Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of NZD 30, subject to availability.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Queenstown, just steps from St Josephs Parish and a 5-minute walk from Queenstown Mall. It is 8.1 km from Coronet Peak Ski Area and 12.4 km from The Remarkables Ski Area.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

What are the policies for additional guests and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 15.00 per day. Additional bed policies are not provided.

Melbourne Lodge Queenstown - 4 Star Comfort

Average nightly price at Melbourne Lodge Queenstown by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$180
February	$185
March	$160
April	$122
May	$83
June	$81
July	$122
August	$133
September	$144
October	$112
November	$138
December	$187

What guests think

At Melbourne Lodge Queenstown, travellers highlight a convenient, walkable location near town with scenic views from some rooms and the guest lounge, friendly staff, and useful shared facilities, while noting the uphill walk back.

Rooms are generally basic and dated, with mixed sizes and occasional noise, but many appreciate balconies or mountain and lake views. Cleanliness is often praised, though several reviews mention missed housekeeping, lingering odors, and maintenance issues like broken fixtures. Recent construction around the property has made access trickier for some stays, and on-site parking is limited. Expect a simple, good-value base close to central Queenstown.

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Facilities

A well-used shared lounge and kitchen with a lake-view deck are appreciated, along with on-site laundry and helpful bag storage. Parking is available but limited, and nearby roadworks have occasionally impacted access.

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Kathleen

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms and shared bathrooms. Close proximity to town and hiking trails. Limited parking.

10

Marilyn

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice laundry for guests. Lounge with t v, cooking facilities, lake view sun deck and vending machine for more comfort in addition to your own unit or apartment. Lovely roses in the garden. On bus line, walking a few blocks to center of town

10

Sam

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy to town. Clean. Helpful staff. Allowing us to store bikes in ski dry room and keep car parked until 1pm on checkout.

10

Eric

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great view. Very close to Queenstown center. Spacious room. The on-premise coin laundry machines saved me lots of time from having to go to a laundromat.

10

Gloria

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Melbourne Lodge has an amazing guest lounge with kitchen facilities like microwave, toaster oven, elec. frying pan, dishes, glasses, cutlery, pots, etc. It is a great place where you can prepare food and dining tables to eat at. We had a king size bed and a great room, nice bathroom & we loved it. We walked into the city near the wharf every day & organised activities from there. Also, it is very reasonably priced, the best we could find in Queenstown. Staff are very helpful & friendly.

10

daniel

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived early morning and was allowed to place my bags in a storage area for the interim. The staff had left for the evening by the time I arrived for (late) checkin after a day hike. They we kind enough to arrange my key on the desk and had transferred my bags into my room. The hotel had a lovely gathering room with a nice view.

8

Di

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and view from deck/guest kitchen. Room was comfortable. Guest noise during day but quiet after 10. Toilet paper wasn’t replaced in shared bathrooms one night but minor issue.

10

Gayle

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was so impressed and surprised being budget accommodation.very clean and tidy with well stocked amenities and the view from the main function room was spectacular

8

Andrew

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

comfortable, clean room. Shared facilities were clean and well equipped.

10

Tim

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in. A bit challenging to find due to street construction. Good spot for pre and post tramping as they have secure bag storage.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms and well-maintained shared bathrooms. However, several note dust, cobwebs, odors, and occasional lapses or maintenance issues affecting hygiene.

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Zoe Elizabeth

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

I had a great stay at Melbourne Lodge. Staff were very friendly and polite and the property was kept clean. Shared bathrooms maintained very well and kitchen was well equipped. Parking was available onsite and free, but was busy and not always easy to find a space (although this could be typical in Queenstown!) 5 mins walk into the main town which was great!

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Paul

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not clean; short on towels, broken shower head, thin walls, A/C and heater not effective and also loud when running, no early check in available.

10

J

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean rooms, friendly host, great view from deck/lounge & walking distance to town centre

6

Rae

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room wasn’t vacuumed

4

Kelli

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The place was filthy. Also, not safe, no locks on doors except for handle lock.

10

joan

Jan 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cheery little room, comfortable and very clean. Shared bathroom also very clean. Nice staff.

4

Akayla

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We did not stay we ending up booking another place as when we got there they didn’t even have our room ready and had to go find another room but even then the one they gave us had dirty face cloths sitting around and blood on the walls in the bathroom, it was unpleasant.

8

LuAnn

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, quiet and helpful staff

6

Amee

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a budget stay and nothing more. It’s walkable to the town centre but an uphill walk back. It’s also not the cleanest. Found cobwebs in the corners and carpet not thoroughly vacuumed. Reception desk is also closed at night. Overall, it’s an ok stay if you want to stay close to the town and only want a bed to sleep in.

8

Andrew

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

comfortable, clean room. Shared facilities were clean and well equipped.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated with a mix of compact and spacious layouts; several mention thin walls and road noise. Many enjoy balconies or lake/mountain views, and a few report inconsistent heating or cooling.

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Callum

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Melbourne Lodge is great for the price. The rooms are big enough and the shared lounge/kitchen area is very useful. The shared bathroom facilities are clean and modern. The walls are quite thin and there is a lot of noise when other guests are walking through the hallways but that’s only a minor gripe. Other than that, a great spot.

6

Carol

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dated Dingy

10

Shauna

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff here were extremely friendly and helpful. The location is close to town. It looks like a staircase is almost finished that will reduce yhe walking distance. The rug was stained and we had issues with the heat, but that wasnt enough to affecy our overall experience.

6

Joseph

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very basic accommodations No control over heat or cooling Convenient location and a pleasant lounge area to make tea or coffee or eat a meal.

6

julie

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dated, old everything, good location though and friendly staff.

10

Eric

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great view. Very close to Queenstown center. Spacious room. The on-premise coin laundry machines saved me lots of time from having to go to a laundromat.

6

Joan

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, not far from the lake and shops and restaurants. The property is older, with some oddly constructed additions. The concrete steps to the upper floor are too steep and not easy to navigate. Some renovations are needed on both the interior and exterior. The employees are pleasant. The rooms are clean and functional, but not modern or attractive.

8

Catherine

Dec 25, 2022

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Stayed 19,350 nights

Nice view. Close to town. Did care for having to go up hill. Good size room.

4

Gaurav

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: 1. Staffs are friendly Cons: 1. Rooms are very dated. 2. Not double glazed 3. Very loud if the room overlooks the road. Road noise will make it difficult to sleep. 4. Not worth the price overpriced (~$440/night) for a 2 bedroom apartment 5. Has old appliance. Including cheap utensils.

10

Lisa

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a nice place to stay close to downtown Queenstown. We loved the private balcony with a slight mountain view.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with occasional upgrades and assistance like bag storage. Some guests experienced limited reception hours or slower responses.

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K A

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and clean room

8

Richard

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was fine for a few nights. Good location, very walkable to town and our room had a nice view of the mountains. Only negative was a wet spot in front of the refrigerator, which was very smelly whenever we came back to our room after being gone. It was OK after we aired it out a while. Wish that there would’ve been someone at the desk more hours to answer some questions we had and to report the wet spot. Didn’t seem to be anyone there when we needed them. Had a rowdy group across the hall one night and it would’ve been nice to have the management quiet them down, but there was no one at the desk. However they were very good and helpful when they were there, and we appreciated them helping us with our bags since there were several flights of steps we had to go up, and our bags were extremely heavy! The room was well equipped with kitchen items and provided coffee , tea, and milk, which was nice.

10

Elizabeth

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Internet was good. Close to town - EASY to get everywhere! Definitely recommend

10

J

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean rooms, friendly host, great view from deck/lounge & walking distance to town centre

10

Sei

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great customer service !

10

krystle

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff we need incredibly friendly. They upgraded our room which made it feel very special.

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daniel

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived early morning and was allowed to place my bags in a storage area for the interim. The staff had left for the evening by the time I arrived for (late) checkin after a day hike. They we kind enough to arrange my key on the desk and had transferred my bags into my room. The hotel had a lovely gathering room with a nice view.

6

Brent

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff

2

Anthony

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Chose ML for the area and that was almost the only positive. Website listed free parking however there were only 10 spots, considering cost of QT parking, this is very misleading. We paid for a queen bed and received two single beds under one queen bedsheet that kept separating and was very uncomfortable. Our toilet clogged on the first day and it took staff two whole days to even attempt to fix it. We found long black hairs in our bed and bathroom. The aircon/heater rarely worked and we had issues with hot water in the shower. When requesting room cleaning, nothing was changed except for our towels and they chucked our pillows on the floor? The walls were very thin and could hear people arguing into the night and early morning. I understand this is cheap / budget type accommodation but that does not mean ML can present false information and unhygienic rooms. Would not recommend staying here.

8

Emily

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Decent budget hotel. Emails to attendant went unanswered over several days. Phone call seemed to be only way to communicate. On top of a large hill so be prepared to walk inclines to get to it. But generally walkable to amenities. Nice little patio area outside room. Laundry available.

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Location

Close to central Queenstown and walkable, though the return is a steep uphill. Several mention nearby roadworks complicating access, and on-site parking has limited spaces.

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Maroun

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

At the top of the hill. Not far from Queenstown centre, but be ready for a hilly walk. Great place to stay, and free parking

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Lesley

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Although just one night. A short walk down the hill to the town. The roadworks and copious cones made access confusing. Once there quiet, pleasant surroundings. Will return, and for longer this time

10

Kathleen

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms and shared bathrooms. Close proximity to town and hiking trails. Limited parking.

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Paul and Andrea

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Directly above the town. The city centre is a few minutes walk down the hill from Melbourne Lodge (double that walking back up!), so really close to the central city without being in the middle of it all. Because it is up the hill, it has good views - our room had a nice view over the town and the lake etc. Staff were friendly and helpful.

10

Helen

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Dave

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well priced and within walking distance to town

8

Vanessa

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Room was a good size with all our luggage. Only downside was parking was a little challenging as the street was also under construction at the time limiting space. Otherwise good stay. Would recommend

10

Eric

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location.

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Amee

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a budget stay and nothing more. It’s walkable to the town centre but an uphill walk back. It’s also not the cleanest. Found cobwebs in the corners and carpet not thoroughly vacuumed. Reception desk is also closed at night. Overall, it’s an ok stay if you want to stay close to the town and only want a bed to sleep in.

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Paul

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Within walking distance of centre of town

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Dining

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Marilyn

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice laundry for guests. Lounge with t v, cooking facilities, lake view sun deck and vending machine for more comfort in addition to your own unit or apartment. Lovely roses in the garden. On bus line, walking a few blocks to center of town

10

Gloria

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Melbourne Lodge has an amazing guest lounge with kitchen facilities like microwave, toaster oven, elec. frying pan, dishes, glasses, cutlery, pots, etc. It is a great place where you can prepare food and dining tables to eat at. We had a king size bed and a great room, nice bathroom & we loved it. We walked into the city near the wharf every day & organised activities from there. Also, it is very reasonably priced, the best we could find in Queenstown. Staff are very helpful & friendly.

10

Leigh

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was convenient, easy walk to town.. tougher walk back up hill back (not their problem.. haha) Last time I stayed they did breakfast and don’t now since Covid lockdowns so I toaster in the room would be good. Room and staff are great. Would stay there again thanks.

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Simon

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's a shared facility, so you don't expect much. Common areas were ok, reasonable range of breakfast items...fridges could have been cleaner.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $87	2 $87	3 $144	4 $332	5 $326	6 $207	7 $403
8 $174	9 $327	10 $185	11 $353	12 $220	13 $403	14 $378
15 $198	16 $353	17 $185	18 $143	19 $353	20 $373	21 $403
22 $378	23 $332	24 $353	25 $353	26 $353	27 $402	28 $402
29 $264	30 $332

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