Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa is a luxury hotel at 8 Duke Street, in the town centre, which describes itself as a central five-star hotel within walking distance of Queenstown's main attractions. It is part of the Accor group, whose ALL app can be used for bookings, and it participates in New Zealand's Qualmark and Tiaki Promise sustainability programmes.

The room categories range from Superior Rooms and Luxury Rooms to Junior Suites, Prestige Suites and an Opera Suite, with two penthouses, Penthouse No. 5 and Penthouse No. 10, at the top of the range. All rooms have a king-size Sofitel MyBed with a pillow menu and marble bathrooms. Superior Rooms have double spa baths, and most have a Juliette balcony overlooking the town, while Luxury Rooms look towards the Remarkables. Junior and Prestige Suites add a separate living area with a dining table for four, and the studio-style Opera Suite has under-floor heating in its marble bathroom. Penthouse No. 5 is self-contained, with an open-plan kitchen and lounge, an electric fireplace and a private patio, and Penthouse No. 10, on the top floor, has a spacious private terrace. The hotel also has a Club Lounge.

The hotel has a strong line-up of places to eat and drink. The venues include Left Bank Bistro, Le Salon Rouge, Le Petit Salon and the Wine Jazz Lounge, while Jervois Steakhouse, listed as MICHELIN Selected in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide New Zealand, serves New Zealand Angus and Japanese and Australian Wagyu cooked over charcoal, with an extensive wine list.

Wellness facilities include the Sofitel Spa L'Occitane en Provence, and the Sofitel Fit gym. After a day of skiing or hiking, the spa is a convenient way to recover without leaving the building. For business travellers and event planners, the hotel has meeting and event spaces, including La Galerie and The Boardroom. Gift vouchers can be bought online.

The location is the main practical advantage. From Duke Street the town's main attractions, restaurants and bars are within walking distance, so you will rarely need a car. The hotel suits couples, business travellers and anyone who wants full-service luxury in the middle of town.

Bookings can be made through the hotel's website, by phone or by emailing the reservations team. Special offers and packages are published on the website and are worth checking before you book.