Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown

We concur with all of the previous reviews -- what a wonderful property with such gracious hosts. Chris, Tav, Sasha, and everyone we encountered during our visit made our stay in Queenstown outstanding. From the accommodations and the views to the breakfasts and the wine hour(s) in the evening, Hulbert House was a dream. We especially noticed the details: the music playlist in the afternoons was always on point, the fragrances throughout the building were refreshing and not cloying, and the fresh bottles of water and chocolates on the nightstand after turndown service were a welcome sight after a long day of activities. As so many have said, the incline from town up to the property is indeed steep (think San Francisco). We found it fairly easy to trip down the hill into town and then grab an Uber (less than NZ $10) back up the hill afterwards. If we ever find ourselves back in Queenstown, we would DEFINITELY stay at Hulbert House again, without question.

I am not sure if this is the best place to stay in Queenstown, since it is the only place we have stayed. However, I would not hesitate to stay there again. The views are stunning, the service was unparalleled, (especially Tav and Sasha) and the location is fantastic. It’s on a short hill, overlooking Queenstown, so you can watch the boats, the paragliders, and the gondola from your room, or the patio in front of the hotel. If you were looking for an ultra modern hotel, this is not. However, that’s where it gets much of its charm, because it feels like home.

Hulpert is a super luxurious yet unpretentious, friendly and warmly welcoming. It has parking off street and secured with key tags. Amazing views of the Queenstown waterfront. It is within easy 5 min walk to all the great restaurants and bars downtown. The people who run it are so friendly and welcoming from Chris (thanks for parking our car), Tavae (who made our day on the first breakfast with her smile and stories of the building) and Jay (who with our helicopter debacle) and every warmly shakes your hands and make you feel at home. The breakfast is plentiful with healthy options (chia pudding, smashed avocado toast etc..). Perfect stay in the beautiful Queenstown. Please aware that the hotel is on a steep slope so if you are walking around, do take care of your steps!

The most beautiful place in Queenstown! Located within walking distance to town. The rooms are magnificently decorated they are comfy and cozy! Jay and his team are exceptional! Service was outstanding we didn’t want for a thing! Special shout out to Sasha who was so sweet, helpful and a joy to chat with. Thanks for the winery tip..it didn’t disappoint.😉

We saved the very best for last on our trip to New Zealand. Hulbert House is flawless, and Jay and his team make you so welcome you never want to leave! Particular mention too to Chris, Emily and Sasha, all of whom added so much to our stay, we had a fabulous time, thank you all.

What an absolutely amazing hotel, from the excellent attentive staff, to the luxurious room and the first class breakfast, cakes and canapés . I can not recommend this hotel more highly. Thank you Jay and your wonderful team, can’t wait to visit again.

Simply amazing - the house is stunning the service second to none and the setting is unbelievable - hard to believe this type of garden setting exists in central Queenstown - all round luxury experience

First off, we want to say thank you to Jay, Tavae, Sasha, Stephanie and the whole team for making our stay truly spectacular! From the moment you arrive, you are made to feel like this is your home in Queenstown. The whole team is great to chat with and gave great recommendations and tips (They saved our legs from extra unneeded hiking when doing the Ben Lomond track by recommending the gondola). Also a big thank you to Nookie and Sasha for going above and beyond for our housekeeping and being very thoughtful in helping us, even leaving a hand written note. The service and thoughtfulness you get at Hulbert House is impossible to replicate at larger hotels. The hotel is extremely well kept and well decorated and the hearty breakfasts, evening cocktails, canapés and snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks available through the day are such nice touches (the brownies and baked goods are the best!). We stayed in the Firth Suite which was very spacious and had amazing views! We looked in-depth at all of the top hotels in Queenstown and absolutely think this was the right choice. There is a short, steep climb when coming back from town but it also means you are a few minutes removed from the noise in town. On weekend nights, the music at the bars in town is very loud and can be heard from the streets. At Hulbert House, we didn’t deal with any of the noise. If the hill was too taxing on a given night, an Uber back from town was under NZD$10. Hulbert House definitely ranks as one of the best hotels we’ve ever had the opportunity to stay at.

Hulbert House was a great base for our time in Queenstown. The location is so convenient--walkable to everything, but know that it's up a STEEP hill. (Just take your patience and wear comfy shoes. Also, know that as of April 2023 there's a lot of construction in downtown QT; GPS doesn't necessarily know about all the closures, so consider calling the front desk to get the latest info on detours.) Wonderful breakfast, amazing happy hours, outstanding service from all the staff--it all added up to a comfortable, memorable stay in a great city. NOTE: if you're driving, know that the parking area is tight. Totally do-able, but tight.