned and include a spacious and luxurious indoor living space. They open onto a private, secluded, covered deck and sunny courtyard. The large bathroom has a walk-in shower, separate bath and dual basins as well as premium, locally made beauty products. Guests will be able to enjoy a wide variety of experiential packages, tailored to their needs and interests. This could include hiking or cycling along the trails on the 1000-acre Gibbston Valley Station, wine tastings and educational winery tours, spa treatments, indulgent wine and food packages and trips into Queenstown and Arrowtown. The restaurant offers an a la carte menu, with gluten-free and vegan options available. Our professional chefs have designed the menu to pair perfectly with the award-winning, handcrafted Gibbston Valley Wines. The Lodge restaurant has meals prepared from organic and sustainably produced ingredients, grown in the chef’s garden or carefully selected from local artisan suppliers. AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge is 1.3 km from the lodge, while Queenstown Event Centre is 18 km away. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
One of the most elegant, peaceful and luxurious boutique hotels in Queenstown! WOW!
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