Queenstown is one of the most popular New Zealand resorts and not without reason. It is situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, in the south west of the South Island. The town is surrounded by high mountain peaks.

All these natural characteristics make Queenstown a popular resort offering recreational opportunities all year round. You can relax on the beach and take a swim on a hot summer day. You can explore the gorgeous mountains and go canoeing in spring and autumn. The winter is the perfect season for skiing and snowboarding. Before you head off to Queenstown you have to choose an accommodation first.

The resort offers accommodation for every preference and pocket. The self-contained and serviced apartments are the most abundantly offered accommodations in Queenstown and the surrounding area. If you value your privacy, then these are the perfect option for you. You can expect to find all the amenities of a standard home in such an apartment. The prices vary depending on the setting, location and size of the apartment. You can expect to pay more for luxury self-catered accommodation.

You can expect to find plenty of 5, 4 and 3 star hotels in Queenstown and the surrounding area. The room rates are usually no less than 100 NZD (New Zealand Dollar) per night and can go up to 2,600 NZD. You can readily opt for a luxury accommodation with all sorts of spoiling amenities, but if you go to Queenstown for the sake of enjoying the great outdoors, you should not hesitate to opt for a more affordably priced hotel. You will certainly get a clean and cozy room plus a friendly service.

The bed and breakfast accommodation in Queenstown is not cheaper than the hotel one. Most places offer 4-star luxury that is adequately reflected in their room rates. Still, the bed and breakfast accommodations offer more privacy and tranquility than the large hotels and resorts.

If you are on a budget, you have two main options. The different motels offer different types of rooms and amenities, so the prices vary widely. Still, these accommodations are quite affordably priced. The backpackers' accommodation is the cheapest in Queenstown and it is quite abundant. Rates start from as low as 22 NZD per night.

You can readily decide which Queenstown accommodation is suitable for you. It is best to plan your vacation early and make a booking in advance. The resort is quite busy, especially during the peak winter season from July to September.

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