Queenstown, New ZealandCBD
The Central Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
Maximalist alpine lodge
CBD Queenstown, New Zealand
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
Naumi HotelsMaximalist alpine lodge
Fifteen rooms trade rustic mountain timber for saturated colour. The lodge runs like an eccentric private residence, with evening drinks around the fire.
What it’s good at
Notable
Wanaka studio Undercurrent shapes maximalist jewel-toned interiors with bespoke artwork by Deborah Moss.
Listed
Courtyard continental breakfast and a 24-hour dry sauna elevate the intimate boutique stay.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
There’s something almost Parisian about the saturated secondary colors that set the tone, and the visual interest is wall-to-wall, thanks to the eclectic collection of furnishings and artworks.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Sydney Street sits just above the town centre. Lake Wakatipu and the waterfront are a five-minute walk downhill.
The rooms
Habitat rooms open straight onto the courtyard garden. Across all fifteen, custom headboards stand against saturated, jewel-toned walls.
The spa
At the table
The fluted teal bar pours New Zealand wines each evening, with jars of Kiwiana sweets set against velvet drapes.
Queenstown
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.