Base QueenstownvsThe Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments and Lakeside Residences
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments is the choice of most reviewers compared to Base Queenstown. The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 3 publications such as Fodor's, oyster.com and Frommer's.
Base Queenstown
49 Shotover St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
From $11/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
DK Eyewitness
"Backpacker accommodation in the heart of Queenstown, right on the main street near bars and restaurants."
Rough Guide
"Massive (300-plus beds), lively hostel with an inadequate kitchen, but that doesn’t matter because you’ll probably end up eating and drinking in their bar."
The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments and Lakeside Residences
377 Frankton Rd, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"This lakefront hideaway is the pride of New Zealand providing a boutique ambience coupled with amazing views and service." Full review
Fodor's
"With two types of hotel room and three apartment sizes to choose from, it's suitable for solos and larger groups." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"There are 60 hotel rooms and 90 apartments at this upscale lakefront property on the shores of Lake Wakatipu." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Rees puts luxe on the lake in Queenstown, making it an unsurprising choice for celebrities and high-end travellers." Full review
Frommer's
"The 1-to 4-bedroom apartments here offer some of the best views of any hotel in town...you’ll love extra touches like the library filled with its rare books, a cellar filled with Bordeaux wines" Full review