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title: "Lakeside Motel, Queenstown: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Lakeside Motel in Queenstown: rated 8.1 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Motel · ★★★ · VR Hotels
# Lakeside Motel

Ben Lomond, Queenstown, New Zealand

8.1 ·  Very good 595 reviews ·  #111 #111 of 119 in Queenstown ·  3.3/5 on Google, 344 reviews ·  8.7 Location score
## About Lakeside Motel

Lakeside Motel is a motel in Ben Lomond, Queenstown, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 595 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.3 km from the centre of Queenstown. The nearest beach is 50 m away. The nearest airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), is 7.5 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 15

- **Chain:** VR Hotels

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 23

18 Lake Esplanade [lakesidemotel.co.nz](http://www.lakesidemotel.co.nz/)

## How Lakeside Motel scores

Better rated than 7% of hotels in Queenstown

-   Guest rating **8.1**
-   Location **8.7**
-   Beach access **10.0**

Queenstown average

## Rating on Google

3.3/5

344 Google reviews

-   5★28%
-   4★33%
-   3★18%
-   2★8%
-   1★13%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **65**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **48**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">50 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Queenstown Airport (ZQN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Queenstown</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Odyssey Sensory Maze410 m
-   Fear Factory Queenstown440 m
-   Kiwi Park Queenstown690 m

## Lakeside Motel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The motel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the motel's tours. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundry service available at Lakeside Motel. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at motel, select rooms are equipped with air conditioning to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using a hair dryer available in select guest restrooms. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Lakeside Motel. Enhance your winter enjoyment by visiting the snowy white hills every day with ski slopes, ski equipment rentals and ski lessons for exhilarating activities.

### Compare

## Compare Lakeside Motel with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [The Lodges](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lodges-queenstown/) Motel ★★★★ 50 m away
    
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-   [The Waterfront Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-waterfront-apartments-queenstown/) Apartment ★★★★ 160 m away
    
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-   [The Lofts](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lofts-queenstown/) Apartment ★★★★ 380 m away
    
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-   [Lomond Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lomond-lodge-queenstown/) Motel ★★★★ 410 m away
    
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## Questions about Lakeside Motel

### How do guests rate Lakeside Motel?

Lakeside Motel has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 595 reviews, which is better than 7% of rated hotels in Queenstown.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Lakeside Motel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Lakeside Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Lakeside Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), is 7.5 km away in a straight line.

### Is Lakeside Motel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 50 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Lakeside Motel have?

Lakeside Motel has 15 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lakeside-motel-queenstown/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/