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Eichardt's Private HotelvsVilla del Lago
Both Eichardt's Private Hotel and Villa del Lago are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Eichardt's Private Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Villa del Lago. Eichardt's Private Hotel ranks #1 in Queenstown with endorsements from 9 sources including Star Service, Concierge and Hideaway Report.
Eichardt's Private Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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Marine Parade, PO Box 1340, Queenstown, New Zealand
From $609/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Built more than 150 years ago, when Queenstown was just a grubby lakeside mining town instead of the adventure-sport capital of the world, Eichardt's is the poshest waterfront hotel in town."
Fodor's "The staff is exceptionally helpful and can arrange anything from a massage to a helicopter ride." Full review
Star Service "This exquisite little boutique-hotel occupies one of the oldest buildings in the district right in the heart of the holiday capital's busy shopping area." Full review
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Among the perks are complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, air-conditioning, complimentary minibars, flat-screen TVs, DVD and CD players (the staff has a library of titles to choose from), robes, slippers, hair dryers and irons.
Afar Magazine "A boutique hotel done in steampunk chic in the heart of Queenstown." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Offering super-chic interiors and no-holds barred luxe, Queenstown's most historic haven – Eichardt's Private Hotel – has bagged the best spot on the lake for shoreside romance." Full review
Hideaway Report95.0
"Lakeside hotel within a restored historic residence in the heart of Queenstown’s lively waterfront shopping district." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
" Eichardt's singular formal elegance provides an extraordinary and welcome haven in the eye of Queenstown’s touristy hustle and bustle." Full review
Frommer's "On the most coveted bit of shoreline along the lake... awesome water vistas with the mountains shining in the distance. On property is the most happening bar in town." Full review
Lonely Planet "This restored hotel enjoys an absolute lakefront location. Each of the five giant suites has a fireplace, king-sized bed... and lake views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Eichardt’s has long been the grande dame of Queenstown, located in a prime position in the city center...interiors exemplify modern opulence, with cozy fireplaces, plush furnishings"
Villa del Lago
DK Eyewitness Lonely Planet
Oyster
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
OysterUpper-middle-range
"There are 16 suites and apartments at this upper-middle-range property on the shore of Lake Wakatipu." Full review
