The Waterfront is a great choice for a stay in Queenstown. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, downhill skiing and snowboarding. All apartments offer fireplaces, balconies and DVD players. Fellow travellers say good things about the walkability.
Languages
English, French, German, Hindi, Russian
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 20
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 20
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Property amenities
Beach
Near the beach
Ski
Downhill skiing and snowboarding nearby
Ski storage
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Food and drink
Microwave
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 50.0 per day
Bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
40-inch TV with cable service
DVD player
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Tour/ticket assistance
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Location highlights
On the lake
In the mountains
Near the bay
Things to do
Horse riding nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
20 rooms
5 floors
1 building
Built in 1996
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 per cent
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from 25 September 2023 to 20 December 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Exterior
Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Cots/infant beds are available for NZD 20 per day
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day
Policies
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Breakfree Waterfront
Breakfree Waterfront Hotel
Breakfree Waterfront Hotel Queenstown
Breakfree Waterfront Queenstown
Breakfree The Waterfront Hotel Queenstown
Waterfront Hotel Queenstown
Waterfront Queenstown
The Waterfront Aparthotel
The Waterfront Queenstown
The Waterfront Aparthotel Queenstown
Frequently asked questions
Does The Waterfront offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Waterfront does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Waterfront?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Waterfront?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterfront?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Waterfront and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking.
Does The Waterfront have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a balcony.
What's the area around The Waterfront like?
The Waterfront is located near Queenstown Beach in Queenstown City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Lake Wakatipu and 4 minutes' walk from TSS Earnslaw Steamship. Travellers say that the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.
The Waterfront Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Highly recommend
Great location and tidy comfortable units
Sonja
Sonja, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Jun 2024
Ideal location but apartment was dated. Though it appears they are doing upgrades. The apartment we stayed in was tired and worn though clean. Also know the second floor apartments are basically just a bit higher than a car roof and there is a parking directly in front of your window, so you have cars before any view. If you like privacy you won’t get it here when blinds open. Still I enjoyed our stay and didn’t regret booking.
Denise
Denise, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2024
Great location, very comfortable, helpful staff and very clean. An ideal place to stay in Queenstown.
Laura
Laura, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
The location, views & size of the property were impeccably convenient. Will recommend this to all in my circle for hands down convenience & ease.
Amber
Amber, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar 2024
Loved it. This is our second stay at The Waterfront, Queenstown and it definitely won’t be our last. Great accommodation, great location and an AMAZING view.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Mar 2024
Great location, reasonable value for money
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2024
Amazing views; great location
Kirsty
Kirsty, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Feb 2024
Convenient location and gorgeous view!
Lillian
Lillian, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Dec 2023
The location is probably the best. Steps away to town area where everything is. Street noise is expected, but bearable.
Love that there are laundry racks that we could put out in our living area to dry our laundry.
Bedrooms are fairly small but living area is big. Toilets seem recently refurbished. Nice and clean!
Overall a great stay!
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 Nov 2023
We had a week at The Waterfront. The location was great however traffic and construction noise was an issue. Beautiful views to the lake and Remarkable mountains was something special. Balcony is very small and only big enough for 2 people to stand on. Room itself was above average but it was starting to show its age. Overall not the best place we have stayed but most certainly not the worst.
Ronnie
Ronnie, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Sep 2023
Amazing views. Excellent hotel staff that go out of there way to make your stay absolutely perfect.
Ash
Ash, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2023
Beautiful views of the lake and easy to walk around Queenstown.
Catherine
Catherine, 5-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2023
Fantastic location- main streets and restaurants at doorstep. Excellently maintained apartment- will return anytime. Good communication.
Gok
Gok, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Jun 2023
Had a pleasant stay with the family at the Waterfront. Everything is a walking distance. The place was clean and the staff was freindly.
Raghid
Raghid, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jun 2023
Really enjoyed our stay. Great view, parking and super comfy. Would visit again🤗
Annette Joan
Annette Joan, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
27 May 2023
Great location, view.
QING
QING, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2023
Amazing views, lovely apartment and everything is within walking distance. Would highly recommend.
Karyn
Karyn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 May 2023
Dylan
Dylan, 5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Apr 2023
Enjoyed our stay here. We had a hire car so having parking was important and was free (they have some secure underground as well as outdoor).
We had the one bedroom apartment, everything was clean and with a big kitchen with oven and microwave. Lounge room was excellent and a lovely view out the big windows. It was a short walk into the main area of Queenstown which was excellent not to have to drive everywhere.
Lindsay
Lindsay, 4-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Apr 2023
Adam
Adam, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Apr 2023
Really good location. The front desk staff was helpful. The apartment is a little dated, and I don't think the carpet was particularly clean. Otherwise spacious and comfortable stay.
Xinyi
Xinyi, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar 2023
Excellent Location & Accommodation
Great location and comfortable apartment with stunning views. Two bedroom, one double and one king. Two bathrooms, a kitchen and living room space. Two minute walk to the centre of Queenstown.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Feb 2023
We enjoyed our stay.
Pam
Pam, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Feb 2023
Location and Apartment itself was amazing however the tiny balcony and the proximity to the constantly busy paths being on the road level apartment really let us down. Was expecting a lot more in the way of views
Rowan
Rowan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
30 Jan 2023
Not worth the nearly $300. Room was filthy, mould on ceiling and in the tile grouting. Paint pealing of walls. Broken toilet seat