Queenstown is a beautiful resort town in Otago that sits on the shores of South Island’s Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. With beautiful beaches and temperate tropical climate, the town is popular for its adventure sports, including bungee jumping, jet-skiing, paragliding and jet-boating. It is an extremely photogenic town and you will want to bring a camera with you when you visit. However, if you worried about hotel costs exceeding your budget for a vacation in Queenstown, worry not! To save you from the hassle, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best affordable Airbnbs under 68 USD in Queenstown, New Zealand.
1. Artistic home (from USD 64)
Enjoy your visit to Queenstown by staying in this beautiful artistic and aesthetically appealing home. This funky home comes with a fabulous view of the lake and mountains, and is very close to the airport and town centre. It has one bedroom and can accommodate up to two people. It offers all the amenities you could need for a comfortable and luxurious stay, including a bathroom, a well-equipped kitchen to prepare your own food, a hot tub, WiFi, and other essentials.
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stunning view beautiful roomespecially the toilet view hahanice homely room with a beautiful view over the lakeroom has a marvelous viewthe room is quaint and has fantastic views of the lake and mountainsCleanliness:
and the room was very charming clean and warmthe room was clean and the bed was comfortableHost:
hosts very nice peoplethe hosts are greatnice host and great roomthe hosts are warm friendly and knowledgeableand wonderful host as wellRead more reviewsLocation:
it’s close to the bus station so it’s easy to get into queenstownexcellent viewing room close to the airport and town centergood location and nice people great breakfasti loved that it was in a neighbourhood away from city centernoel's house is ideally situated for a short few minutes journey either by car or bus into queenstown
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2. Private room with a balcony (from USD 93)
Stay in this cozy private room with two single beds, a television, and a balcony with a beautiful lake view. It also has a shared bathroom, free WiFi, coffee and tea, free parking, and a well-equipped kitchen where you can prepare your own meals.
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the room had a private balcony and great views of the mountainnice room with great view of lakespacious room with really great lake view from the private balconyabsolutely beautiful house with a lovely room and a stunning viewour room had everything we needed - my partner was particularly impressed with the strong wifi connectionCleanliness:
exceptionally clean premisesvery clean and comfortableeverything was very clean and neatplace is very clean and tidythe rooms are clean and comfyHost:
graham was an amazing host and made us feel very at homegraham and his wife were exceptional hosts who made us feel very welcomegraham and his wife were exceptional hosts who made us feel very welcomegraham was a fantastic hostgraham is the perfect hostRead more reviewsLocation:
super close to townthe location is perfectlocation is great only a short drive to townperfect located about 3 km from queenstown centre (30 minutes walk or 10 minutes bus ride)great place (one of our favorites)- location is ideal and super convenient to everything
3. Beach-themed private room (from USD 115)
This gorgeous beach-themed private room is sure to win your heart in an instant. Stay in this luxurious room that is very close to the lake, plus offers breathtaking views. As for amenities, it offers free breakfast, laundry, parking, and WiFi. It also features a lovely indoor fireplace, along with air conditioning and central heating, a laptop-friendly workspace, and all the essentials you can find in any hotel, such as fresh linens, towels, soaps, and bedsheets. It also has a well-equipped kitchen in case you want to make those midnight meals for yourself.
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wonderful view and wonderful breakfastthe bed was amazing and the view was greatthe view from our room was great tooour room was fantastic the views were outstanding and the breakfasts were unbelievablemy parents loved the electrical blanket perfect view nice breakfastCleanliness:
her house is very clean and the room is tidy and comfortablethe room was tidy and the shared bathroom cleanpeggy’s very nice and the house is clean and cozy feels like homeit is a clean and stylish place nearby queenstown city centrebreakfast is excellent clean and confortableHost:
she is a lovely hostshe has been an awesome hostshe is a wonderful host who is friendly reliable and generouspeggy was a friendly hostpeggy was a perfect hostRead more reviewsLocation:
good location for skiingthe location is perfecthandy location and good valuereally good location only a 5 minute drive to queenstown cbdthe place is calm and close to city center
4. Tiny cabin with mountain view (from USD 61)
Enjoy a stay in this cozy and quiet little cabin that’s perfect for couples, because of the privacy it offers. It has an outdoor deck, where you can relax and soak in the mountain views. It comes with free WiFi, central heating, hot water, free parking near the premises, a fairly equipped kitchen with a microwave, fridge and coffee maker, and all the other essentials you will need to make your stay comfortable, such as fresh linen, soaps and shampoos, towels, and toilet paper.
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wifi and amenities were easy to usethe views are spectacular and the shower was great and hotgreat views and a wonderful showerand it was such a nice touch arriving to the place an the heater was onit was magical we also enjoyed the heater (which worked great) and the comfortable bedCleanliness:
lovely clean and tidy cabineverything was very cleanit was clean and tidyit was clean and very comfortablethe accommodation was clean tidy and warmHost:
owners are lovely alsohost is super friendlyhosts were friendly and responsiveerwan & myrna are lovely hosts warm and approchable hostserwan and myrna were very responsive and welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for queenstowni particularly liked the location and privacyfunctional unit in a great locationa good location and a quick bus ride to the centre of queenstownperfect little cabin with great location
5. A sunny abode with an outdoor area (from USD 72)
This beautiful room is hosted for you by a well-travelled local Kiwi couple and their adorable cat. Stay in a private room with a luxurious indoor fireplace that offers a lovely view with a large deck area, lounge and a private outdoor area to relax in. They also offer free parking, a fully-equipped kitchen, free WiFi, cable TV, and all the other essentials you need for a comfortable stay, such as fresh linen, home appliances like an iron and hairdryer, towels, soaps and shampoos, and extra pillows and blankets as needed.
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we had breakfast with the most wonderful views using the terrace upstairssmall cosy room nice viewslovely house and room with an amazing view over the mountains5 stars the deck has a great view and the room is very cleanreally cosy place with nice views from the lounge roomCleanliness:
very clean and comfy bednice clean and convenient placehonor mathieson’s place was very clean and lovelycomfortable clean and modern room and bathroomhonor's place is clean comfortable and quietHost:
lovely hosts lovely spotshe was the best host that i had ever metthoughtful and responsive hosts who are happy to share their travel advice with yourhe host is wonderful and warm heartedfriendly and helpful hosts that are easy to get along withRead more reviewsLocation:
this is an amazing location for wueenstownlocation wise v convinient stone throw distance from towngreat location not far from the townit’s located in a safe and quite neighbourhood areafantastic location and accommodations in a quiet neighborhood of queenstown
6. A lovely home amidst nature (from USD 58)
Lyn and Ross host you in this handsome home that has free breakfast, a queen size bed with electric blankets, and a bathroom with a shower and tub that has underfloor heating. There is also free parking. The home is located beside a lovely green meadow and pond, where you can take a walk when it’s sunny outside. A portacot and highchair are also available for your convenience, and also two bikes if you need.
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perfect place to stay love the big bathroom and heater floorsappreciated the extra touches such as coffee breakfast and even a packet of chocolate biscuitsthe room is just by the pond great scenic views of the mountainswe also love the heated flooring in the bathroom and toiletthe beds were super comfortableCleanliness:
sparkling clean and beautiful sceneryeverything was very clean and spaciouseverything was clean and tidyabsolutely amazing and clean propertystrongly recommend the accommodation that is very clean and cosyHost:
great hosts and lovely accommodationlyn and ross were very lovely hostlyn was a lovely hosthost was supper nice and helpfullyn’s a wonderful host with excellent hospitality and local tipsRead more reviewsLocation:
location in a quiet safe neighbourhood just 15mins easy drive to queenstown centreclose to arrowtown and also hayes lake for a good walk or bike ridebeautiful location and nice to have breakfast in the roomthe neighbourhood is nice and quiet and close to lake hayes which we recommend for a walk aroundthe place is easy to park close to the front door
7. Beautiful home close to hiking trails
This one-bedroom accommodation is hosted by Jason and Brent who are reputed for a sparkling clean place. This place has a self check-in, and is tucked away in Sunshine Bay, and is close to walking and hiking tracks. This place is great for couples, however, it is not family-friendly as the hosts do not allow children. The hosts have two adorable cats that you can play with. It comes with WiFi, cable TV, a lovely indoor fireplace, heating, a laptop-friendly workspace, free parking, and all the essentials you will need for a luxurious stay here.
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there is a lovely patio to drink coffee in the mornings and breakfast was offered to uswas really nice to wake up and have breakfast items and coffee that was a special treatrooms were very clean bed blankets wi-fi and heating and other things we needed were all goodthis is a very comfortable accommodation nestled in a residential area with spectacular lake and mountain viewsthere were fresh flowers everywhere slippers for the guests and breakfast was laid out for us every morningCleanliness:
very clean and cozy placea very very clean and tidy housethe room was very clean and comfortablenice clean flat quiet placevery clean stylish and private spaceHost:
jason & brent were excellent hostscheers for the stay fellow airbnb hostthey were very kindbrent’s home is lovely and he is a great hostour hosts know queenstown well and had great suggestionsRead more reviewsLocation:
a car at this location is highly recommendedlovely house close to the lake located in sunshine bay just outside of queenstownalso very close to great hiking locationsvery comfortable place and great locationgreat location to explore queenstown and surrounding areas
8. Comfortable home with a garden
Have this home all to yourself for your stay in Queenstown! It has one bedroom and can sleep up to two guests. It has a well-equipped kitchen with a barbecue, WiFi, Cable TV, a washer and dryer for your laundry, central heating, fresh linens, and a laptop-friendly workspace; plus there is an adorable Labrador who is very friendly. There is also a charming little garden, where you can relax and enjoy your morning cup of tea or coffee.
9. Cozy unit with lake view
This lovely private room and en-suite boast beautiful lake views from its balcony. It is close to the airport and shopping centre. It has an outdoor seating area where you can relax, and a spacious park where you can take a stroll; plus it is outfitted with all the necessary amenities, including kettles, toaster, microwave and mini-fridge.
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the view and sunsets are great from the roomgreat view and nice comfy bedthe view of the room is magnificentdaniel did provide a fan which helped improve air flowbed was comfy and the view was greatCleanliness:
nice tidy and clean also warmthe place was sparkling cleanthe apartment is clean and cosyplace was so beautiful as seen on the pictures and very cleaneverything was so clean there was complimentary shampoo and conditioner as well as a relaxing body washHost:
host is very helpful :)host was excellent and very supportivedaniel is an amazing host and is really quick in responding to querieshelpful and friendly host who kindly provided us with extra blanketmany have superhost status and remarkably responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
outstanding location for the priceclose to airport and good shoppinglocated close to the airport in a very lovely neighbourhood by the lakethat aside the location is greatthat aside the location is great
10. Perfect for couples or small family
This beautiful room is perfect if you are traveling to Queenstown on a romantic getaway, but it can also be good if you’re travelling alone or with family. It is located in a very quiet nature reserve, close to the waterfront. The private room comes with a king size bed that can be split into two single beds, coffee and tea making facilities, fresh milk, free WiFi and TV. Other amenities include central heating, free parking, a small fridge, and fresh linens.
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the netflix tv and self-service tea/coffee/meal station were an added bonusvery clean and the wifi was also perfectgorgeous modern room and bathroomthe beds are soft netflix is available which makes the stay worthwhilewe had a comfortable stay here with juliannaCleanliness:
very clean and modernquite and super clean placemodern clean and tidyquite new and clean as wellvery clean place comfortable bedHost:
the host is nice and helpfultip: follow instructions given the host rather than trusting (hidden by airbnb)very easy to find and host was quick to respondlovely place near queenstown the host is very nice and she was here to welcome usjuliana is a great host the accommodation is in line with expectationsRead more reviewsLocation:
great walk to bob's cove nearbyand in a nice scenic locationlovely location in a new subdivision surrounded by mountains and bushbeautiful location near bob's cove with a short drive to the lake shorethanks for the lovely stay beautiful house and great location
The charming resort town
Queenstown has always been a tourist-friendly destination. Travelers find this resort town charming because of its scenic mountain and lake views. It is also the birthplace of commercial bungee jumping. What’s not to like? If you are the kind of person who enjoys adventure sports of any kind, you will especially have a blast here. In addition, friendly local kiwis and year-round activities for tourists make this a welcoming place no matter when you visit. Definitely put this little town on your travel bucket-list, and you won’t regret it!
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