Peppers Beacon, Queenstown ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

Book on our site

Up to 10% less

than Booking.com

Key details

About the Hotel

34 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand, 9348

Peppers Beacon, located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, offers stunning views of New Zealand's Remarkables Mountains. This hotel presents a variety of luxury accommodations, including penthouse suites ideal for intimate receptions. The property lies just a short stroll from Queenstown's vibrant town center, making it a convenient base for exploring the region's renowned activities and attractions. Queenstown, known for its historical significance as a gold mining town, is now an adventure capital, drawing visitors for its stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures.

Location

The hotel is conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, and a short 100m stroll leads guests to the city's center. Visitors can easily access popular attractions like the Skyline Queenstown and Shotover Canyon Swing. With limited street parking available, guests can utilize the hotel's car park for a nightly fee, ensuring ease of transportation while exploring the vibrant Queenstown area.

Rooms

Peppers Beacon features a range of accommodation options, including hotel rooms, two and three-bedroom apartments, and luxurious penthouses. Each unit is designed for comfort and includes amenities like fully equipped kitchens, gas fireplaces, and stunning balconies with views of the lake and mountains. The penthouses provide additional space and unique reception venues with large balconies and spa facilities. Guests can choose from flexible bedding configurations to suit their needs.

Eat & Drink

The Galley, located on the seventh floor, offers a hearty breakfast with panoramic views, setting the stage for an adventurous day. More than 100 restaurants, cafés, and bars are within a short stroll, featuring diverse culinary options that showcase the finest local produce. Guests can enjoy modern to rustic menus in a cozy atmosphere with a winter ambiance, accentuated by wood fires in many local dining establishments.

Leisure & Business

Peppers Beacon caters to both leisure and business guests, providing comfortable meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 40 delegates. A myriad of activities, from 4WD excursions and mountain biking to bungee jumping and paragliding, are readily accessible, ensuring adventure at every turn. The resort also has a wine lounge and BBQ area, offering options for relaxation after a day filled with activities.

View all

Select your room type

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

One-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

2 persons

41 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Lake view

Shower

Coffee machine

room details

Check Prices

One-Bedroom Apartment Lake View

Max:

2 persons

41 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Lake view

Shower

Coffee machine

room details

Check Prices

Standard King Room

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Lake view

Shower

Coffee machine

room details

Check Prices

Show all roomsLess

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Queenstown900 m

Airports

Queenstown (ZQN) 8.5 km

Te Anau Manapouri (TEU) 177.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Space

The two bedroom Lakeview apartment we stayed in was spacious and provided breathtaking views, which truly enhanced our experience.view full review

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchenette was thoughtfully designed and well-appointed, allowing us to easily prepare meals and enjoy our stay without any hassles.view full review

Inviting Atmosphere

The garden view apartment featured a cozy living area that made it easy to relax after a long day exploring the beautiful surroundings.view full review

Immaculate Cleanliness

The bathroom was spotless, ensuring a pleasant experience every time we used it during our stay.view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Ski storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Skiing
Cycling
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Laundry
Dry cleaning
Ski pass vendor
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Outdoor dining area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
BBQ facilities
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

34 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand, 9348

Map view

34 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, New Zealand, 9348

City landmarks

Cable Car

Skyline Queenstown

850 m

Garden

Queenstown Garden

1.7 km

Zoo

Kiwi and Birdlife Park

850 m

Square

Queenstown Mall

850 m

Rees Street

William Gilbert Rees Statue

610 m

Church

St Peter's Anglican Church

770 m

Gforce Paragliding Skyline

G Force Paragliding

850 m

65 Beach St

Moa Statue

850 m

Torpedo 7

Southern Lakes Heliski

850 m

Theme Park

Fear Factory Queenstown

850 m

Theme Park

Shotover Canyon Swing

850 m

19 Marine Parade Williams Cottage

Vesta Design

700 m

Gallery

Ivan Clarke Gallery

750 m

Gallery

Artbay Gallery

670 m

Cemetery

Queenstown Cemetery

850 m

35 Camp St

Hetties Rock & Crystal Shop

760 m

Gallery

Silver Fern Gallery

730 m

Gallery

Queenstown Arts Centre

890 m

Casino

SKYCITY Queenstown Casino

850 m

Shotover &

AJ Hackett Bungy

850 m

Lake Hayes

850 m

Rees St Marine Parade

Queenstown Underwater Observatory

850 m

Golf Course

Queenstown Gardens Disc Golf

720 m

Main Town Pier

KJet Queenstown

850 m

Beach St

Go Orange Jet Boat Queenstown

850 m

Nearby

Lake Wakatipu

480 m

Gallery

Central Art Gallery Queenstown-Julia Milley

470 m

Casino

Lasseters Wharf Casino

400 m

Shopping Area

Aotea Gifts Queenstown

430 m

Queenstown Ferries

430 m

Restaurants

Reds Bar

110 m

38-54 Lake Esplanade

Public Kitchen & Bar

450 m

Ground Floor

Threesixty Restaurant & Bar

360 m

93 Beach Street

Atlas Beer Cafe

460 m

Steamer Wharf 88 Beach Street

Finz Seafood and Grill Queenstown

460 m

Beach St Steamer Wharf

Saigon Kingdom Vietnamese Restaurant

400 m

Steamer Wharf 88 Beach Street

Ivy & Lola's Kitchen & Bar

490 m

88 Beach Street Steamer Wharf

Pier

470 m

Steamer Wharf

Flame Bar and Grill

520 m

88 Beach Street Level 1

Farelli's Trattoria

530 m

88 Beach Street Steamer Wharf

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

luxurious rooms

helpful staff

late room service

limited dining options

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

7.2

Location

7.4

Service

7.8

Dining

5.8

Julia

United Kingdom, May 2024

7.2/10

I found the hotel to be conveniently located, with access to the town and a picturesque lake. The room was basic and reasonably priced but quite small with limited luggage space. The service was friendly though communication could be better. The dining options were plain and could use improvement. The location was ideal for exploring the town, with easy access to amenities despite minimal natural light in some areas.

Rooms

7.0

The room had everything I needed and was reasonably priced.

Service

7.0

The service was pleasant and the staff were friendly and professional, although communication could be improved.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, with a short walk to the town and a stunning lake opposite the hotel.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was ordinary, and I felt it should have been more inclusive for the price.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered dry cleaning, laundry services, ski pass vendor, a welcome drink, and tours/ticket assistance.

Dan

United States, September 2023

6.8/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms with a good kitchen, but some areas show signs of wear and water damage. Despite only one bathroom for four adults and an additional charge for parking after the $1000 payment for two nights, I would still consider staying again.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are spacious and feature a good kitchen, but some areas appear tired with water damage near the doorway.

Service

6.0

The staff were friendly, but there were some misunderstandings like not updating information promptly and expressions of familiarity with room issues. However, they were responsive to missing items.

Location

8.0

The hotel is conveniently located just a few minutes from the town center and the tourist pier area. While the property is a bit worn, it is well-supplied and provides easy access to local attractions without the need for a car.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory with a voucher for breakfast at a nearby property, which offered decent options but still somewhat limited. It would be more appealing if all available items were included without additional charges.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were adequate, with some room for improvement in maintaining the property's condition.

United States, August 2023

6.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The location was great, with easy access to town, but check-in was delayed and noisy nights were a downside. The rooms were spacious and large, but some had issues like faulty power outlets and heaters not working. Service was excellent, with super friendly and helpful staff. The dining experience was ordinary for the price, and some discrepancies in menu pricing were noted.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and large, but some had issues like faulty power outlets and heaters not working.

Service

9.0

The staff showed exceptional customer service skills and were super friendly and helpful.

Location

6.0

The hotel is an easy distance to town, but there were noise issues until the early hours on some nights.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was ordinary for the price, with discrepancies in menu pricing.

Facilities

6.0

Maurice

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.4/10

The hotel had awesome views, but our room wasn't serviced until late in the afternoon, despite our request for a morning service. The room itself was spacious and luxurious, though.

Rooms

8.0

The room size was awesome and felt luxurious.

Service

9.0

The staff were great and went out of their way to assist us, even canceling the car parking fee as advertised. Top-notch service overall.

Location

7.0

The location was good, but not so convenient if it was raining as there were no nearby restaurants without getting drenched. However, it offered a nice small view of the lake and was an easy walk to town.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was not what we expected, so we opted out of breakfast the next day. The value was reasonable.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good, but some areas needed improvement, especially the entrance to the garage.

luxurious rooms

late room service

Gemma

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.0/10

The hotel is in a good location, close to Queenstown central and the Gondola. The rooms were clean with a partial view, but there were issues with service and room maintenance. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the dining experience was decent. Overall, a decent stay.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and had a partial view. However, service was inconsistent and there were maintenance issues like a difficult-to-use heater with no instructions.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and welcoming, making up for the maintenance issues in the rooms.

Location

7.0

The location is ideal for walking to town and enjoying the views, but some aspects were disappointing especially in the last evening.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average, with a voucher provided for breakfast at a nearby property and some issues with overcrowding during breakfast times.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were sufficient, with helpful services available like dry cleaning and laundry.