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Axel’s take

A strong budget base near town, provided hills and basic rooms suit you.

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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a simple budget lodge with shared-bathroom rooms, ensuite studios and apartments

Melbourne Lodge is a simple budget lodge, not a full-service hotel, and we'd pick it for practical comfort close to central Queenstown. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, welcoming staff and comfortable beds; Booking.com's overall ratings support that picture. The communal lounge and lake-view deck add somewhere pleasant to unwind, while studios and apartments offer more independence than the cheapest guesthouse rooms.

The trade-offs are straightforward: parts of the property look dated, parking is free but tight and limited, and the short walk back from town climbs a hill. There is no lift, either. Check your room category carefully: budget rooms share bathrooms, while ensuite rooms and self-contained options are also available. We'd skip it for polished interiors or easy step-free access, but it's a strong pick for travelers prioritizing location and value.

Rooms
Basic, sometimes dated interiors; choose between shared-bathroom rooms, ensuites and self-contained options.
Cleanliness
Consistent recent praise for clean bedrooms and shared bathrooms.
Service
Helpful, welcoming staff are a recurring strength; reception has limited hours.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, communal kitchen and lounge, lake-view deck, laundry and free parking.
Fees and surprises
Expedia lists charges for early check-in, late checkout and cots; parking spaces are not assured.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

The location

35 Melbourne Street, Queenstown

About five minutes' walk from central Queenstown, with an uphill return.

Amenities and check-in

Free Wi-Fi, communal kitchen and lounge, lake-view deck, laundry and free parking.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 10:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Parking (free)
  • Pet-friendly
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Kitchen
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Melbourne Lodge, Queenstown: from $135 a night

From $135 a night at Melbourne Lodge, checked Nov 8, 2026. Nov 16–17, 2026, 2 adults: $135 total on Axel.

Melbourne Lodge is a simple budget lodge with shared-bathroom rooms, ensuite studios and apartments in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Address: 35 Melbourne Street, Queenstown. Property ID: 1217196.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/queenstown/melbourne-lodge-1217196

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Total price: $524 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-17 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

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2026-11-091 night $169 · 2 nights $342 · 3 nights $517 · 4 nights $670 · 5 nights $845 · 6 nights $1,093 · 7 nights $1,234 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-11-101 night $173 · 2 nights $348 · 3 nights $501 · 4 nights $676 · 5 nights $924 · 6 nights $1,065 · 7 nights $1,200
2026-11-111 night $175 · 2 nights $328 · 3 nights $503 · 4 nights $751 · 5 nights $892 · 6 nights $1,027
2026-11-121 night $153 · 2 nights $328 · 3 nights $576 · 4 nights $717 · 5 nights $852
2026-11-131 night $175 · 2 nights $423 · 3 nights $564 · 4 nights $699
2026-11-141 night $248 · 2 nights $389 · 3 nights $524
2026-11-151 night $141 · 2 nights $276
2026-11-161 night $135
2026-11-181 night $353 · 2 nights $706 · 3 nights $843 · 4 nights $1,033 · 5 nights $1,210 · 6 nights $1,563 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-191 night $353 · 2 nights $490 · 3 nights $680 · 4 nights $857 · 5 nights $1,210 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-201 night $137 · 2 nights $327 · 3 nights $504 · 4 nights $857 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-211 night $190 · 2 nights $367 · 3 nights $720 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-221 night $177 · 2 nights $530 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-231 night $353 · 2 nights $706 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-241 night $353 · 2 nights $706 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-251 night $353 · 2 nights $706 · 3 nights $950 · 4 nights $1,352 · 5 nights $1,601 · 6 nights $1,750 · 7 nights $2,103 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-261 night $353 · 2 nights $597 · 3 nights $999 · 4 nights $1,248 · 5 nights $1,397 · 6 nights $1,750 · 7 nights $2,103 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-271 night $244 · 2 nights $646 · 3 nights $895 · 4 nights $1,044 · 5 nights $1,397 · 6 nights $1,750 · 7 nights $1,939 · up to 13 nights priced
2026-11-281 night $402 · 2 nights $651 · 3 nights $800 · 4 nights $1,153 · 5 nights $1,506 · 6 nights $1,695 · 7 nights $1,850 · up to 12 nights priced
2026-11-291 night $249 · 2 nights $398 · 3 nights $751 · 4 nights $1,104 · 5 nights $1,293 · 6 nights $1,448 · 7 nights $1,615 · up to 11 nights priced
2026-11-301 night $149 · 2 nights $502 · 3 nights $855 · 4 nights $1,044 · 5 nights $1,199 · 6 nights $1,366 · 7 nights $1,546 · up to 10 nights priced

December 2026

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2026-12-011 night $353 · 2 nights $706 · 3 nights $895 · 4 nights $1,050 · 5 nights $1,217 · 6 nights $1,397 · 7 nights $1,552 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-12-021 night $353 · 2 nights $542 · 3 nights $697 · 4 nights $864 · 5 nights $1,044 · 6 nights $1,199 · 7 nights $1,357 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-12-031 night $189 · 2 nights $344 · 3 nights $511 · 4 nights $691 · 5 nights $846 · 6 nights $1,004 · 7 nights $1,357
2026-12-041 night $155 · 2 nights $322 · 3 nights $502 · 4 nights $657 · 5 nights $815 · 6 nights $1,168
2026-12-051 night $167 · 2 nights $347 · 3 nights $502 · 4 nights $660 · 5 nights $1,013
2026-12-061 night $180 · 2 nights $335 · 3 nights $493 · 4 nights $846
2026-12-071 night $155 · 2 nights $313 · 3 nights $666
2026-12-081 night $158 · 2 nights $511
2026-12-091 night $353
2026-12-111 night $187
2026-12-141 night $161 · 2 nights $321.50 · 3 nights $481.50
2026-12-151 night $160.50 · 2 nights $320.50
2026-12-161 night $160
2026-12-181 night $402 · 2 nights $804 · 3 nights $1,206 · 4 nights $1,559 · 5 nights $1,912 · 6 nights $2,265 · 7 nights $2,618 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-12-191 night $402 · 2 nights $804 · 3 nights $1,157 · 4 nights $1,510 · 5 nights $1,863 · 6 nights $2,216 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-12-201 night $402 · 2 nights $755 · 3 nights $1,108 · 4 nights $1,461 · 5 nights $1,814 · 7 nights $2,593.50
2026-12-211 night $353 · 2 nights $706 · 3 nights $1,059 · 4 nights $1,412 · 6 nights $2,191.50
2026-12-221 night $353 · 2 nights $706 · 3 nights $1,059 · 5 nights $1,838.50
2026-12-231 night $353 · 2 nights $706 · 4 nights $1,485.50
2026-12-241 night $353 · 2 nights $730.50 · 3 nights $1,132.50
2026-12-251 night $377.50 · 2 nights $779.50
2026-12-261 night $402

January 2027

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2027-01-021 night $369
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2027-01-061 night $369 · 2 nights $738 · 3 nights $1,228 · 4 nights $1,597 · 5 nights $1,865 · 6 nights $2,088 · 7 nights $2,260 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-071 night $369 · 2 nights $859 · 3 nights $1,228 · 4 nights $1,496 · 5 nights $1,719 · 6 nights $1,891 · 7 nights $2,123 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-081 night $490 · 2 nights $859 · 3 nights $1,127 · 4 nights $1,350 · 5 nights $1,522 · 6 nights $1,754 · 7 nights $1,976 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-091 night $369 · 2 nights $637 · 3 nights $860 · 4 nights $1,032 · 5 nights $1,264 · 6 nights $1,486 · 7 nights $1,660 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-101 night $268 · 2 nights $491 · 3 nights $663 · 4 nights $895 · 5 nights $1,117 · 6 nights $1,291 · 7 nights $1,522 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-111 night $223 · 2 nights $395 · 3 nights $627 · 4 nights $849 · 5 nights $1,023 · 6 nights $1,254 · 7 nights $1,462 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-121 night $172 · 2 nights $404 · 3 nights $626 · 4 nights $800 · 5 nights $1,031 · 6 nights $1,239 · 7 nights $1,582 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-131 night $232 · 2 nights $454 · 3 nights $628 · 4 nights $859 · 5 nights $1,067 · 6 nights $1,410 · 7 nights $1,645 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-141 night $222 · 2 nights $396 · 3 nights $627 · 4 nights $835 · 5 nights $1,178 · 6 nights $1,413 · 7 nights $1,579 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-151 night $174 · 2 nights $405 · 3 nights $613 · 4 nights $956 · 5 nights $1,191 · 6 nights $1,357 · 7 nights $1,528 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-161 night $231 · 2 nights $439 · 3 nights $782 · 4 nights $1,017 · 5 nights $1,183 · 6 nights $1,354 · 7 nights $1,532 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-171 night $208 · 2 nights $551 · 3 nights $786 · 4 nights $952 · 5 nights $1,123 · 6 nights $1,301 · 7 nights $1,520 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-181 night $343 · 2 nights $578 · 3 nights $744 · 4 nights $915 · 5 nights $1,093 · 6 nights $1,312 · 7 nights $1,484 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-191 night $235 · 2 nights $401 · 3 nights $572 · 4 nights $750 · 5 nights $969 · 6 nights $1,141 · 7 nights $1,359 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-201 night $166 · 2 nights $337 · 3 nights $515 · 4 nights $734 · 5 nights $906 · 6 nights $1,124 · 7 nights $1,240 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-211 night $171 · 2 nights $349 · 3 nights $568 · 4 nights $740 · 5 nights $958 · 6 nights $1,074 · 7 nights $1,255 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-221 night $178 · 2 nights $397 · 3 nights $569 · 4 nights $787 · 5 nights $903 · 6 nights $1,084 · 7 nights $1,319 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-231 night $219 · 2 nights $391 · 3 nights $609 · 4 nights $725 · 5 nights $906 · 6 nights $1,141 · 7 nights $1,484 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-241 night $172 · 2 nights $390 · 3 nights $506 · 4 nights $687 · 5 nights $922 · 6 nights $1,265 · 7 nights $1,444 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-251 night $218 · 2 nights $334 · 3 nights $515 · 4 nights $750 · 5 nights $1,093 · 6 nights $1,272 · 7 nights $1,641 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-261 night $116 · 2 nights $297 · 3 nights $532 · 4 nights $875 · 5 nights $1,054 · 6 nights $1,423 · 7 nights $1,657 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-271 night $181 · 2 nights $416 · 3 nights $759 · 4 nights $938 · 5 nights $1,307 · 6 nights $1,541 · 7 nights $1,883 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-281 night $235 · 2 nights $578 · 3 nights $757 · 4 nights $1,126 · 5 nights $1,360 · 6 nights $1,702 · 7 nights $1,879 · up to 14 nights priced
2027-01-291 night $343 · 2 nights $522 · 3 nights $891 · 4 nights $1,125 · 5 nights $1,467 · 6 nights $1,644 · 7 nights $1,874 · up to 13 nights priced
2027-01-301 night $179 · 2 nights $548 · 3 nights $782 · 4 nights $1,124 · 5 nights $1,301 · 6 nights $1,531 · 7 nights $1,900 · up to 12 nights priced
2027-01-311 night $369 · 2 nights $603 · 3 nights $945 · 4 nights $1,122 · 5 nights $1,352 · 6 nights $1,721 · 7 nights $2,090 · up to 11 nights priced

February 2027

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2027-02-011 night $234 · 2 nights $576 · 3 nights $753 · 4 nights $983 · 5 nights $1,352 · 6 nights $1,721 · 7 nights $2,070 · up to 10 nights priced
2027-02-021 night $342 · 2 nights $519 · 3 nights $749 · 4 nights $1,118 · 5 nights $1,487 · 6 nights $1,836 · 7 nights $2,077 · up to 9 nights priced
2027-02-031 night $177 · 2 nights $407 · 3 nights $776 · 4 nights $1,145 · 5 nights $1,494 · 6 nights $1,735 · 7 nights $1,964 · up to 8 nights priced
2027-02-041 night $230 · 2 nights $599 · 3 nights $968 · 4 nights $1,317 · 5 nights $1,558 · 6 nights $1,787 · 7 nights $2,156
2027-02-051 night $369 · 2 nights $738 · 3 nights $1,087 · 4 nights $1,328 · 5 nights $1,557 · 6 nights $1,926
2027-02-061 night $369 · 2 nights $718 · 3 nights $959 · 4 nights $1,188 · 5 nights $1,557

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Axel's take: 8.2/10

A strong budget base near town, provided hills and basic rooms suit you. a simple budget lodge with shared-bathroom rooms, ensuite studios and apartments, scored for what it is.

Melbourne Lodge is a simple budget lodge, not a full-service hotel, and we'd pick it for practical comfort close to central Queenstown. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, welcoming staff and comfortable beds; Booking.com's overall ratings support that picture. The communal lounge and lake-view deck add somewhere pleasant to unwind, while studios and apartments offer more independence than the cheapest guesthouse rooms.

The trade-offs are straightforward: parts of the property look dated, parking is free but tight and limited, and the short walk back from town climbs a hill. There is no lift, either. Check your room category carefully: budget rooms share bathrooms, while ensuite rooms and self-contained options are also available. We'd skip it for polished interiors or easy step-free access, but it's a strong pick for travelers prioritizing location and value.

  • Best for: budget-conscious couples and solo travelers; self-catering travelers; sightseers happy walking uphill

  • Watch out for: uphill return from town and no lift; shared bathrooms in budget room categories; tight, limited parking

  • Location: About five minutes' walk from central Queenstown, with an uphill return.

  • Rooms: Basic, sometimes dated interiors; choose between shared-bathroom rooms, ensuites and self-contained options.

  • Cleanliness: Consistent recent praise for clean bedrooms and shared bathrooms.

  • Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a recurring strength; reception has limited hours.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, communal kitchen and lounge, lake-view deck, laundry and free parking.

  • Fees and surprises: Expedia lists charges for early check-in, late checkout and cots; parking spaces are not assured.

Axel's opinion of Melbourne Lodge, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Melbourne Lodge

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Choice Hotels
  • 35 Melbourne Street, Queenstown
  • Amenities: No pool, Parking (free), Pet-friendly, Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 10:00
  • City page: Hotels in Queenstown

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

Economy room (shared bathroom)

Economy Single room (shared bathroom)

Economy Single room (shared bathroom) (single bed)

Economy Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Triple room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Economy Twin room (twin beds)

Economy Quadruple room

Standard room (shared bathroom)

Standard Single room (shared bathroom)

Standard Single room with garden view (shared bathroom)

Standard Single room with view (shared bathroom)

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple Family room (shared bathroom)

Standard Single room (shared bathroom) (single bed)

Standard Single room with garden view (shared bathroom) (single bed)

Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

Standard Double room with garden view (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (shared bathroom) (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room (shared bathroom)

Standard room

Standard Duplex room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with sea view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Family room

1 Bedroom Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple Family room

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple Family room

1 Bedroom Standard Sextuple Family room

Comfort room (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Comfort Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Comfort room

Comfort Double room (full double bed)

Comfort Twin room (twin beds)

Comfort Quadruple room

Superior room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with balcony

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Grand room

Grand Quadruple room

1 Bedroom Grand Quadruple Family room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

Junior Suite

Suite

Quadruple Suite

Quadruple Suite with garden view

Quadruple Suite with view

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

Quadruple Suite

Sextuple Suite

Standard Suite

Standard Single Suite

Standard Triple Suite

Standard Quadruple Suite

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

Comfort Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Comfort Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment with lake view

2 Bedrooms Apartment with balcony and with view

3 Bedrooms Apartment

Single Apartment

2 Bedrooms Single Apartment

Triple Apartment

2 Bedrooms Triple Apartment

Quadruple Apartment

Double Apartment (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Apartment (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Apartment with lake view (full double bed)

Twin Apartment (twin beds)

2 Bedrooms Triple Apartment

2 Bedrooms Quintuple Apartment

2 Bedrooms Sextuple Apartment

Standard Apartment

Standard Single Apartment

Standard Triple Apartment

Standard Double Apartment (full double bed)

Classic Apartment (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

2 Bedrooms Classic Apartment (shared bathroom)

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Classic Apartment

2 Bedrooms Classic Apartment

2 Bedrooms Classic Apartment with balcony

Classic Single Apartment

2 Bedrooms Classic Single Apartment

2 Bedrooms Classic Triple Apartment

2 Bedrooms Classic Quadruple Apartment

2 Bedrooms Classic Single Apartment (single bed)

2 Bedrooms Classic Double Apartment (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Classic Triple Apartment

2 Bedrooms Classic Quadruple Apartment

2 Bedrooms Classic Quintuple Apartment

2 Bedrooms Classic Sextuple Apartment

Luxury Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Studio

Studio with garden view

Studio with lake view

Studio with balcony

Studio with balcony and with view

Single Studio

Triple Studio

Quadruple Studio

Quadruple Studio with balcony and with view

Family Studio

Single Studio (single bed)

Double Studio (full double bed)

Double Studio with garden view (full double bed)

Double Studio with lake view (full double bed)

Double Studio with balcony and with view (full double bed)

Double Family Studio (full double bed)

Twin Studio (twin beds)

Triple Studio

Quadruple Studio

Quintuple Studio

Quintuple Studio with garden view

Sextuple Studio

Quadruple Family Studio

Economy Studio

Standard Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Single Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Twin Studio (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Triple Studio

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Quadruple Studio

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Villa

Cottage (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Cottage

Single Cottage

Triple Cottage

Quadruple Cottage

Family Cottage

Bungalow

Chalet

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