Queenstown Motor Lodge

basic motel in an old cold mining town, staff are friendly, water is hot, waddya want! as good as any other motel we stayed in on a circuit of the the island, with the bonus of a Thai couple running the restaurant, and THE MAN CAN COOK, it was a nice extra...supermarket across the road to stock up on basics, and walking distance from all the main attractions of the town, I'd stay there again no worries if i was in the area

A old motel but clean and reasonably maintained. Best thing is the location , close to central Queenstown. As others have noted, strange checkin process, my name was on a list on the closed office door ( mid- afternoon) with my room number and the key was in the room door. I never spoke to any staff in my 2 day stay. Go figure. But the room was quite comfortable and I slept well. The motel restaurant appears to be a separate business , it was ordinary. An adequate place, well located, though at $120 per night single , a bit expensive. There may? Be better options in Queenstown.

This motel is in a great location in town and has an onsite chineese restaurant but not open every night. It is also close to an IGA store if you need any supplies. We stayed in a renovated standard room on the ground floor. The room had a queen bed with 2 bedside lights over the bed and only one bedside table. there was a small TV,table and 2 chairs,small fridge with tea/coffee and milk. Toaster and kettle. Only cups and saucers and spoons no other cutlery or crockery. Free wifi was available The sink was in the main unit .NO A/C The bathroom had a large shower with a shower gel dispenser. No shampoo or conditioner. Parking is off street close to the units but no dedicated bays as the motel has 2 storeys. For the price I think the motel is good value for nights stay.

So, it is evident they have attempted to renovate but at its core, this is a motel in a mining town and there is a level of comfort that comes from basic accommodation in that environment. Shower was brilliant, room clean and bed met expectations. Tiny room. Restaurant closed, bar closed. Sign on reception with everyone checking in and their full name and room number and key in door. Didn't see one staff the entire time. Short walk to town.

Stayed here for 2 nights so we could ride the West Coast Wilderness Railway. Motel is old and outdated. Room is pokey. Bathroom has an odour with mould in the shower base and on the walls. Shower base was very slippery as in the bottom of a concrete pool with a flock of ducks! Carpet was not clean. Basic tea/coffee facilities plus toaster. Heater, which was effective. Bed was clean and comfortable. Staff friendly enough. Restaurant only does Queenstown Chinese meals, not a la carte as advertised on the web. Overpriced st $120 per night. Not recommended.

Arrived at original motel and inspected 2 rooms which were disgusting eg. mould in fridge, used linen in bathroom etc. Phoned around for alternative accommodation and fortunately Queenstown Motor Lodge was recommended. A very convenient location, clean, comfortable room, great restaurant, helpful staff.Special shout out to Rhonda for arranging ground floor room for us. This motel is underrated and very good value.

A bit disappointing as there was no one on reception during both days we were there. A note was stuck to the door telling us which room we were in & it also informed us that the restaurant was closed. The room was clean but very dated....certainly not worth the amount paid. The positive thing though was the great location which enabled us to walk easily into the town to fine food!