Driftaway Queenstown

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

Beachfront Location: Driftaway Queenstown in Queenstown offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests enjoy stunning lake and mountain views from balconies and outdoor spaces. Comfortable Accommodations: The resort features family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and modern amenities. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity for all visitors. Leisure Facilities: Driftaway Queenstown provides a lounge, indoor and outdoor play areas, a games room, and a children’s playground. Additional amenities include a tour desk, ski storage, and free on-site private parking. Nearby Attractions: Located 1000 metres from Queenstown Airport, the resort is a short walk from Queenstown Event Centre. Popular sites such as Skyline Gondola and Luge are 7 km away, while Lake Wakatipu lies 18 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Tennis court

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Skiing

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lele2025
South Korea South Korea
“very clean & beautiful view& very kind staff”
Sue
Australia Australia
“Stunning views from all area's of complex and very well kept facilities”
Rosser
New Zealand New Zealand
“What an awesome location!! This was perfect for my stay. Super clean, friendly staff, awesome comms, easy check in. Well done guys.”
Kim
New Zealand New Zealand
“Stunning View over lake. Right on Frankton walking trail around lake. Easy walk to supermarket. Well appointed kitchen, great heating”
Miller
Australia Australia
“Loved the cabin, the style, layout, large window looking out to that view was just amazing!”
Claudette
Australia Australia
“Great location and nice little cabin Warm and cozy”
Michael
Australia Australia
“Driftaway was a perfect location for our stay in Queenstown. The cabin was perfect for a couple with beautiful views over the lake. Laundry facilities and park facilities were second to none. The staff were fantastic and friendly and we booked a...”
Sung
Australia Australia
“We really enjoyed our stay in Driftaway Queenstown. We traveled to Queenstown for our wedding anniversary and staying at this accommodation was one of the best decisions I made recently. There are just too many good things about this place, so I...”
Lucy
Australia Australia
“Gorgeous little self contained suites with a beautiful view!”
Joshua
Australia Australia
“Quiet spot away from the town, good showers and own carparking spot was really good. The staff were super helpful and friendly and the kitchen facilites inside meant we could cook a decent meal.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Driftaway Queenstown takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note there will be a 2% surcharge for all credit cards.

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings of more than 2 rooms.

Please inform Driftaway Queenstown in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.