Mercure Queenstown Resort, Queenstown

Stayed in a room that had an incredible view over the lake. I was in a normal room that looked into the pool garden, but then saw the view from the restaurant and flipped - it IS the best view in the town. I stayed in one of the other hotels last year (Rydges) and it was OK but the mercure was far better - bigger room and when I asked they changed me to a lake side room no hassles. I slept with the blinds open so i could wake up with the view of the mountains and lake. The bar&restaurant staff were really friendly (and spoke english!) - caught up with friends on the friday and they had a cheap beer deal going which was handy - pizzas OK, nachos huge. I booked via internet and got a no-refund cheap deal. Going back next year.

Staff were great, very friendly! Beautiful view from our bedroom of the lake and mountains in Queenstown. Dinner in the restaurant was fantastic and in New Zealand we have never eaten in a restaurant with more spectacular views.