Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, QueenstownRydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown in Queenstown, New Zealand has a corrected score of 2.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 18 hotels we score in Queenstown. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.1, Tripadvisor 1.3, Google 1.3, Agoda 2.4.Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown is a 3.5-star hotel situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Located within a ten-minute walk of the town centre and the cable car, it suits travellers looking for proximity to local attractions and the waterfront. The property contains up to 255 rooms, including one-bedroom suites with balconies facing the mountains. Facilities include an outdoor heated pool, a sauna, two restaurants, and extensive conference space. While the hotel offers convenient access to the lake, some guests find the room decor feels dated. The site is eco-certified and provides ski equipment hire for those visiting the region.What stands out

Direct lakeside location

Heated outdoor pool

On-site dining options

Close to local transport

Watch out for

Dated room styling

Limited parking availability

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