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The Rees Apartment Hotel

The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments

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The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments enjoys a prime lakefront location on the Frankton Road approach to Queenstown. The complex is named after William Gilbert Rees, the pioneer settler and founder of Queenstown, and throughout the property you will find touches that allude to this heritage. The hotel rooms and apartments are spacious and beautifully finished, with careful touches of luxury and colour. Constructed to be warm in winter and cool in summer, the design draws on the strong natural landforms of the surrounding Otago landscape and the enduring building traditions of the settlers.

Our rating: First Class

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Rooms

All rooms open out onto a balcony with panoramic views over the lake to the mountains beyond. The one, two and three bedroom apartments are available with a lake view option, which we highly recommend. They each have super king beds, gas fires in the living area, fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities and large bathrooms with walk-in showers and a spa bath in the three bedroom apartment. Lake view hotel rooms are available with either a walk-in shower or a spa bath.

Location

The property is situated on the lakefront, around two kilometres from the centre of Queenstown, where you will find a huge selection of restaurants, shops and activities. A courtesy shuttle bus is available for guests, or it is a scenic 25 minute walk along the lake to the centre of town.

Food and drink

The Rees wine cellar houses some of the finest New Zealand and Bordeaux wines for guests to sample during their stay. Local seasonal ingredients are used to create delicious menus, which are updated monthly and served in the hotel's restaurant, True South. Alternatively, you can travel into town to sample one of Queenstown's many fantastic restaurants and bars.

Facilities and activities

The main building houses the Rees gallery, library and wine cellar, as well as the bar. The on-site award-winning restaurant, True South, serves fine dining with a creative twist. We particularly like the True South observatory, which provides a fabulous viewpoint to gaze at the stars of the southern sky.

Our opinion

Given their size, the rooms here are superb value for money, with the compromise being that you are a little way out of town. Please note, there are lots of steps at this property.

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    Alternative places to stay nearby

    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.

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      Azur Lodge

      Deluxe

      Azur Lodge enjoys a great location just outside Queenstown, truly maximising its breathtaking lake views. The main lodge building is perched on the hillside, with every room facing out towards the lake and the mountains beyond.

    • Browns Boutique Hotel, Queenstown

      Brown's Boutique Hotel

      Medium

      Browns Boutique is a friendly and intimate hotel with great views over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, and is only a short walk away from the town centre and waterfront.

    • Heritage Hotel, Queenstown

      Heritage Hotel

      Medium

      With an elevated position on a forested hillside, the Heritage Hotel overlooks Lake Wakatipu. Its modern and spacious rooms offer a variety stunning views.

    • View from the Tahi Room at Hidden Lodge

      Hidden Lodge

      First Class

      Hidden Lodge is elegant and luxurious and provides a unique experience by combining the sophistication of a small private hotel with the warmth of a large family home.

    • Kinross Cottages in Autumn, Queenstown

      Kinross Cottages

      Medium

      Fine wine, good food and stylish lodgings make Kinross Cottages an enviable place to relax and sample the wines of the central Otago region. Set on a vineyard with sweeping views, it makes a good base for exploring the area.

    • Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown

      Matakauri Lodge

      Deluxe

      Overlooking Lake Wakatipu, Matakauri is luxury lodge offering fine dining, superb service and beautiful accommodation in a wonderful setting.

    • Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, Queenstown

      Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

      Medium

      This modern hotel offers a comfortable stay in the heart of Queenstown, next to the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by the stunning Southern Alps.

    • Alfresco breakfast, Queenstown House, Queenstown

      Queenstown House

      Medium

      Overlooking Queenstown Bay, with spectacular lake and mountain views, Queenstown House offers charming B&B accommodation with a genuine commitment to providing New Zealand hospitality at its best.

    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.

    • Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown

      4x4 Safari of Scenes

      Queenstown

      The perfect tour for those who want the thrills of an off-road adventure but also want to discover exciting 'Lord of the Rings' film locations.

    • Jet boat on the Dart River

      Dart River Wilderness Safari

      Queenstown

      Board the Dart River jet-boat on a white-knuckle ride for an hour and a half up the narrow, meandering waterway, into real wilderness country.

    • Sunrise Balloon Flight, Queenstown

      Hot Air Balloon Flight

      Queenstown

      Depart early this morning on your hot air balloon flight over the magnificent scenery surrounding Queenstown. Lift off usually takes place in the valleys between Queenstown and Arrowtown with magnificent views of the unique terrain.

    • Hobbiton

      River and Rings Horseback Ride

      Queenstown

      Dart Stables provide a superb riding experience through some of New Zealand's most breathtaking scenery. You will journey through locations used in such films as 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Willow' whilst taking in the spectacular surroundings.

    • Lake McKerrow, Hollyford Track

      Routeburn Track — 3 Days

      Queenstown

      Climb a well-graded track to Key Summit, where you can sit among the alpine plants and partake in 'The Annual General Meeting of the Mountains'. You then descend to Lake Howden before gradually climbing through lush silver beech forest to the base of Earland Falls: quite a sight in wet weather!

    • Shotover River, Queenstown

      Shotover River Jet Boat

      Queenstown

      The Shotover Jet is an adrenaline fuelled jet boat trip through the Shotover Canyon, which towers over you on either side. Skim around crags and boulders and then enjoy the sensation as the boat spins around 360 degrees in its own length.

    • TSS Earnslaw, Queenstown

      TSS Earnslaw cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm

      Queenstown

      Affectionately know as the 'Lady of the Lake', the TSS Earnslaw has been steaming the length of Lake Wakatipu since 1912. You can watch sheepdogs in action, see the shearing or even try your hand at wool spinning. After morning or afternoon tea you then steam back to Queenstown.