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Our top choices for Sunshine Bay hotels

Luxury Lakeview Villa with Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer

1. Azur Luxury Lodge

Azur Luxury Lodge
5.0 star property
Sunshine Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (91 reviews)
"BEAUTIFUL property, incredible views from every room. Amazing staff. Truly 1000/10 experience and would come back. "
United States
Maya
The price is AED 2,632
AED 3,026 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Azur Luxury Lodge
Panoramic Cabin, Lake View | WiFi (free), bed sheets

2. Ora Retreat

Ora Retreat
3.0 star property
Sunshine Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"This is more of a B&B vibe and I am absolutely all for it!!! Amazing host and accommodations. Very private cabins with plenty of amenities and the view is beautiful of the late and mountains! Will absolutely be staying here again."
United States
Levi
The price is AED 3,372
AED 3,878 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sep - 23 Sep
Ora Retreat
Private 3 Bedroom Duplex | Living room | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services

3. Mountain, lake, sun and this beautiful home

Mountain, lake, sun and this beautiful home
4.0 star property
Fernhill, 0.7 km from Sunshine Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"Comfortable stay with great location and easy booking."
Australia
Maricel
The price is AED 875
AED 1,406 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Mountain, lake, sun and this beautiful home
Lounge

4. ASPEN RETREAT

ASPEN RETREAT
3.0 star property
Fernhill, 0.9 km from Sunshine Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Great location with ease of parking in front of the unit."
Canada
Durgesh
The price is AED 605
AED 698 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
ASPEN RETREAT
Family Apartment | Balcony

5. Aspen Getaway

Aspen Getaway
3.0 star property
Fernhill, 0.9 km from Sunshine Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (9 reviews)
"It was a nice place "
Australia
Shaun
The price is AED 612
AED 704 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sep - 25 Sep
Aspen Getaway
Building design

6. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 star property
Fernhill, 0.9 km from Sunshine Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (685 reviews)
"Loved staying here Great spot by the fire in the restaurant after a day out in the cold. Staff were lovely"
Australia
Jazmind
The price is AED 648
AED 745 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kamana Lakehouse
2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

7. Mercure Queenstown Resort

Mercure Queenstown Resort
4.0 star property
Fernhill, 1.1 km from Sunshine Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great rooms and breakfast"
Australia
Kelli
The price is AED 511
AED 587 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Mercure Queenstown Resort
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

8. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4.5 star property
1.4 km from Sunshine Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,028 reviews)
"Nice clean and lovely location"
Australia
Casey
The price is AED 538
AED 619 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
LCD TV

9. Highview Apartments

Highview Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre, 1.9 km from Sunshine Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (694 reviews)
"The apartment was exactly as shown, so it was great. Amazing view with everything you could need. Staff was friendly and polite."
Australia
Leonor
The price is AED 412
AED 474 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Highview Apartments
Exterior

10. QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre, 2.2 km from Sunshine Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and lovely hotel"
Australia
Olivia
The price is AED 786
AED 904 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
QT Queenstown
Private 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

11. The Beacon - 2 Bedroom Luxe Apartment

The Beacon - 2 Bedroom Luxe Apartment
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre, 2.3 km from Sunshine Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Great place to stay with beautiful view."
Australia
Nguyen
The price is AED 1,026
AED 1,512 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Beacon - 2 Bedroom Luxe Apartment
Apartment | Private spa tub

12. 2-BEDROOM PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - THE BEACON 1004

2-BEDROOM PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - THE BEACON 1004
4.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre, 2.3 km from Sunshine Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"Phenomenal stay. Would highly recommend tk anyone heading to queenstown"
Australia
Daniel
The price is AED 1,486
AED 2,077 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
2-BEDROOM PENTHOUSE APARTMENT - THE BEACON 1004
Lake view

13. Peppers Beacon Queenstown

Peppers Beacon Queenstown
4.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre, 2.3 km from Sunshine Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,312 reviews)
"Great location!"
Australia
Daniel
The price is AED 683
AED 785 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Peppers Beacon Queenstown
Mountain view

14. Lakefront Apartments

Lakefront Apartments
3.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre, 2.3 km from Sunshine Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (323 reviews)
"Great location beautiful View...everything needed for a comfy stay"
Canada
Neil
The price is AED 558
AED 642 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Lakefront Apartments
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

15. Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery

Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre, 2.4 km from Sunshine Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great central location, it is a small hill on the way up though. Valet parking, delicious breakfast and great views!!"
Australia
Belinda
The price is AED 679
AED 781 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery
Bar (on property)

16. Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
4.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre, 2.6 km from Sunshine Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The location is superb second to none"
Australia
Wayne
The price is AED 782
AED 899 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sep - 23 Sep
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

17. Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments

Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments
4.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre, 2.7 km from Sunshine Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (588 reviews)
"Could self serve with towels/toilet paper and tea vags etc avoiding need for someone to service room Excellent large comfortable bed"
Australia
Robyn
The price is AED 678
AED 782 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sep - 25 Sep
Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments
Superior Mountain View 1 Bedroom Unit | Mountain view

18. Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview
3.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre, 2.8 km from Sunshine Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (572 reviews)
"Great handy location"
Australia
Kim Simone
The price is AED 371
AED 447 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview
Front of property

19. The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
4.5 star property
Queenstown City Centre, 2.9 km from Sunshine Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (388 reviews)
"Very unique little hotel, very accommodating and homely with many included food and beverages included in stay."
Australia
Zoe Olivia
The price is AED 853
AED 990 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
Front of property

20. Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
5.0 star property
Queenstown City Centre, 2.9 km from Sunshine Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (749 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay, super helpful staff, convenient location, wonderful breakfast"
Australia
Emile
The price is AED 1,115
AED 1,282 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
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Where to stay in Sunshine Bay

Find the best Sunshine Bay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A group of people relaxing on a beach with a clear blue lake and mountains in the background.

Queenstown City Centre

The panoramic lake views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Queenstown City Centre. Make a stop by Skycity Queenstown Casino or Queenstown Mall while you're exploring the area.

A small aircraft parked on a tarmac with a mountainous landscape in the background.
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Frankton

Frankton is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Queenstown Event Centre and Remarkables Park Town Centre while you're in town.

A coastal town with a lake, mountains, and houses.

Fernhill

Nestled on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond mountain, this suburb offers stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and Sunshine Bay. Explore walking and biking tracks, and access Queenstown via a single road.

A coastal town with a bay, mountains, and a clear sky.

Goldfield Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Goldfield Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queenstown Mall and Skycity Queenstown Casino.

A calm lake with mountains in the background, a small town on the right, and a clear sky.

Boydtown

Though Boydtown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Skyline Queenstown and Kiwi Park.

Top Sunshine Bay Hotel Reviews

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"The Hilton in Queenstown is the best place to stay. We loved the very helpful staff who went above and beyond for us. The food was always fantastic and the buffet breakfast was delicious. The views from the hotel are amazing and again the staff were lovely and always ready to help. We will be coming back."
Diane Elizabeth 7-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What is Sunshine Bay like?
Sunshine Bay is a neighborhood that travelers like for its ski areas, restaurants, and sporting events. Consider a visit to Lake Wakatipu as part of your Sunshine Bay travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay in Sunshine Bay?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Azur Luxury Lodge is the highest ranked property in Sunshine Bay. This lodge offers free breakfast and free parking. Another favorite option in the neighborhood is Hidden Lodge Queenstown.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Sunshine Bay area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Queenstown, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 37 Sunshine Bay hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Sunshine Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Sunshine Bay.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Sunshine Bay?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Sunshine Bay, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do around this Queenstown neighborhood?
Lake Wakatipu is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Sunshine Bay. Mt Crichton Loop Track and Ben Lomond Track are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Queenstown.