We stayed for six nights in a fantastic location at Sofitel Queenstown. It’s a lovely hotel, and we were fortunate to receive a complimentary upgrade to a Junior Suite. This was quite different from the typical layout — it featured a separate lounge and dining area, a spacious bedroom, a large spa bath, two wardrobes, and two small balconies with beautiful mountain views.
Although there isn’t much snow on the mountains at this time of year, Queenstown is still absolutely stunning. The autumn colours are incredible, with trees displaying a rich mix of reds, oranges, and golds — it really adds a special charm to the whole place. I would highly recommend visiting during this season.
The Club Lounge, while pleasant, is essentially part of the bar due to the hotel’s smaller size. That said, it works well, and the drinks and canapés offering between 4:30pm and 6:30pm is a nice way to ease into the evening — even if it is a little earlier than expected and it does take some time to get drinks the first night was over 20 minutes
Overall, a very enjoyable stay and a great base for exploring Queenstown.