Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown

The largest hotel in Queenstown, and perfectly located on the lake shore. Suitable for all groups and individuals looking for a good standard accommodation. There is an outdoor swimming pool and spa pool on the same floor as the restaurant. A very popular hotel among all nationalities.
Exterior: A white concrete, 12-storey 1970s building, renovated in the mid 1990s.
Lobby: A medium-sized lobby with some comfortable seating and Internet kiosks. There is plenty of tour information and ideas for things to do around town.

The hotel's basic budget-style rooms are not lake-facing. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub and a hairdryer, and offer a double or king-size bed. The rooms also come equipped with a direct dial telephone, TV, Internet access, a radio, safe, minibar, fridge, ironing set and tea and coffee making facilities as standard. Further standard features of accommodation units include individually regulated heating and a balcony/terrace.

The hotel has many dining concepts to ensure guests' catering requirements are memorable. Ben Lomond is a stylish casual restaurant offering delicious contemporary New Zealand cuisine serving a continental breakfast buffet and à la carte dinner. The Ben Lomond restaurant has superb views of Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables range and the town centre.

There is a heated outdoor swimming pool with spectacular views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, a private sauna and a hot tub, and in-house masseurs are available (fees apply). There is a nearby sandy/pebble beach.

From Queenstown Airport (15 minute drive southwest), turn right onto Kawarau Road, left onto Frankton Road which becomes Stanley Road. From Stanley Road turn left onto Shotover Steet which becomes Lake Esplanade. The hotel is on your right.