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Located in New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown is where sublime beauty intersects with cosmopolitan charm. Known as an adventurer’s paradise, this lakeside gem offers world-class slopes, mountainous hikes and endless water sports. But for those less than athletically inclined, it also offers lakeside luxury like no other.
Marvel at the shape of the lightning bolt-shaped Lake Wakatipu or the jagged, snow-capped silhouette of The Remarkables from an outdoor spa or sun-soaked balcony, courtesy of Queenstown’s most luxurious Airbnbs.
From modern homes with panoramic views to secluded retreats among the trees, these are the Airbnbs in Queenstown you need to book for your next New Zealand getaway.
GT‘s top picks for Queenstown accommodation in 2025:
- Best Airbnbs for an outdoor soak: Summit Escape and Tom’s House
- Best Airbnbs for some peace and quiet: Queenstown Retreat and Shinglehouse
- Best Airbnbs for group stays: The Elms
Summit Escape
Airbnb Guest Favourite
Sleeps: 8
Sleeping eight guests, this stunning lakeside home, located just five minutes from the main town, is the ultimate group stay. Complete with a gas fire and outdoor hot tub offering jaw-dropping views of Queenstown’s natural beauty, it’s the perfect stay when you need some R&R after a day exploring the South Island.
Location: Queenstown
Tikoke Heights
Airbnb Guest Favourite
Sleeps: 6
In this modern home, no guest has to fight for the room with a view. Boasting 360 views of the lake and ranges, Tikoke Heights embodies lakeside luxury. Sleeping up to six guests, it’s ideal for group stays, especially for those looking for a bit of tranquillity.
Location: Queenstown Hill
Soak up Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Photo: Airbnb.
Lakehouse Villa 3
Airbnb Guest Favourite
Sleeps: 8
Featuring an open-plan living area with a gas fireplace, this multi-level lake house is perfect for staying in and watching the world go by through the towering floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables range. If you’re up for more activities, it’s situated just three minutes from Queenstown’s town centre and comes with a curated guidebook featuring personal recommendations for the best things to do, places to eat and visit in Queenstown and its surrounds.
Location: Queenstown
The Elms
Airbnb Luxe
Sleeps: 10
A middle floor apartment boasting four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two lounge areas – not to mention a private cinema and outdoor hot tub – The Elms at Lake Hayes is an opulent group getaway set on the waterfront. Venture 15 minutes into Queenstown for dinner or book a private chef and dine alfresco at home, soaking in the sunset over the lake.
Location: Lake Hayes
A dip with a view. Photo: Airbnb.
Crystal Waters Suite 2
Airbnb Guest Favourite
Sleeps: 4
High on the hillside, Crystal Waters offers elevated rustic interiors with unmatched views. Featuring a wood burner, fully equipped kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the lake and mountains, and a cedar hot tub, it’s the dreamiest Queenstown Airbnb for a romantic getaway.
Location: Queenstown
This Queenstown home was designed by Caroline Friese to the highest energy-efficient standard. Photo: Airbnb.
National Design Award winner
Sleeps: 4
Queenstown Retreat
Surrounded by beech forest and the song of native birds, this award-winning Queenstown retreat is a haven for those seeking peace and quiet among the trees. Spend the day at the lake – just 10 minutes by foot – or get lost in a page-turner on the vintage lounge before setting up the projector for an at-home film screening. With an outdoor spa, indoor fireplace and water sourced from the nearby spring, this Airbnb is a rare remote gem.
Location: Mount Creighton
Take in the alpine surrounds through this eight-metre high glass wall. Photo: Airbnb.
Shinglehouse
Sleeps: 6
Oak flooring with underfloor heating, Persian rugs, silk and linen bedding, alpaca throws and New Zealand wool carpets texture the architectural venture that is Shinglehouse. Designed as two dwellings connected by a short passage, the house oozes with casual luxury and offers a seamless flow between indoors and outdoors. Just 20 minutes from Queenstown and at the foot of The Remarkables, it’s prime position for exploring the raw terrain of farmland and the surrounding walking trails.
Location: Jacks Point
Tom’s House won a National Design Award among others in 2016. Photo: Airbnb.
Tom’s House
Airbnb Guest Favourite
Sleeps: 6
Lap up the Otago sun all day long from Tom’s House, an award-winning, architecturally designed home positioned on an elevated north-facing location in Jacks Point. Curl up in the loft with a journal and pen, unwind in the generously-sized outdoor spa or just get lost in the panoramic mountain vistas that lie before you. Just a seven-minute drive to the airport, it’s the ideal spot for starting or ending a trip.
Location: Jacks Point
