LGBTQIA-Welcoming Hotels in Otago

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Top LGBTQIA-Welcoming Hotels in Queenstown

A terrace with white bar stools and tables overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Mi-pad Queenstown
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and tables, surrounded by modern buildings and a mountain in the background.

voco Queenstown by IHG

voco Queenstown by IHG
Queenstown City Centre
voco Queenstown by IHG
A modern living room with a stone wall, a sofa, a chair, a glass coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
Kawarau Falls
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
A modern building with a circular window and a view of a lake and mountains.

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
QT Queenstown
A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, and a large rug.

Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
A balcony with a fire feature, seating, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Queenstown City Centre
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Exterior

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown City Centre
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
A building with a staircase, a view of a lake, and a rainbow.

Alexis Motels & Apartments

Alexis Motels & Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Alexis Motels & Apartments
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A dining table with breakfast items and a view of a lake and mountains.

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Queenstown City Centre
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn with a palm tree.

Queenstown Motel Apartments

Queenstown Motel Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Queenstown Motel Apartments
A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
Kamana Lakehouse
A dining table with a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

Mövenpick Queenstown

Mövenpick Queenstown
Fernhill
Mövenpick Queenstown
A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a parking lot.

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Queenstown City Centre
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a lake through a large window.

Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG
Queenstown
Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG
A balcony with wicker furniture and a glass table overlooking a mountain and lake.

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown City Centre
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
A clear view of a lake with a rocky shoreline, surrounded by mountains and trees.

Garden Court Suites And Apartments

Garden Court Suites And Apartments
Queenstown City Centre
Garden Court Suites And Apartments
A modern outdoor terrace with a glass balustrade overlooking a lake and mountains.

Avani Queenstown Hotel

Avani Queenstown Hotel
Queenstown
Avani Queenstown Hotel
A wooden interior with a table and chairs, a view of a mountain, and a sign with text.

LyLo Queenstown

LyLo Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
LyLo Queenstown
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Top LGBTQIA-Welcoming Hotels in Wānaka

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a shower, and a view of the parking lot.

Bella Vista Motel Wanaka

Bella Vista Motel Wanaka
Wanaka
Bella Vista Motel Wanaka
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel
Wanaka
Alpine Motel
A gravel driveway leading to a row of modern, single-story houses with a mountain backdrop.

Manuka Crescent Motel

Manuka Crescent Motel
Wanaka
Manuka Crescent Motel
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window.

Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages

Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages
Wanaka
Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages
A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
Millbrook Resort
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.

Central Park Apartments

Central Park Apartments
Cromwell
Central Park Apartments
A modern house with a central chimney, surrounded by a garden and a small pond.

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa
Gibbston
Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa
A modern building with a sloped roof, stone facade, and wooden doors.

Harvest Hotel

Harvest Hotel
Cromwell
Harvest Hotel
A wooden barrel with a bottle of wine and a glass on a wooden table, next to a hot tub with a mountain view in the background.

Cottages at Kinross

Cottages at Kinross
Gibbston
Cottages at Kinross
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn with stepping stones.

ASURE Central Gold Motel

ASURE Central Gold Motel
Cromwell
ASURE Central Gold Motel
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Top LGBTQIA-Welcoming Hotels in Dunedin

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, a staircase, and a sign that reads "The Chamber."

The Chamberson

The Chamberson
Dunedin City Centre
The Chamberson
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a body of water, and a cityscape in the background.

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and large windows.

Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Quest Dunedin
A modern interior with hanging ferns and a large potted plant.

Ebb-Dunedin

Ebb-Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
Ebb-Dunedin
A spacious living area with a glass dining table, black chairs, and a red patterned rug.

Hunters Moon

Hunters Moon
Wingatui
Hunters Moon
A historic building with a large tree in front, multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.

Highland House Boutique Hotel

Highland House Boutique Hotel
North Dunedin
Highland House Boutique Hotel
A building with a white facade, a large stained glass window, and a sign reading "OFFICE" on the side.

Cable Court Motel

Cable Court Motel
North Dunedin
Cable Court Motel
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a large window offering a view of trees and buildings.

On Top Apartments & Hostel Backpackers

On Top Apartments & Hostel Backpackers
Dunedin City Centre
On Top Apartments & Hostel Backpackers
A building with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a clear sky.

St John's Court Motel

St John's Court Motel
Milton
St John's Court Motel
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Top LGBTQIA-Welcoming Hotels in Arrowtown

A row of cabins with a mountain backdrop and a hot air balloon in the sky.

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown
Millbrook Resort
Room

Resort Arrowtown

Resort Arrowtown
Speargrass Flat
Resort Arrowtown
A modern house with a central chimney, surrounded by a garden and a small pond.

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa
Gibbston
Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a lake through a large window.

Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG
Queenstown
Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road by IHG
A modern living room with a stone wall, a sofa, a chair, a glass coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
Kawarau Falls
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
A modern building with a circular window and a view of a lake and mountains.

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
QT Queenstown
A riverside hotel with modern architecture, a walking path, and a view of mountains.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A terrace with white bar stools and tables overlooking a mountainous landscape and a body of water.

Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Mi-pad Queenstown
A dining table with a view of snow-capped mountains and a lake.

Mövenpick Queenstown

Mövenpick Queenstown
Fernhill
Mövenpick Queenstown
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and tables, surrounded by modern buildings and a mountain in the background.

voco Queenstown by IHG

voco Queenstown by IHG
Queenstown City Centre
voco Queenstown by IHG
Exterior

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown City Centre
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
A stone wall with a sign that reads "The Central by Nawi Hotels."

The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
Queenstown City Centre
The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
A balcony with a fire feature, seating, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Queenstown City Centre
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a parking lot.

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Queenstown City Centre
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
A room with a view of mountains and a lake. There is a round table and two chairs.

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
Queenstown City Centre
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
A modern dining area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of mountains and a lake.

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
Kamana Lakehouse
A dining table with breakfast items and a view of a lake and mountains.

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Queenstown City Centre
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
A modern building with large glass windows and a mountain backdrop.

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
A wooden barrel with a bottle of wine and a glass on a wooden table, next to a hot tub with a mountain view in the background.

Cottages at Kinross

Cottages at Kinross
Gibbston
Cottages at Kinross
A modern outdoor terrace with a glass balustrade overlooking a lake and mountains.

Avani Queenstown Hotel

Avani Queenstown Hotel
Queenstown
Avani Queenstown Hotel
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Top cities in Otago

A large white boat with a red funnel and cabin, sailing on a turquoise lake with mountains in the background.

Queenstown

The scenic city of Queenstown is full of attractions, such as Skycity Queenstown Casino and Steamer Wharf, and is loved for its skiing and hiking trails.
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A lone tree in a lake with mountains in the background.

Wānaka

Wānaka is known for its restaurants and mountain views, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Rippon Vineyard and Wānaka Lavender Farm.
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A historic building with a clock tower and Gothic architecture.

Dunedin

Dunedin is known for its gardens and museums, and entices visitors with popular attractions including The Octagon and Dunedin Town Hall.
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A red building labeled "Lakes District Museum" with a stone wall and greenery around it.

Arrowtown

The scenic city of Arrowtown has lots of places to visit including Millbrook Resort Golf Course and St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage.
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A red wooden structure labeled 'Glenorchy' by a lake with trees and hills in the background.

Glenorchy

Glenorchy has lots of attractions such as Lake Wakatipu and Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve.
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A vintage tractor wheel in a rural setting with buildings labeled 'D.A. Jolly & Sons Seed & Grain Store' and 'Gromwell Bakery' in the background.

Cromwell

Cromwell has lots of attractions such as Cromwell Shopping Centre and Aurum Wineries Limited.
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Top landmarks in Otago

A stone bridge over a pond with lily pads, surrounded by trees and red flowers.

Queenstown Gardens

9.2/10 (2,795 reviews)
Ready for an education in local botany? Queenstown Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Queenstown. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Bob's Peak and Skippers Canyon, both nearby.
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A town nestled between mountains and a large lake with several islands.

Skyline Queenstown

9.2/10 (3,768 reviews)
Queenstown City Centre is home to Skyline Queenstown, so why not stop by during your stay in Queenstown.
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A ski lift with passengers against a snowy mountain backdrop.

The Remarkables Ski Area

9.0/10 (363 reviews)
Ski the fall line at The Remarkables Ski Area located 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from central Kawarau Falls. If you master the slopes, Coronet Peak Ski Area is just a short drive away.
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A large tree in front of a historic building with a clock tower.
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University of Otago

9.2/10 (844 reviews)
If you'd like to get a taste of Dunedin student life, check out University of Otago in North Dunedin. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
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A lakeside town with houses, trees, and mountains in the background.

Queenstown Mall

8.4/10 (2,909 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Queenstown Mall in Queenstown City Centre. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Steamer Wharf, Cookie Time Cookie Bar, and Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market.
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A snowy ski slope with people skiing and standing, a sign for 'Adult / Learner', and a 'Cardrona Snow Sports Lane' sign.

Cardrona Alpine Resort

9.0/10 (344 reviews)
Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Cardrona Alpine Resort, a skiing spot located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from central Cardrona. If you master the slopes, Snow Farm New Zealand is just a short drive away.
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Check out the Otago hotels guests love right now

Casa Nova House

Casa Nova House
Oamaru North

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anthony
Casa Nova House

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort
Arrowtown

10/10 Exceptional

United States
David R.
Millbrook Resort

Cottages at Kinross

Cottages at Kinross
Gibbston

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jill
Cottages at Kinross

Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages

Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages
Wanaka

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jennifer
Wanaka Homestead Lodge & Cottages

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Holmes Hill

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Ana
Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa
Gibbston

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Nick
Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Central Park Apartments

Central Park Apartments
Cromwell

10/10 Exceptional

United States
David
Central Park Apartments

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

United States
LA
The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Hunters Moon

Hunters Moon
Wingatui

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Hunters Moon

Ebb-Dunedin

Ebb-Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Beth
Ebb-Dunedin

Resort Arrowtown

Resort Arrowtown
Speargrass Flat

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Dallan
Resort Arrowtown

QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Gerald
QT Queenstown

The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Amihay
The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

The Kaka Point Motels

The Kaka Point Motels
Kaka Point

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Meri
The Kaka Point Motels

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Evan
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

Alexis Motels & Apartments

Alexis Motels & Apartments
Queenstown City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Alexis Motels & Apartments

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Susan
Kamana Lakehouse

The Chamberson

The Chamberson
Dunedin City Centre

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Mark
The Chamberson

About the destination

What's Otago like?

Otago is a family-friendly place known for its cafes and restaurants. Activities like hiking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay. Why not spend time at Puzzling World and Kiwi Park?You might find that sights like Lake Dunstan and Wānaka Lavender Farm are worth a visit.

What is there to see around Otago?

  • Lake Dunstan (21.8 mi/35 km from the city center)
  • Mount Iron Lookout (24.9 mi/40 km from the city center)
  • Old Cromwell Town (25.9 mi/41.7 km from the city center)
  • Pembroke Park (26.2 mi/42.1 km from the city center)
  • That Wānaka Tree (26.9 mi/43.3 km from the city center)

What is there to do around Otago?

  • Wānaka Lavender Farm (23.6 mi/37.9 km from the city center)
  • Puzzling World (24.9 mi/40.1 km from the city center)
  • Aurum Wineries Limited (25.1 mi/40.4 km from the city center)
  • Wānaka Golf Club (25.7 mi/41.4 km from the city center)
  • Rippon Vineyard (27.8 mi/44.7 km from the city center)

Other Popular Otago Attractions

  • Lake Hawea
  • Roys Peak
  • Lake Wānaka
  • Gibbston Valley Wines
  • Gibbston Valley Winery