The Best Hotels for Skiing in Queenstown

Where to Stay for Skiing and Snowboarding in Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand Queenstown, New Zealand

If you're planning a ski vacation in Queenstown, choosing the right lodging can make or break your trip. Whether you're looking for a luxurious ski resort or a cozy ski cabin, we've analyzed all of the options and found the best ski hotels and resorts in Queenstown, New Zealand. For those looking for the cheapest ski lodging, there are plenty of budget-friendly options available, but don't sacrifice comfort for price. The best ski resort hotels offer ski-in ski-out access, meaning you can hit the slopes right from your doorstep. Queenstown is home to some very nice ski hotels, so there are plenty of options for every level of skier or snowboarder. For those looking for a luxurious ski vacation, the area boasts plenty of luxury ski resorts with amenities like hot tubs, spa services, and gourmet dining. For those who prefer a more rustic experience, ski cabins and lodges offer a cozy and intimate atmosphere. And you'll find plenty of budget-oriented hotels, too. Queenstown, New Zealand is the perfect place for a ski vacation with fresh powder and a lively après-ski scene. With ski areas open throughout the winter season, you can plan the perfect ski vacation with family or friends. From bunny slopes to black diamond runs, everyone will have a great time on their next trip. And these Queenstown ski hotels offer something for everyone, too.

There are four ski areas that are near the city, and many consider these among the best ski fields in New Zealand. The ski season runs from June until October and the skiing is world class.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Near the Slopes in Queenstown
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

Located at Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa has great rooms from $189 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.1 km from the city center, skiers will especially love a kitchen, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services at this terrific hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Train station shuttle


Eichardt's Private Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1019 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Family Ski Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

A great place to stay is Eichardt's Private Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $1019. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Marine Parade. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 km from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


The Spire Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $399 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a Ski Trip with Friends
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

We found The Spire Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $399. We loved that is has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Church Lane. You'll also find parking, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and child care which vacationers will love. And this fantastic hotel is just 0.2 km from the center of town.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Sherwood Queenstown

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Ski Getaway
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Room service

With terrific rooms from $103, Sherwood Queenstown, at 554 Frankton Road, Goldfield Heights provides skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Skiers and snowboarders will really like this fun hotel which also offers hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 2.9 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for ski hotels.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle


Browns Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Winter Getaway Hotel in Queenstown
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Room service

Browns Boutique Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, hiking, and mountain views. The great rooms here start at $193 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 26 Isle Street. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, golf, city views, and free parking, which is nice for travelers. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $244 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fun Ski Hotel in Queenstown
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Room service

The great guest rating of Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is 8.70 out of 10. This place has skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $244, and it's located at 8 Duke Street. We also love the a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, and child care which are great for skiers. And since it's just 0.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Parking
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Heritage Queenstown

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Ski Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for ski hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Room service

A cool place is Heritage Queenstown because it has great rooms that start at $159. It has an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 91 Fernhill Road. Only 1.8 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services at this fantastic hotel. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's also less than the average price for ski hotels, so it's a great value.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Playground


Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $231 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Near the Slopes in Queenstown
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Room service

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $231 (before taxes). It's located at 21 Robins Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which vacationers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 km from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Queenstown House Boutique Bed & Breakfast & Apartments

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Family Ski Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 69 Hallenstein Street, Queenstown House Boutique Bed & Breakfast & Apartments has great rooms from $183 (before taxes). It offers skiing, a casino, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find mountain views, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast which skiers and snowboarders will love. And this terrific hotel is just 0.2 km from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Trelawn Place

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a Ski Trip with Friends
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Trelawn Place which has nice rooms starting at $173. Offering skiing, a water park, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 35 Watties Track, Arthurs Point. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and horse riding. It's located just 4.4 km from the city center, too. The kids will love the water park, too.

Ski Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Water park
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby ski hotels in Wanaka.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Queenstown, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Queenstown, Best Cheap Hotels in Queenstown, Best Luxury Hotels in Queenstown, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Queenstown, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Queenstown, Best Hotels for One Week in Queenstown, Best Hotels for One Night in Queenstown, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Queenstown, or Best Business Hotels in Queenstown.


How much do ski resort hotels cost in Queenstown?

Queenstown Average Ski Hotel Price
$170

Visitors will find a large range of terrific ski hotel choices when planning a visit to Queenstown, New Zealand. The price of these ski hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average ski hotel price in Queenstown, New Zealand based on data from 40 hotels is an affordable $170. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Queenstown.

The average prices of our suggested ski hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $336
  • 4-star hotels: $140
  • 3-star hotels: $98


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