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Southern Laughter BackpackersvsAzur
Sir Cedrics Southern Laughter Backpackers and Azur are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Azur is the choice of most professionals compared to Sir Cedrics Southern Laughter Backpackers. Azur scores 76 with endorsements from 4 reviews such as concierge.com, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
Southern Laughter Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
4 Isle Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
From $14/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Baggage storage
- Fireplace
Rough Guide "Split over three buildings with a surprisingly large variety of rooms and a free spa, this hostel makes up for not being flash by being friendly."
Lonely Planet "The friendly staff, free vegie soup and spa pool should at least put a smile on your face." Full review
Azur
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph
23 MacKinnon Tce, Sunshine Bay, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
From $706/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Commanding stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and the daunting Remarkables Range, this lodge and nine villas are set on a steep hillside almost two miles west of Queenstown."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Commanding stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and the daunting Remarkables Range, this lodge and nine villas are set on a steep hillside almost two miles west of Queenstown." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Azur consists of nine 800- square-foot freestanding villas on a steep cliff facing the alpine, Tolkienesque landscape surrounding Lake Wakatipu." Full review
Star Service "This intimate, and expensive, lodge is designed for big spenders who want views worth their weight in gold." Full review
Afar Magazine "Nine contemporary private villas command stunning, uninterrupted vistas of Lake Wakatipu, the majestic Remarkables range and Cecil and Walter Peaks."
Mr & Mrs Smith "Luxuriously appointed stone and silver beechwood villas offer vast views of the New Zealand wilderness at Azur Lodge hotel, a hillside hideaway two miles outside Queenstown." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Dramatic property five minutes from the center of Queenstown, with villas terraced into a steep hillside providing breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountains." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Azur Lodge is a peaceful haven, somewhat removed from bustling Queenstown, but offering easy access in one of the hotel’s chauffeur driven cars." Full review
