Eichardt's Private Hotel

Eichardt’s is hard to miss — a stately, historic building situated perfectly in the center of downtown Queenstown facing the lake. Elegant, both inside and out, the hotel is small, intimate and comfortable. My wife and I spent three terrific days at Eichardt’s towards the conclusion of our journey through New Zealand and found it to be exceptional. The staff was easy to communicate with before our arrival, unbelievably responsive, and helped us arrange dinner reservations and an excursion. On arrival, we were shown to our suite, which consisted of a beautifully furnished separate living room, bedroom and large bathroom, with a complimentary minibar, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and snacks. Our room did not have a lake view, but it was consequently very quiet, which I value, especially in a busy and noisy downtown like Queenstown. Guests are invited to enjoy a common living room 24/7 with a view of the plaza and lake, where pre-dinner cocktails and hors douvres are served daily, and delicious cookies are served fresh daily. The included cooked-to-order breakfast is excellent. Staff arranged for us to have dinner in the cozy bar, rather than in the restaurant, and the food was delicious. An off-site gym is made available to guests that want to work out. The staff is very welcoming, attentive, responsive and professional. I doubt there is any hotel comparable to Eichardt’s in all of Queenstown. It was very difficult to depart when the time came. If it is not already apparent, we loved our stay and recommend Eichardt’s highly.

This was the most wonderful hotel in a great location. Service was amazing. Katherine looked after us brilliantly also Sarah. Rohit was great in the restaurant. All the other people working there were amazing. Pre dinner drinks and canapés every night. Whisky and wine included. Lovely sitting in the private lounge. Spectacular views over the lake and walking distance to everything. I would recommend to anyone who wants a small boutique hotel in Queenstown.

My daughter and I had a whirlwind two-week trip across New Zealand and our stay at Eichardt's Private Hotel was one of the highlights! The lake views from the Heritage suite could not be beat and everyone who worked there was professional and helpful. I"d like to call out Eduarda in the bar who made wonderful lattes for us and gave great tips and advice for our daily adventures. The beds were comfortable, the room had every amenity you could hope for and I love that the mini-bar was included. We'll definitely be back!

The hotel was a haven of warmth and comfort on a very cold, wet, and windy day. We loved our suite overlooking the lake and the service was excellent.

We had an incredible experience here. There had been damage to our original apartment room and since it was shoulder season, we were upgraded to the penthouse. It was a fantastic way to end our trip. The accommodations were fantastic, the service and care we received was great and the food...especially breakfast was wonderful. The location was also GREAT....within walking distance of so many things. We particularly enjoyed our interactions with Sioned and David AND the cleanin/turn down crew were exceptional. THANK YOU!!!!