Lakeside Gem. Absolute Waterfront

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A modern room with a glass table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of mountains and greenery.
Fully equipped kitchen with complimentary condiments and all the utensils you'll need to cook a great meal.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the outdoors, and a geometric artwork on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a view of mountains and a lake.
A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Queenstown Gardens

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Queenstown, Otago
  • Place, Steamer Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenstown Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the area

Queenstown

Located in Queenstown City Centre, a neighbourhood in Queenstown, this apartment is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Toi o Tahuna and Off The Wall Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fear Factory Queenstown and TSS Earnslaw Steamship. Travelling with kids? Consider Queenstown Mini Golf and Kiwi Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, rock climbing and mountain climbing.
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Map
Queenstown, Otago

What's nearby

  • Steamer Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skycity Queenstown Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fergburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vudu Cafe & Larder - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Kingdom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Atlas Beer Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Gem. Absolute Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Gem. Absolute Waterfront?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Gem. Absolute Waterfront on 2 Mar 2027 start from AU$1,683, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakeside Gem. Absolute Waterfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Gem. Absolute Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Gem. Absolute Waterfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Gem. Absolute Waterfront located?

This family-friendly Queenstown apartment building is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu, Steamer Wharf and SKYCITY Wharf Casino. Queenstown Beach and Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
- Spotless- Easy communication - Superb view - Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
Thank you, Maria! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the spotless space and stunning view. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another wonderful experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Location

Was just a fabulous stay!The location was great, very well appointed with everything we needed.Thankyou.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking views - beautiful apartment

The apartment was perfect for our stay - 6 adults. All the little details were very appreciated - even chocolates on our beds when we arrived! Perfect location for walking into the main town centre, unbelievable view of the lake and mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Queenstown VRBO

Great location and extremely well appointed condo with great attention to detail. Thank you for the coffee, umbrella, washer, dryer, and detergent! My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location and certainly beautiful views. Very comfortable. As the accommodation suits up to 6 people you will more than likely be in a car too big to park in allocated garage. We couldn't even access the garage - other guests couldn't close the doors. Other reviews have mentioned this so just be prepared to find alternative parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback Barrie, we’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the central location, beautiful views, and found the apartment comfortable. We’re sorry to hear you experienced difficulty with the garage. We do provide clear instructions for parking, including guidance to reverse into the space, which has helped many guests—including those travelling in larger vehicles such as people carriers—use the garage successfully over several years. That said, we understand that parking can feel tight depending on vehicle size and individual comfort levels and experience and we appreciate your comments. We will review how we present our parking guidance to ensure it is as clear and helpful as possible for future guests. We’re glad you otherwise enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this VRBO. It was spotless, well furnished and had the plushest, most comfortable bedding. The location is perfect for an easy 5 minute flat walk to town…no hills to climb. Our proprietor furnished shampoo, conditioner, body wash, laundry detergent, all kitchen accessories, coffee, tea, spices, etc. We loved our place and highly recommend it. Plus the view from the balconies was spectacular. Because of our length of stay, towels and bedding were changed halfway through our stay which was wonderful. I can’t say enough good about this rental. I will definitely stay again if I return to Queenstown.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Queenstown accommodation

The accommodation was on the smaller side for five adults, however the positioning was excellent in that we were walking distance to the city centre. This proved to be a real advantage as the garage was very small with a difficult access and as we were travelling in a van we were unable to make use of the garage. The instructions as to the whereabouts of the garage in relation to the apartment were a bit confusing as the garage was at the opposite end of the complex to the unit. Overall, we were happy with the accommodation, clean and suited our purposes. .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great apartment in perfect location

We really enjoyed our stay. The apartment was clean and the linens were nice. Beds were comfy. The two negatives I have are that the heat was very difficult to manage, this wouldn't have been a problem except it was very cold out. There was NO heat in the bathrooms, the little space heaters did not work, and the heat in the bedrooms turned off automatically after a time period of an hour or so. But the big disadvantage was the parking. There is zero chance of finding offsite parking and the access to the garage was so narrow we damaged our vehicle trying to get into the alley behind the apartments. I didn't read the advisory we got from the managment company so it was my fault, but there should be a way to find this out ahead of time and secure offsite parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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