The Rees Hotel - Queenstown New Zealand

Rating: 5-STAR

The Rees Hotel – Lakeside Luxury.

Situated on the tranquil shores of Lake Wakatipu along Frankton Road, The Rees Hotel offers a sophisticated five-star experience that blends contemporary design with warm, personalised service. Guests enjoy spacious rooms, suites, and luxury apartments with panoramic lake and mountain views, while remaining within easy reach of Queenstown’s restaurants, boutiques, and waterfront attractions.

Location

Approximately 5 minutes (2.5–3 km / 1.6–1.9 miles) from central Queenstown by car or shuttle

Around 10 minutes (6–7 km / 3.7–4.3 miles) from Queenstown Airport

Walking distance to central Queenstown: About 30–40 minutes via the lakeside path.

Dining

  • Daily Breakfast: Served each morning in the True South Dining Room, showcasing seasonal Central Otago produce.

  • Evening Dining: True South offers refined New Zealand cuisine with an award-winning wine list (reservations recommended).

  • Casual Options: Bordeau Wine Lounge provides relaxed all-day light bites, coffee, and fine wines; in-room dining is also available.

Laundry Facilities

  • Guest Laundry: Onsite self-service laundry for guests staying in hotel rooms, apartments have washer dryers.

  • Hotel Service: Professional laundry and dry-cleaning available.

  • Apartments/Residences: Most include an in-room washing machine and dryer for added convenience.

Facilities & Services

  • Wellness & Relaxation: 24-hour gym; cosy library/lounge spaces; in-room spa treatments can be arranged.

  • Transportation: Scheduled courtesy shuttle to/from central Queenstown; secure undercover parking onsite; private transfers available on request.

  • Guest Services: 24-hour reception, personalised concierge and tour bookings, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.

Accommodation Options

Hotel Rooms – Lakeside Comfort with Alpine Views


The Rees Hotel’s rooms blend contemporary style with relaxed southern comfort. Choose Lake View or Executive Lake View rooms, each with a private tiled balcony overlooking Lake Wakatipu, or a Superior room with a tranquil mountain outlook. All rooms include a Super King Rees bed configurable to twin king singles, a comfortable seating area, and an Italian-designed bathroom—Lake View rooms feature a walk-in shower, while Superior and Executive Lake View bathrooms include a spa bath. Every room opens to its own balcony for fresh alpine air and easy indoor–outdoor flow.

Bed sizes: Super King (or twin king singles)

Apartments 1 - 2 and 3 Bedroom options

The Rees’ one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments add the space and flexibility you want for longer stays—each with a separate lounge and dining area, a full kitchen, in-apartment laundry, and private balconies that maximise lake and alpine views. Contemporary finishes, quality linens, and thoughtful storage make multi-night stays effortless for couples, families, and friends.

  • One-Bedroom Apartment:
    Bedrooms: 1 · Bathrooms: 1 · Bed configuration: Super King or twin king singles

  • Two-Bedroom Apartment:
    Bedrooms: 2 · Bathrooms: 2 · Bed configuration: Mix of Super King and twin king singles (configurable)

  • Three-Bedroom Apartment:
    Bedrooms: 3 · Bathrooms: 2 · Bed configuration: Mix of Super King and twin king singles (configurable)

Lakeside Three-Bedroom Villa – Private Residence on the Water’s Edge

Steps from the shoreline, the villa balances residential privacy with five-star service. Expect generous indoor–outdoor living, a chef-ready kitchen, gas fireplace, in-villa laundry, and broad terraces oriented to the lake. It’s an effortless choice for families or small groups wanting space and seclusion close to town.

Bed sizes: Mix of King and Twin configurations

Not in the main hotel complex

Executive Lake View Penthouse – Flagship Luxury

Set high above the water, the Penthouse combines grand entertaining spaces with multiple bedrooms, a designer kitchen, and expansive terraces. Floor-to-ceiling glazing captures sunrise to sunset over Lake Wakatipu, while premium finishes and curated comforts create a private, top-tier retreat for special occasions.

Bed sizes: Mix of King and Twin configurations

The Rees Lakeside Residences – Ultra-Private Luxury Homes

For the ultimate stay, these standalone residences deliver three spacious bedrooms, sophisticated living zones, a full kitchen, internal laundry, and expansive decks overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Discreet service, premium furnishings, and calming palettes set the scene for unhurried days and memorable nights.

Bed sizes: Mix of King and Twin configurations.

Not in the main hotel complex