Nugget Point Hotel, QueenstownNugget Point Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 18 hotels we score in Queenstown. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $393 a night (cached, not a live quote).Nugget Point Hotel is a boutique property situated on Arthurs Point Road in Arthur’s Point. Positioned above the Shotover River, the hotel provides views of the river and nearby mountain ranges. It features 40 guestrooms equipped with private balconies or patios, seating areas, and refrigerators. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a spa with a sauna and steam room, a squash court, and a cinema lounge. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant which serves European-style food made with local ingredients. The hotel is located near Coronet Peak and the Onsen Hot Pools, though breakfast is not included in the room rate.What stands out

Private balconies or patios

Indoor pool and spa facilities

Proximity to Coronet Peak

River and mountain views

Watch out for

Breakfast costs extra

Limited local entertainment nearby

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