Reviews

Brilliant stay

4th May 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We stayed 3 nights at the Earnslaw Lodge Motel and thought the accommodation brilliant. Fantastic views of the lake and clean spacious rooms. We really appreciated the breakfast facilities available... read more »

Review by: Linda and Ala R, Napier, New Zealand

Owner response

9th May 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Hi Thanks for the recent review and comments - we are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again should you plan to return to Queenstown. Maybe we can temp you to stay a few more... read more »

Review by: A TripAdvisor Member

Great Views

21st April 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We stayed at the Earnslaw Lodge 3 nights and loved it. We had a second floor room with a balcony that overlooked the lake and mountains. What a fabulous view. The hotel is small and quaint and in... read more »

Review by: Elizabeth09, Toronto Canada

Owner response

9th May 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear Guest Thank you for the kind words. We only have 5 tables for breakfast, so we have time to stop and talk and have a coffee with the guests. Glad you enjoyed, Look forward to perhaps hosting... read more »

Review by: A TripAdvisor Member

Comfortable stay but hidden costs

7th April 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

We had a comfortable stay and chose this hotel as it was a cheaper one in Queenstown, a pricey town, which was the only hotel which offered two apartments with two showers for our 5 adults. The good... read more »

Review by: joechan, christchurch

Lovely views

3rd April 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beautiful view from our room. Room was spacious, very reasonably priced for Queenstown, close to city centre. We were able to do our washing in the laundry on site after walking the Milford Track. We... read more »

Review by: MarieMelbourne, Melbourne

Owner response

5th April 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Marie Thank you for the kind words, glad that we could offer a service whilst staying with us. Hope the rest of the holiday went well. Lynley and Phillip read more »

Review by: A TripAdvisor Member

Awesome lake / mountain views

3rd April 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We booked directly with the motel reasons for booking 1] Seemed a perfect location if you have a hire car 2] Very helpful email response from Lynley , the host . 3] Fairly decent room rates...

       
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Review by: dranujkiran, New Delhi, India

Excellent views, not a totally happy stay

2nd April 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

Our stay at this hotel was slightly spoiled by a rather abrupt, "take it or leave it" attitude from the receptionist. However, the hotel does have fantastic views across the lake to the mountains... read more »

Review by: Michael J, Taunton, United Kingdom

Great motel

1st April 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spacious comfortable clean room. Good choice of breakfast and good value. Lynley and Phil were very friendly and looked after everyone with great care. Beautiful views from balcony and 10 min walk... read more »

Review by: Henny21, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Owner response

3rd April 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Thank you for the review always nice that you managed to make the stay enjoyable. We love meeting all the interesting people and hearing about their holiday in New Zealand If ever back in... read more »

Review by: A TripAdvisor Member

Great and friendly place to stay

25th March 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

A very helpful service， had request for a room for easy access and they had gove a great one for us. simple and easy. great on value. we had take a triple room with great scenery of the lake. I will... read more »

Review by: Canus86, Wellington

This place is a must!

5th March 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brought the family over from Perth for a wedding to attend, had heard of this place by a man called Clayton whom I met that recommended the hospitality & and the views. Well not at all disappointed,... read more »

Review by: Muskavator

Owner response

3rd April 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Good to get the feed back hope everything else went smoothly for the rest of your holiday. Look forward to your vist again. Soon I hope Lynley and Phil read more »

Review by: A TripAdvisor Member

Incredibly helpful and friendly

25th January 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

At the last minute we discovered our tramping transport company was going to charge us an exorbitant fee to store our luggage. When we contacted the managers at Earnslaw lodge they immediately offered... read more »

Review by: SurprisedAgain, Glenbrook

Owner response

13th February 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

It was no problem to store your luggage as we do have plenty of storage space. That room has a great view of the lake and mountains. We have had the maintenance man have a look at the shower head. ... read more »

Review by: A TripAdvisor Member