Situated in Queenstown, 1.4 km from Queenstown Event Centre, Driftaway Queenstown features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At the resort, the rooms include a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. Each room comes with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a stovetop. All rooms at Driftaway Queenstown are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The accommodation offers a barbecue. Guests at Driftaway Queenstown will be able to enjoy activities in and around Queenstown, like skiing. Skyline Gondola and Luge is 7 km from the resort, while The Remarkables is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 1 km from Driftaway Queenstown.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Tennis court

Golf course (within 3 km)

Skiing


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Queenstown
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fatima
    Qatar Qatar
    Location was excellent right at the lake. The view from our studio (no. 8) was obstructed by some trees but that's no body's fault ofcourse
  • Shannen
    Australia Australia
    amazing facilities - the showers, toilets and kitchen were always clean; the entertainment very much appreciated for big kids in adult bodies, lovely view, great vibe, maybe specific to our stay - but always a lovely aroma floating from the shared...
  • C
    Cuihua
    Australia Australia
    Clean and very quite. You can see beautiful views from there.
  • Gay
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was amazing and the kids room was awesome!
  • Evelyn
    Malaysia Malaysia
    A lovely hotel in the heart of Queenstown. The staff were all very friendly and the room was clean with the essentials. We had a good lake view from the room. Good value for the money. We enjoyed our stay there and highly recommend it!
  • Callum
    Australia Australia
    The facilities that they had were exceptional! Everywhere seemed to have an amazing view of the bay. The whole camping grounds looked absolutely beautiful and were easy to get too!
  • Leeshan
    Singapore Singapore
    Great views from the room. Everything was very clean and well maintained. We booked hot tubs at a good price which was a really great experience and the staff were really friendly.
  • C
    Charlotte
    New Zealand New Zealand
    beautiful view from our cabin and fabulous clean modern facilities
  • Calie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing location with very clean and new facilities everything was thought of even heated tiles in the bathrooms.
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location and the “tiny home” are perfect New Zealand vibe. It is an apartment over looking the lake the the mountains!

Property questions and answers
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  • How to pay. Says Pay at Hotel, but when I go to book is says pay after booking. not convenient as it is my credit card that is charged fees.

    Thank you for your message, we don't take any payment until arrival. Booking.com sometimes Booking.com applies there own promotions and payment polici..
    Answered on 29 March 2022
  • Hi there do you guys have wifi?

    Of course! We have free, unlimited high speed fibre that covers our entire property.
    Answered on 23 January 2022
  • hi, is there early taxi service? about 5:30am to airport. btw, is it reasonable to go to airport by foot? how many time it costs?

    Hi there, thank you for your enquiry. There are Taxi companies that can be pre-booked for early morning pick ups, approx $20NZD for 2 adults. For an e..
    Answered on 14 August 2023
  • Does the triple room come with cooking facilities?

    The Cabin includes kitchenette facilities including a microwave, fridge and breakfast making facilities. Bathrooms and full kitchen appliances are acc..
    Answered on 5 October 2022
  • Hi,do you offer the baby crab?

    Hi, We have some available to hire on a request basis.
    Answered on 18 November 2022
  • Hi Can we cook in the studio with lake view unit

    Hi, Our Studios/ Villas (Family and Self Contained) are equipped with a kitchen including a fridge, stove top, microwave, electric jug & toaster.
    Answered on 28 June 2022
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Property surroundings

Resort facilities of Driftaway Queenstown
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Beach
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Tour desk
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Driftaway Queenstown takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardEftposCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note there will be a 2% surcharge for all credit cards.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Driftaway Queenstown

    • Driftaway Queenstown is 3.1 miles from the centre of Queenstown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Driftaway Queenstown include:

      • Triple
      • Studio
      • Family
    • Driftaway Queenstown offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Children's playground
      • Skiing
      • Games room
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Driftaway Queenstown on this page.

    • Yes, Driftaway Queenstown is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Driftaway Queenstown is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Driftaway Queenstown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.