This place grew on me! On arrival, I was disappointed with the room - it was, as another reviewer has mentioned, a typical uninspiring motel room - and it did smell a bit musty. But it was spacious and bright, with a balcony giving THE most amazing views over the lake out towards Queenstown (I think we paid a little... more

We stayed 6 nights, and enjoyed most aspects of this hotel. The room was more like a motel room, with inadequate seating for watching television. The staff were excellent, including the Manager, who was interested in our comments. The breakfasts in the restaurant were very good, but our one evening dinner was a great disappointment. Of course, at this time... more

We stayed here for two nights in Jan 2009. The hotel is about 4 km from the centre of Queenstown,a bit of a walk or short bus ride away. It is sited on raised ground and has great views of the lake and surrounding hills and mountains. Rooms are plain and comfortable, the beds are fine and the bathroom a... more

We were booked in for 3 nights at this hotel. We had to move rooms as the first room we were allocated had a wet and smelly carpet. Our plans changed and we decided to leave after 2 nights. On the morning of departure there was no hot water. We were given 2 other rooms to shower in (the 2nd... more

We stayed for two nights at the Goldridge in January as part of a coach tour of South Island. It is out of town and is a steep walk from the bus stop, but we found the location to be ideal, with beautiful view over the lake. There is a convenient regular bus service which runs from Queenstown, or you... more

The hotel is not in the city center. It is situated on the hill around 3 KMs from the city center which the guest could see part of the Remarkable behind the lake and the other mountain. The room is nice and clean. The facilities are in good shape. The hotel has a free shopper bus service which brings a... more