Bumbles BackpackersvsVilla del Lago
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Villa Del Lago is the choice of most professionals compared to Bumbles Backpackers. Villa Del Lago comes in at 77 with approval from 3 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.
Bumbles Backpackers
Lake Esplanade & Brunswick Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Bicycle rental
- Refrigerator
Rough Guide
"Refurbished hostel, well sited on the lakefront road, offering great views from most rooms and common areas, a spacious kitchen, a BBQ area and off-street parking."
Lonely Planet
"This popular hostel is colourfully decorated. Its prime lakeside location near the heart of town ensures excellent views and easy access to the best of Queenstown." Full review
Villa del Lago
249 Frankton Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
From $104/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
DK Eyewitness
"Five-star luxury one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments on the lakefront, with winter comforts such as gas log fires, double glazing and underfloor heating in bathrooms, and private terraces."
Lonely Planet
"Clinging to the cliffs between the highway and the lake, these spacious one- to three-bedroom apartments have lake-facing terraces, incredible views and all the mod-cons." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"There are 16 suites and apartments at this upper-middle-range property on the shore of Lake Wakatipu." Full review