Enjoy your visit to Queenstown with a stay at Empire Hotel Queenstown. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
West Coast Wilderness Railway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Queenstown Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
The Paragon Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Queenstown Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Nelson Falls - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
Getting around
Hall's Creek Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
3K's Takeaway - 1 min walk
Railway Hotel - 3 min walk
Tracks Cafe - 1 min walk
The Empire Hotel - 1 min walk
JJ's Coffee Shoppe - 1 min walk
About this property
Empire Hotel Queenstown
Enjoy your visit to Queenstown with a stay at Empire Hotel Queenstown. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Hotel Bar]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
What to do
Mountain biking
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Bike repair services
Bike storage
Facilities
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Bike parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
30-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Empire Hotel Queenstown
Empire Queenstown
The Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel Queenstown Inn
Empire Hotel Queenstown Queenstown
Empire Hotel Queenstown Inn Queenstown
Frequently asked questions
Does Empire Hotel Queenstown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Empire Hotel Queenstown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Empire Hotel Queenstown?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Empire Hotel Queenstown?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Empire Hotel Queenstown?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Empire Hotel Queenstown and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as mountain biking and hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near Empire Hotel Queenstown?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Empire Hotel Queenstown like?
Empire Hotel Queenstown is a short 1-minute walk from West Coast Wilderness Railway and 3 minutes' walk from Queenstown Town Hall.
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Empire Hotel Queenstown Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Bathroom
Value
History
Food
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2025
Beautiful period building, with lovely clean self contained rooms, quiet atmosphere and pleasant, courteous staff
Zoe
Zoe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan 2025
Lovely old building, great food
Kate
Kate, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2025
I loved the heritage value of the hotel, we had an ensuite which had refrigerator, very comfortable bed and a spacious and modern bathroom. The breakfast was sufficient and I definitely recommend this property.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Apr 2025
Very nice, comfortable,quiet, private & clean with everything U can think of.. thankyou so much! Ensuite room is awesome!
Hayley
Hayley, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Jun 2025
Good but creaky floors, could heat everyone who walked down the halls
MISS G N
MISS G N, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
A very pleasant stay in an historical building. Limited interaction with staff but friendly reception. Very clean snd good value pub grubb.
Bruno
Bruno, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Feb 2025
beautifully maintained and restored
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
Great place for your Queenstown escape!
Genuine friendly service in a traditional hotel. Great bike storage, fresh bathrooms and a welcome breakfast. Thanks for making our Queenstown holiday special.
Russell
Russell, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec 2024
Amazing staff, Kristy was so great, a continental breakfast included, literally taken back to the past, thank you
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2024
Great old hotel meals were good probably the condition is a bit tired but nice to stay
MR MARTIN
MR MARTIN, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Feb 2025
It was a heritage property beautiful wood throughout
The staircase is exceptional parting at the top intp two directions
Huge dining room
Wonderful location in this unique town
The bedroom we giot was small but the bathroom was new and all in all comfortable
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed out stay at the Empire. The bar girl and our waitress in the dining room were so helpful and friendly. Our room was very comfy although one side of the electric blanket didn’t work. The creaky floor added character to the building. The entrance with its beautiful staircase and furniture was so beautiful . Thoroughly enjoyed our meal in the dining room and our breakfast the next morning. Would recommend this hotel to our friends.😊.
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
Good stopover, centrally located in town.
Beautiful old building. Room served its purpose for an over night stay with a shared bathroom..The hotel was centrally located in the town.
We ate a lovely meal in in the restaurant in the evening and it was reasonably priced.
Staff were very attentive.
We had a continental breakfast in with the price.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sep 2024
Beautiful old building, a definite stopover if you are going through Queenstown.
Great feed at the hotel restaurant too.
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Nov 2024
A great old pub and we had a ghostly experience which we loved. The hotel is in a great place and is full of character.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
11 Feb 2025
Room was tiny but clean. Bed was comfortable. Shared bathrooms were reasonably new and clean. Dinner was nice and bonus free continental breakfast.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
25 Mar 2025
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Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
Excellent staff and clean and comfortable premises.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
The staff at the Hotel were thoroughly entertaining and I inclusive of anyone who walked in be they a local regular or tourist. They were all just amazing
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Mar 2023
Beautiful old Historic Hotel.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Nov 2024
The best old hotel we have stayed in. Grand old hotel in mint condition. We could only stay one night due to our time table but would have liked a
longer stay. Highly recommend.
Max
Max, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Mar 2024
A handy stopover for the Wilderness Railway and nice food for dinner.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2023
Not just a pub, my stay here exceeded my expectations.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Feb 2025
The room was nice and compact. Beautiful historic hotel. The only fault was their laundry facilities. I wasted over $10 as the dryer would only go on for 5 minutes at a time.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Nov 2024
Loved the ambience of a bygone era.
Staff were welcoming and helpful.
Wednesday meal deal was Wow!
Bed was comfortable.