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The Essence of Queenstown

Queenstown apartment in Queenstown City Centre area

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A rooftop terrace with a sofa and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a view of the mountains.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the city.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, a sofa, and a dining area with a view of the kitchen.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Queenstown, Otago
  • Place, Skycity Queenstown Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Steamer Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Queenstown

Queenstown City Centre stay.With a stay at this Queenstown City Centre apartment, you'll be steps from Fear Factory Queenstown and Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market. Toi o Tahuna and SKYCITY Wharf Casino are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Skycity Queenstown Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Steamer Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queenstown Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beechtree - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vudu Cafe & Larder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Kingdom - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Essence of Queenstown

Welcome to 'The Essence of Queenstown', a beautiful holiday rental nestled in the heart of Queenstown, Otago. Fall in love with the stunning city, lake, and mountain views offered from the large balcony. This stunning property is ideal for intimate escapes or memorable family holidays.

The property is designed to comfort and spoil up to six guests with three luxurious bedrooms. Each bedroom is outfitted with an en-suite bathroom featuring sustainable refill body soap, conditioner, and shampoo.

No stone has been left unturned when it comes to amenities. Step into an oasis of bliss with air conditioning, a fireplace, and underfloor heating that ensures a comfortable stay regardless of the season. The fully equipped kitchen comes with a coffee machine, dishwasher, and cooking basics that brings out the chef in you.

Never miss a beat with Sky TV and Wi-Fi keeping you entertained and connected. Additionally, the holiday rental boasts a balcony with a BBQ setup, a private living room with an integrated sound system, and a dining area for memorable family meals or social get-togethers.

Those looking for outdoor adventures will have easy access to the ski storage and a ski and snowboard drying room. The property also provides a car parking space, elevators, and wheelchair accessibility, ensuring optimum convenience.

Situated right at the pulse of Queenstown, 'The Essence of Queenstown' puts you in proximity to the city's vibrant entertainment scene and nature's tranquil beauty.

Serene, elegant, and laced with luxury, 'The Essence of Queenstown' awaits your arrival to create unforgettable holiday moments!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Essence of Queenstown to the airport?

This apartment is 4.9 mi (9-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Essence of Queenstown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is The Essence of Queenstown to the beach?

This apartment is a short 3-minute walk from Queenstown Beach and 4.4 mi (13-min drive) from Frankton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Essence of Queenstown offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Essence of Queenstown?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but SKYCITY Wharf Casino (2-min walk) and Skycity Queenstown Casino (2-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Essence of Queenstown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Essence of Queenstown?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The Essence of Queenstown have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The Essence of Queenstown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Essence of Queenstown to downtown Queenstown?

This apartment is 0.1 mi away from Queenstown.

The Essence of Queenstown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Queenstown

Location was excellent, property is spot on for an enjoyable stay in the centre of Queenstown
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NZ vacation

Highlight of our trip. Wonderful property. Very convenient to all activities in central Queenstown
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location

Spectacular property in a central location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Fantastic property in an awesome location. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is an impeccable to stay.

The place is very tasefully decorated. Kitchen is fully equipped. The location is superb, situated right in the heart of town close to ships, restaurants. We enjoyed our stay in this apartment so much that we will book for next year. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment in a perfect location!

Absolutely great apartment! Exceptionally clean and well appointed. We stayed for a ski holiday, and the location was great for walking to shops & dinner. The enclosed parking space and gear room with glove/boot dryer were very nice additions. You will not find a better location in Queenstown. We highly recommend this apartment!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marathon

Excellent property, great location, easy to follow instructions re all detail. Closeness to Bar and Gym creates some downside. Otherwise Great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026