Located in Queenstown, a 17-minute walk from Queenstown Event Centre, Driftaway Queenstown has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a playground. The property provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At the resort, rooms are equipped with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. Each room comes with an electric tea pot, while some rooms contain a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. The rooms at Driftaway Queenstown come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The accommodation has a grill. Guests at Driftaway Queenstown will be able to enjoy activities in and around Queenstown, like skiing. Skyline Gondola and Luge is 4.4 miles from the resort, while The Remarkables is 11 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 0.6 miles from Driftaway Queenstown.

Couples in particular 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 2 miles)

Skiing


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen 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

  • Cydney
    United States of America United States of America
    Really beautiful location right on the water. We had some troubles with the heater in our unit and it was promptly addressed with smiles on their faces. Really lovely staff and facilities.
  • Sudeshna
    Canada Canada
    We just stayed for a night at the property and wish we had time to stay more and explore it properly, but its a huge place for campervans as well as chalet rooms. The shared facilities were also nice and the room was very clean which was admirable!
  • Caroline
    United States of America United States of America
    The location right on the lake is beautiful. We stayed in one of the cabins, which was roomy and very warm, especially with the heated mattress pad! The shared bathrooms are in the main building, only a few steps away, and they are super clean and...
  • Nigel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Greta location and lovely facilities. Good comms with hosts.
  • Gwyn
    United States of America United States of America
    Location with lake view was lovely. It had great facilities-rec room, bouncy mat, kitchen, laundry room, lounge areas inside and outside. Our cabin was super clean and comfortable.
  • Christine
    United States of America United States of America
    We had a very small "cabin" in what is primarily a camper/tent parl. Everything was very clean, including the central facility. The queen bed was in the sitting/kitchen area with no door for privacy. Two twin beds in a room with a door. Single...
  • Paul
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooms were large and immaculate with a fridge and chilled water ready for use! The facilities were beautiful, there’s a full huge kitchen at your disposal and lots of showers/bathroom available! We really loved this place and will stay again!
  • Yoko
    Australia Australia
    Water side was beautiful, we saw the water from our balcony. All facilities were new and clean. The view of BBQ was awesome!
  • Yifan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really nice stay, room is warm and nice, especially at winter time.
  • Bo
    China China
    the scence view is excellent. It's close to the airport.

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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Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Tour desk
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs 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
    Must-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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Driftaway Queenstown

    • Check-in at Driftaway Queenstown is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

    • The prices at Driftaway Queenstown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Driftaway Queenstown on this page.

    • Room options at Driftaway Queenstown include:

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

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Playground
      • Skiing
      • Game room
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Beach