Register and book your accommodation by the 31st September to be in with a chance to have your registration and accommodation costs covered up to the value of $1,000 NZD! CLICK HERE for more information.
Please note that February is the busiest month of the year for Queenstown tourism. Accommodation at this time of year will be in high demand due to the large number of tourists in town including those visiting for Chinese New Year. Accommodation will sell out fast! We strongly advise that you book your accommodation early.
We cannot emphasise enough the importance of this advice. We realise that many of you won’t be in position to register yet and have therefore set up a separate ‘accommodation only’ booking form. You can book your accommodation now and then register at a later stage using the link sent to you in your accommodation confirmation email. For all the hotels listed below you can book now and pay the hotel direct when you get there. No accommodation money (except for the backpackers) is taken at the time of booking. Please do take note of the individual cancellations terms and conditions for each hotel.
To book your accommodation only and register at a later stage please complete the accommodation booking form.
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To register now and book your accommodation at the same time, please complete the registration form.
CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATION
We have secured the following conference accommodation rates at several hotels, apartments and backpackers, to secure these rates you must book via the conference registration form:
| Property | Walking distance to venue | Room only rate per room per night - Breakfast not included Rates are in NZ$ and include GST |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Hotel | n/a (this is the conference venue) | Superior Room: $245.00 |
| Copthorne Lakeview | 3 minute walk | Superior Twin $245 2 Bed Apartment $345 |
| Copthorne Lakefront | 2 minute walk from Millennium (some sessions held here) | Superior Double Room $245 Superior Twin Room $245 Superior Lakeview Double Room $265 Superior Lakeview Twin $265 Lakeview Suits (Double) $325 |
| Scenic Heartland Hotel | 4 minute walk | Standard Room $209 |
| Rydges Hotel | 18 minute walk | Deluxe Lakeview $270 |
| Blue Peaks Lodge | 4 minute walk | 1 bed kitchen unit $180 Studio Kitchen unit $170 2 bed apartment $240 |
| Blue Peaks Apartments | 4 minute walk | 2 bed apartment $330 |
| Base Backpackers | 11 minute walk (town centre location) | Dorm Bed (8 bed dorm) $28.00 |
| Nomads Backpackers | 11 minute walk | Kind Bed $150, Dorm Bed (in a 6 bed dorm) $35. |
HOTELS & APARTMENT HOTELS
Millennium Hotel (main conference venue)
Superior Room (Room only rate: $245 inc GST)
Relax and experience a hotel that captures timeless elegance and sophistication set against a stunning alpine backdrop. Millennium Hotel Queenstown offers attention to detail and personalised service creating an unforgettable experience for guests. Millennium Hotel Queenstown is endorsed with a Qualmark 4 Plus Star and Enviro Gold rating. This establishes the hotel as a premier environmentally aware accommodation provider in the region.
Guest Services
- The Observatory Restaurant
- The Club Bar
- 24 hour room service
- Complimentary wireless internet access in the hotel lobby (30 minutes daily)
- Wireless internet throughout the hotel
- Secured undercover car parking at NZ$10.00 per day
- Guest laundry and dry cleaning services
- Beautiful courtyard garden
- Concierge service
- Fully equipped fitness centre with spa and saunas
- Luxury courtesy shuttle to and from the town centre
- Business centre
- Photocopy and print services
Superior Room ($245 inc GST)
Warm and inviting, superior rooms are elegantly decorated with comfortable, classic furnishings and a marble bathroom.
Various configurations are available including rooms for people with disabilities.
Features: Individually controlled air-conditioning, flat screen television with Sky channels and movie link entertainment, wifi internet access, clock radio, refrigerator, mini bar, tea and coffee facilities, direct dial telephone, personalised voicemail, in-room safe, ironing facilities and salon style hair dryer.
Copthorne Lakefront (venue for some breakout sessions)
Room only rates: Superior Double/Twin Room$245 inc GST, Superior Lakeview Double/Twin Room$265 inc GST
The Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown, Lakefront blends superior facilities and comfort with friendly personal service. Situated within a tranquil garden setting, the hotel offers a relaxing atmosphere combined with stunning panoramic lake and mountain views, perfect for business or pleasure. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown, Lakefront is endorsed with a Qualmark 4 star and an Enviro Gold rating. This establishes the hotel’s position as a premier environmentally aware accommodation provider.
Guest Services
- Impressions Restaurant and Cocktail Bar
- 24 hour room service
- Undercover car parking
- Two private spa pools
- In-house massage service available by appointment
- Complimentary wireless internet access in the hotel lobby (30 minutes daily)
- Broadband and wireless internet access throughout the hotel
- Guest laundry and dry cleaning services
- Babysitting services upon request
Superior Room ($245 inc GST)
All superior rooms have alpine views and those on the ground level have direct access into our courtyard or gardens. These rooms have either a king bed or two double beds with an ensuite bathroom with the shower over the bath.
Superior Lakeview Room ($265 inc GST)
Offering panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu sparkling below the aptly named Remarkables, these rooms have either a king bed or two double beds and an ensuite bathroom with the shower over the bath. All ground level rooms have direct access into our gardens.
All rooms feature:
Broadband and wireless internet access, flat screen televisions with satellite channels, individual voice mail service, electric blankets, tea and coffee facilities, mini bar, ironing facilities and hairdryer.
Check-in: 2.00pm, Check-out: 10.00am
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Room only rate: Superior Twin $245.00 inc GST, 2 bedroom apartment $345 inc GST
A recent refurbishment has given the Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown, Lakeview a fresh new contemporary look and feel. The property offers a relaxing atmosphere combined with stunning views of Lake Wakatipu, the Southern Alps and the aptly named Remarkables. Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown, Lakeview is endorsed with a Qualmark 4 star and an Enviro Gold rating. This establishes the hotel as a premier environmentally aware accommodation provider in the region.
Guest Services
- Hillary’s Restaurant
- The Rocks Café and Bar
- 24 hour room service
- Complimentary undercover car parking
- Gymnasium and spa pool
- Complimentary wireless internet access in the hotel lobby (30 minutes daily)
- Wireless internet access throughout the hotel
- Broadband and LSP TV internet access in accommodation rooms
- Guest laundry
- Dry cleaning services
- Complimentary ski locker and drying room
- Babysitting services upon request
Superior Room ($245 inc GST)
Located on the ground floor all superior rooms open onto a small private courtyard. Superior rooms feature two queen beds and an ensuite bathroom with shower over the bath.
Two Bedroom Apartment ($345 inc GST)
Located on the top floor of the hotel, apartments are split over two levels. All apartments are fully self-contained with cooking facilities and a large spacious lounge opening onto a private balcony. The master bedroom consists of a king bed and ensuite bathroom with shower over the bath, while the second bedroom has a king bed that can be split into two single beds. There is a second bathroom with a walk in shower.
All rooms feature:
Broadband and LSP television internet access, flat screen televisions with satellite channels, individual voice mail service, electric blankets, tea and coffee facilities, mini bar, ironing facilities and salon style hairdryers.
Check-in: 2.00pm, Check-out: 10.00am
Scenic Heartland Hotel
Room only rates: Standard Room: $209.00 inc GST
Heartland Hotel Queenstown has a distinctive design close to all the action in the bustling resort town. Even with the amazing views of the mountains and Lake Wakatipu you can still feel cosy and tucked away in these A-Line style chalets in the hills.
Standard Rooms are available with a King, Double Single or a 3 x Single bedding configuration and include free WiFi, Sky TV, telephone, clock radio, toiletries, tea and coffee facilities, fridge, shower over bath, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. View rooms can be requested but are subject to availability and therefore cannot be guaranteed. For a guaranteed view room there is a surcharge of $40.00 per night which must be paid to the hotel directly. Please contact the hotel on 0800 80 7700 or International 64 3 442 7700 should you wish to arrange a guaranteed view room.
Blue Peaks Lodge –
1 bed kitchen unit ($180 inc GST) – FULLY BOOKED
Queen bed in the bedroom, single bed in the lounge, ensuite bathroom, kitchen facilities
Studio Kitchen unit ($170 inc GST) – FULLY BOOKED
Queen bed, Single bedroom, ensuite bathroom, kitchen facilities
2 Bedroom Kitchen Unit ($240 inc GST)
Queen bed in one-bedroom, two single beds in second bedroom, bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet, kitchen facilities
Blue Peaks Apartments
2 bed apartment $330 inc GST
These apartments have Queen bed in main bedroom with ensuite bathroom, two single beds in second bedroom and single bed in the lounge, main bathroom, large living and dining area, full kitchen facilities, including microwave and dishwasher, washing machine and clothes dryer.
Rydges Hotel
The Rydges Hotel is perfectly located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, with only a five minute flat walk along the lake into town. One of the unique benefits of staying with Rydges is the stunning views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountain range, which can be enjoyed from almost all of accommodation rooms, conference rooms, the restaurant and the bar. They are one of Queenstown’s largest conference and accommodation venues and have the largest number of lake facing rooms in town
Their brand new Bar and Restaurant concepts, Stingray Bar and Bazaar Restaurant which are shared with the new QT hotel bring a whole new look to the hotel and are well worth checking out as well as the freshly refurbished lobby area to welcome you with a wow!
Deluxe Lakeview $270 inc GST per night
Breathtaking views overlooking Lake Wakatipu and up to the Remarkable Mountains. Located in the prime position within the hotel. Unlimited Free WI-FI included & balcony available on request.
Bedding configuration is either a king size bed or two double beds. These rooms sleep up to 4 people
BACKPACKERS
Base Backpackers
Dorm Bed (in a 8 bed dorm) $28.00 inc GST
Full Prepayment is required at time of booking.
Nomads Backpackers
King bed $150 inc GST, Dorm Bed in a 6 bed dorm $35.00 inc GST
Full Prepayment is required at time of booking.
Nomads Queenstown is located in the heart of Queenstown. Designed with all budget travelers in mind this backpackers hostel has a variety of room types from small and large dorms with or without ensuite to private ensuite rooms with wide screen plasma Sky TV and fridges. We are holding King Bed Rooms and 6 bed dorms.
This backpackers also has a fully equipped modern kitchen, cinema, amazing lounge with fire place and pool table, sauna, internet access with WiFi throughout, travel desk and ski storage.
Visitors to Queenstown will love this centrally located Queenstown backpackers. With a great location and amazing facilities you’ll want to spend your whole New Zealand holiday here at this purpose built Queenstown hostel.
Other Backpackers
There are several other backpackers in Queenstown, view list here. Bookings for these backpackers can be made directly with each hostel.