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Pounamu Apartments: Traveller Reviews

5.0 of 5
110 Frankton Rd, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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Pounamu Apartments
Ranked #10 of 63 hotels in Queenstown
4.5 of 5 stars 380 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Bedroom apartment(25)
  • Main road(20)
  • Very friendly(18)
  • Free internet(18)
  • Great view(16)
  • Very comfortable(12)
  • Studio room(11)
  • Friendly and helpful(9)
  • Gas fire(7)
  • Extremely helpful(7)
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Brisbane, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Smallest living space in NZ”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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Stayed in a studio for 2 nights. Was described as self contained but absolutely tiny, with no cooking facilities and a shared laundry. No comfy chairs to sit in, not enough room to open two suitcases. KItchenette area at best 600mm wide and no cooktop. Much better value to get a motel room for better facilities and more room than one of these studio "apartments". Worst accommodation of our 2 week trip.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“What an amazing place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Great location, 5 mins beautiful lake walk to the main area. We had a lakeside balcony room with the greatest view of the mountains and lake. Nothing was a problem and the bed was so comfortable. We stayed two nights and this was our best experience out of seven visits too Queenstown. This is our new haven and would definitely stay here long term!

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“The perfect Queenstown spot!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

A really amazing place to stay. When we first walked in, the view literally made our mouths hit the floor.

So stylish and with all the mod cons (computer, internet, fireplace, full kitchen with dishwasher and yes, you can wash/dry your clothes here), the rooms were spacious and the bathrooms very modern. One evening we stayed in for the night and as I laid on the couch with my feet near the fireplace, I looked out onto the snow capped mountain range and I felt I should pinch myself to see if it was real.

The apartments were a 15 minute walk from Queenstown. I enjoyed walking in and back to "earn" the calories we ate at the many nice restaurants in town. The couple of nights that the girls didn't want to walk back it was only a $10NZ cab ride.

We stayed with another couple who are friends of ours and there was a good level of privacy and we were not in each others faces which can be the case in some apartments.

Highly recommended for a memorable stay.

Room Tip: There were a couple of room types. One with walk out balcony, one without. I would suggest trying to...
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Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
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London, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Good accomodation but choose a room with a view!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed for 3 nights in a studio room and would agree with the other comments on the site. The room is very compact. We knew we didn't have a view but wish we did as this would have been spectacular! The studio apartment is self contained with a small kitchenette including microwave and fridge. The bathroom is modern and the room was very clean. The apartments are self contained but you are provided with the basics (including milk) however things like complimentary toiletries are one per 2 people per stay- so make sure you take everything yourself! We would also agree that we did not find the staff overly friendly, it did seem like we were bothering them a little bit rather than them wanting to provide a great customer service. Parking, laundry and free internet are nice extras but overall if we stayed again we wouldnt choose a studio room we'd splash the cash and get a room with a view.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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San Francisco, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Good resort location, but stay in an apartment larger than a studio.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This review is only for a studio apartment. We have stayed in multiple apartment hotels in different cities during out stay in New Zealand. We wanted a hotel location along Lake Wakatipu and chose this establishment because of the ratings. However, we were disappointed with the size of the studio apartment we stayed in. We stayed in hotels rooms (not classified as apartment) larger than the one we were given. It was equipped with a small kitchenette and managed to squeeze in a computer desk (which doubled as our dining table). The bathroom was upgraded and one of the better ones we've seen. There's a shared laundry facility & hallway we had to share with one other apartment (we had no conflicting issues on that note). We did like the double security - entering by key through the shared door and our own. The covered parking on the ground floor was designated for the apartment. Note: there are many stairs to walk to get to the building. We found it inconvenient when bringing luggage to our room. The luggage ramp is too steep and not useful when icy. The room accommodation was not worth the price. If we choose to stay at this establishment in he future, we will consider at least a 1-bedroom or larger (if the price is fair).

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 110 Frankton Rd, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* 125 AUD - 382 AUD

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