Top-Rated Hotels in Central Otago District

Located at the heart of the Central Otago wine region and just a 20-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa offers luxury accommodations, 5-star personal service, an on-site restaurant and a Day spa. The 24 private villas feature views over the organic vineyards and the mountains of Gibbston. All villas are air conditioned and include a spacious and luxurious indoor living space. They open onto a private, secluded, covered deck and sunny courtyard. The large bathroom has a walk-in shower, separate bath and dual basins as well as premium, locally made beauty products. Guests will be able to enjoy a wide variety of experiential packages, tailored to their needs and interests. This could include hiking or cycling along the trails on the 1000-acre Gibbston Valley Station, wine tastings and educational winery tours, spa treatments, indulgent wine and food packages and trips into Queenstown and Arrowtown. The restaurant offers an a la carte menu, with gluten-free and vegan options available. Our professional chefs have designed the menu to pair perfectly with the award-winning, handcrafted Gibbston Valley Wines. The Lodge restaurant has meals prepared from organic and sustainably produced ingredients, grown in the chef’s garden or carefully selected from local artisan suppliers. AJ Hackett Bungy Jumping - Kawarau Bridge is 0.8 mi from the lodge, while Queenstown Event Center is 11 mi away.

- "Gorgeous winery and an incredible experience." - "Amazing. Would definitely recommend and come back" - "Lovely stay away from the hustle and bustle of Queenstown"

Motel in Alexandra with free parking
Laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free.
Alexandra Heights Motel offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Everything is what I expect, complete with all you need to have a comfortable stay. " - "Lovely, modernized rooms. Nicec stay, nice staff." - "Had a lovely stay at Alexandra clean tidy and very comfortable " - "I particularly appreciated the woollen blankets in the cupboard! We requested that our heater be looked at and that was done that day and working that evening." - "Nice tidy place to stay with great hosts, would definitely stay again "

Located beside the Otago Central Rail Trail, Hawkdun Lodge Motel offers free Wi-Fi and free BBQ facilities. All accommodations features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Hawkdun Lodge Motel Ranfurly is 3 minutes’ drive from Maniototo Golf Course and Ranfurly Medical Center. Queenstown Airport is a 2-hour drive away. In the evening you can prepare a meal in the communal kitchen or relax in the guest lounge area. Free parking is available. Each air-conditioned room features a microwave, a refrigerator and an electric kettle. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and free toiletries.

- "nice comfortable stay" - "Excellent value for money. Would stay there again" - "Absolutely brilliant." - "Would have stayed longer." - "Used as a stopover, but superb, and would be very happy to use again. Great value for money."

Hotel in Alexandra with a sauna and a bar
This hotel features a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Centennial Court Hotel offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "I like the convenience of two supermarkets close by. The rooms were clean and tidy. Able to cook a quick meal for the kids. The fans were going to cool the rooms. The staff were welcoming, friendly, and super helpful. Great place to stop over for the night. " - "I great location in relation to supermarket and takeaway food. Helpful staff. I’d have liked more light in the room. Couldn’t find switch for ceiling light. " - "A great property which had everything that we needed "

Lake Roxburgh Lodge has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Roxburgh. The hotel also has free WiFi and free private parking. The rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Rooms include an electric tea pot, while certain rooms have a patio and others also feature mountain views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Lake Roxburgh Lodge offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Roxburgh, like hiking and cycling. Queenstown Airport is 74 miles from the property.

- "Perfect." - "Peaceful stay in a lovely location" - "A lovely, peaceful place to stay" - "Everything we could have wanted."

Motel in Alexandra with free parking
Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Avenue Motel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Very friendly managers " - "Nice friendly staff, relaxed environment" - "Great proximity to local area with great bike rides. " - "A wonderful place to stay, very quiet. such helpful staff. nothing was ever a problem. Very central to supermarkets, restaurants etc. highly recommend. " - "Perfect location, beautiful and clean. Everything you need " - "Tidy, nice plenty of hot water " - "Great place to stay " - "Staff were exceptionally helpful and kind. Our motel was spotless and comfortable. Thank you. "

Featuring an outdoor heated pool in the summer and centrally heated rooms in the winter, Almond Court offers self-contained units with fully equipped kitchen facilities and a flat-screen satellite TV. Free WiFi is provided. Alexandra Almond Court Motel is a 10-minute walk from Molyneux Park and just a 3-minute drive from Alexandra Golf Course. Cromwell is a 20-minute drive away. Each apartment includes a seating area with sofa and CD/DVD player. All units have a kitchen with oven, stove, refrigerator and microwave. The bathrooms include a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Guest laundry facilities and portable BBQ are available.

- "Great reception, lovely room." - "Three separate bedrooms in 2 units were arranged next door to each other. This created the space we needed with separate" - "Perfect what we needed" - "Good location." - "Convenient, comfortable, well equipped." - "Perfect for an overnight stay." - "Easy stay for ice hockey." - "Clean but tired."

Motel in Ranfurly with free parking
Conference space, laundry facilities, and a garden are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall are onsite.
Hawkdun Lodge offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Ranfurly motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "We loved our stay our room was just perfect the the host was lovely and the welcoming we got was great as well. We would stay here again for sure highly recommend this Motel." - " very lovely lady in office a great help " - "A great place to stay. Clean and comfortable. Also conveniently located." - "Great lodge" - "Clean,cosy and the spa was amazing " - "Brilliant property to stay at. Great staff, awesome, clean rooms. Cafes close by to walk too."

Free WiFi is available at Avenue Motel, ideally located for access to the Central Otago Rail Trail. All accommodations has a kitchen or kitchenette, plus a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Cooked and continental breakfasts are available and can be delivered to your room each morning at Avenue Motel Alexandra. Guest laundry facilities and free on-site parking are provided. Guests can choose from studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. Some include a 2-person corner spa bath. There is a portable BBQ that you can use right outside your unit. Avenue Motel is a 5-minute walk from Molyneux Park and a 2-minute drive from Alexandra Golf Course.

- "Quality stay" - "Friendly staff , great location & very clean" - "September" - "last minute stay and was pleasant"

Motel in Alexandra with free parking
This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Alexandra Motor Lodge offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "While the property is dated it had everything we needed and staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here again. " - "Fantastic. Staff amazing " - "Great hospitality from the Host. Comfortable unit." - "Just what we required,convenient,very friendly, only 1 negative, CD player didn't work!" - "Nice clean and tidy motel Great location, Value for money,would not hesitate to stay there again" - "This place has a great location and lovely hosts. The rooms are spacious and facilities excellent. There is an issue with the shower where the water pools by the toilet however the owners are aware if it and actively doing something about it. Would definitely stay here again. "

Located in Alexandra, 21 miles from Central Otago District Council, Criterion Club Hotel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, an ATM and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, all rooms come with a closet. At Criterion Club Hotel each room comes with bed linen and towels. You can play darts at the accommodation. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 54 miles from Criterion Club Hotel.

- "Suited my situation"

Hotel in Kyeburn Diggings with free breakfast and a restaurant
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
Change of towels is available on request.
Danseys Pass Hotel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

- "Well what a beautiful old hotel this is, WOW, only faults were room a little small and had shared tea/coffee area but that not a biggy, as we rated everything excellent, comfy bed, very clean, tidy room, staff awesome, dinner was out the gate and breakfast and atmosphere unreal, garden bar awesome, would highly recommend this hotel, the drive out was a tad scary for me as roads very narrow but thatadds to the adventure, so much history as well at the hotel"

Offering free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking, Alexandra Heights Motel is perfectly located for walks along the famous Otago Rail Trail. All accommodations features a kitchenette with a stove and refrigerator. Otago Alexandra Heights Motel is 3 minutes' drive from Clutha River and Molyneux Park. Wanaka and Queenstown International Airport are both within an hours' drive. All rooms and apartments offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, ironing facilities and tea/coffee making supplies. Each has a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Some accommodations offers a spa bath.

- "Recommend staying here!" - "Great value for money, would recommend!" - "Warm and comfortable in mid winter." - "Nice room, pet friendly."

Hotel in Alexandra with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hotel has a garden and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodations at Nangari Studio offer minibars and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

- "Great clean accommodation in quiet area, easy walking distance to restaurants" - "Great comfy wee place" - " Great unit -- 1 night only" - "This is a lovely studio, well equipped with everything you need, modern furnishing and so very clean. Very private and handy to shops and attractions. I would love to stay again. Thank you" - "This place has everything - tucked away in suburbia. Great value for money with a really nice set up.Very comfortable and clean and the hosts have thought of everything. We only stayed the one night but this place would be an excellent choice for a multi day stay. A moderate walk to the centre of town. The only slight negative is the water pressure in the shower - especially when you compare it to the water pressure in the sink."

Ranfurly Hotel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Ranfurly. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a bowling alley. Guests can use a casino. You can play darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Dunedin Airport is 80 miles away.

- "Enjoyed" - "Loved the building and the decor and the staff were fine too" - "Being in the older age bracket we found it suited us excellently." - "Good location" - "If we come your way again, we'll likely come to you." - "Basic Hotel accommodation in the centre of Ranfurly" - "its what I expected for the money"

Colonial motel with free breakfast and a coffee shop
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free motel has free breakfast and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Dunstan House offers 11 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Wonderful historic property with lots of old world charm and a large veranda perfect for relaxing at the end of a long day of biking. Owner was very helpful and enjoyable to chat with. " - "loved the vibe nice and relaxing stepping back in time nice slow pace" - "Atmospheric step back in time and friendly and helpful staff" - "Historic building full of interesting knick knacks. Staff very welcoming. " - "A classic heritage property. Very walkable location. Ease of access to dining, bicycle hire and trailheads’ access. Bicycle storage available too. Host Ian was very gracious. 2nd floor balcony seating area was a pleasant bonus. Thank you!"

Alexandra Garden Court Motel is located on the edge of Alexandra, in a quiet country like setting opposite the Otago Central Rail Trail. Set in 2 acres of landscaped gardens and lawns with units opening to the garden and patios with tables and chairs for you to relax in. 6 x self-contained units with all linen, electric blankets, dual-heating, oven, microwave and TV. All units are well-insulated — cool in summer and warm in winter. Restaurant Industry Lane eatery for lunch. Take a walk over the old rail bridge and walk to the clock on the hill, come back over the shaky bridge. Ferris road brewery for crafted beer and wood fire pizzas Thursday to Sunday.

- "Great location and spacious unit." - "Excellent value for money" - "Lovely, definitely would recommend." - "This place meets my expectations on quietness, connectivity and not far from town centre for grocery" - "Loved the cat who came and hung out with us, was very friendly" - "Great stay for a weekend" - "Stay was satisfactory." - "Great stay" - "Clean and comfortable" - "Clean and comfortable with lovely gardens."

A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a TV in a common area.

Located in Alexandra, 20 miles from Central Otago District Council, Centennial Court Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star motel offers room service. The motel features family rooms. All rooms come with an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. All guest rooms at the motel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or gluten-free options. Centennial Court Hotel has a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Alexandra, like hiking and cycling. Queenstown Airport is 53 miles away.

- "Enjoyed staying there and when back in Alexandra will stay there again" - "Very friendly welcome and comfortable stay at Centennial Court Hotel" - "lovely, as usual" - "Staff are accomodating and the room is comfortable." - "Definitely recommend. Room options great. Restaurant and room service perfect" - "Great location basic unit good value, warm! Friendly staff."

Motel in Alexandra with free parking
Laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Alexandra Garden Court Motel offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Alexandra motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "An hour drive from Wanaka. Nice and clean. " - "Alexandra gets very cold in winter, but our unit had a heater to keep us warm and piles of blankets for a cosy sleep for all of us. We were also very lucky to have a unit with a carport so we didn't have to remove frost from the car for our early start next morning. " - "Peaceful quiet very relaxing" - "Fantastic. Exactly what you need if you’re exploring central Otago. " - "All the people were friendly and the cat the most friendly. "