Where to Stay on Your Queenstown Ski Trip

Central Queenstown

Queenstown’s town centre is full of restaurants and bars open until the early hours. Adventure activities, indoor thrills, galleries, shopping and ski rental stores are all close by. Central Queenstown has a range of fantastic ski accommodation including hotels, motels, hostels, B&B’s and holiday rentals. 

Best for: groups of friends, solo travellers, young couples and families after a social, action-packed ski holiday, with everything handily located a stone's throw away. 

Closest ski fields: Coronet Peak, 20-minute drive, The Remarkables 40-minute drive, Cardrona Alpine Resort, 50-minute drive and Treble Cone, 90-minute drive.

Ski field access: scheduled bus services and shuttles operate to all four ski areas from central Queenstown, some offer direct hotel pickup. Reservations are required.

Frankton & Kelvin Heights

The suburbs of Frankton and Kelvin Heights are a perfect accommodation option for those who want to ski at The Remarkables. Located an easy 30-minute drive from The Remarkables base building and just 5 minutes from Queenstown Airport, there's a range of B&B, holiday rentals and hotel accommodation available in both Frankton and Kelvin Heights

The Queenstown ferry services wharves along the Frankton Arm and Kelvin Heights peninsula, making it easy to get to and from Queenstown's town centre. It's a scenic transport option for lunch or dinner and a few drinks in town. 

Best for: groups, couples and families that want to be conveniently located to ski fields and amenities.

Closest ski field: The Remarkables, 15-minute drive, Coronet Peak, 35-minute drive, Cardrona Alpine Resort, 60-minute drive and Treble Cone, 90-minute drive.

Ski field access: book a shuttle service with a local operator or self-drive.

Arrowtown

Arrowtown is a historic, picturesque gold mining town near Queenstown. Award-winning Millbrook Resort is located in the area as well as historic B&Bs, serviced guest houses and holiday rentals.  

Best for: families, couples or groups that want to immerse themselves in an area rich in heritage and natural beauty, close to cafes, restaurants and bars, walks and boutique shopping.

Closest ski fields: Coronet Peak, 25-minute drive, The Remarkables 40-minute drive, Cardrona Alpine Resort, 50-minute drive and Treble Cone, 90-minute drive.

Ski field access: book a shuttle service with a local operator or self-drive.

Arthur's Point

Arthur's Point is located right on the infamous Shotover River, one of the richest gold-bearing rivers in the world. It's only a 15-minute drive from Arthur's Point to the base building at Coronet Peak, and a 10-minute bus ride or 5-minute drive to downtown Queenstown – you get the best of both worlds staying in Arthur's Point when it comes to Queenstown ski accommodation.

Arthur's Point has plenty of accommodation options including the Top Ten Holiday Park, Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak, plus B&Bs and holiday rentals. 

In-between ski days you can soak in the hot tubs and get a massage at Onsen Hot Pools, or seek some thrills and throw yourself off the Shotover Canyon at Shotover Canyon Swing.

Best for: families, groups, and couples who want easy access to downtown Queenstown, but a quieter and more secluded location.

Closest ski fields: Coronet Peak, 10-minute drive, The Remarkables 40-minute drive, Cardrona Alpine Resort, 50-minute drive and Treble Cone, 90-minute drive.

Ski field access: book a shuttle service with a local operator, a seat on the ski bus to Coronet Peak, or self-drive.

Gibbston

Known as the Valley of the Vines, Gibbston is the hub for wine production in the region. Here you’ll find bespoke B&Bs dotted along the valley as well as boutique and luxury on-vineyard accommodation options.

Best for: wine-lovers and skiers alike; couples or groups of friends who like a little luxury.

Closest ski fields: Coronet Peak, 30-minute drive, The Remarkables 45-minute drive, Cardrona Alpine Resort, 50-minute drive and Treble Cone, 90-minute drive.

Ski field access: book a shuttle service with a local operator or self-drive. 

Cardrona Alpine Resort

Queenstown's answer to ski-in/ski-out is the on-mountain apartments at Cardrona Alpine Resort.

The 15 apartments accommodate groups of 2 – 10 people and include everything you could ever need on your holiday, with fully equipped kitchens, a laundry, lounges and access to ski drying rooms to ensure your gear is dry and ready to go each morning.

Plan your Queenstown local experience

Our local profile stories are packed with more ideas to inspire you to experience Queenstown and the surrounding region like a local this winter. See Queenstown through the eyes of photographer, Krista May, or discover mountaineer, Hamish Fleming's favourite winter adventures.

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