Mercure Queenstown Resort
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Mercure Queenstown Resort Review
Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Lake Wakatipu, Mercure Queenstown Resort features diving, canoeing, and snow skiing. Along with a tennis court, a fitness centre, and a shared lounge, general facilities such as a currency exchange, a snack and drink vending machine are offered at this 4-star resort.
Overlooking Lake Wakatipu, the Mercure Queenstown Resort offers an American breakfast every day. 2 restaurants serving various cuisines await you onsite of the accommodation. Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. This Queenstown hotel is just next door to the restaurant Rises.
The accommodation is in the very heart of Queenstown, near a botanical garden and a lake. Situated 5 minutes' drive from Fear Factory Queenstown, the hotel is also 5 minutes by car from Queenstown Mall.
The property is also within walking distance of Lake Wakatipu. Mercure Queenstown Resort is a 10-minute ride from Skyline Queenstown.
The accommodation offers 148 rooms with coffee/tea making facilities, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Tea and coffee making equipment, a fridge, and glassware are also included. Bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets. Aside from that, fantastic views of the garden are featured.
For those travelling from afar, Queenstown airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
The accommodation provides a sundeck and an outdoor pool for an extra charge. On-site at the smoke-free Mercure Queenstown Resort, you can enjoy a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and sauna facilities or relax in a seasonal outdoor pool. Staying in shape is made easy at the property, as it features a gym with fitness classes available for guests. A spa salon will surely add to a perfect stay. Finally, the Mercure Queenstown Resort houses a business centre featuring a desk and a photocopier.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Excellent value family-friendly property with picturesque views of the lake.
- Central location with good parking.
- Nestled in a central area surrounded by a garden and a park.
- Well-kept rooms feature a mini-refrigerator, a writing table, and a new carpet.
- Some units with nice decor.
- Restaurant serving local food.
- Outdoor bar offering hot drinks.
- Efficient service and an easy check-in.
- Excellent value compared to other Queenstown properties.
- A few guests were disappointed with too small bathrooms.
- A few reports of quite limited breakfast quality.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- free parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- 2 restaurants
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa lounge
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Mini golf
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Skyline Queenstown 2.50 km (1.55 mi.)
- Vesta Design 1.86 km (1.16 mi.)
- Lookout for Cecil Peak & Double Cone 890 m (2920 ft)
- Central Art Gallery Queenstown-Julia Milley 1.63 km (1.01 mi.)
- Kiwi and Birdlife Park 2.47 km (1.53 mi.)
- Flyboard Queenstown 810 m (2657 ft)
- Moa Statue 1.91 km (1.19 mi.)
- Lake Wakatipu 2.91 km (1.81 mi.)