As we can't possibly afford to go to Fiji (as I'd dreamed), and staying at home for a week of "honeymoon at home" is starting to sound a bit depressing - as I'd undoubtedly spend it unpacking and cleaning up wedding stuff, etc, I'm now considering a driving honeymoon... and am currently investigating Queenstown.
I'm hoping there will be plenty of choice for reasonably priced (but lovely) accomodation, WITH room service, and lots of cheaper places to eat - as an alternative to pricey hotel restaurants.
We'll see.
Here's what I've found so far:
Millbook Estate
Village Inns Studio Rooms are the cheapest. Looks beautiful. All rooms have a balcony or terrace. Even the basic rooms looks lux. Might be a bit expensive.
http://www.millbrook.co.nz/accommodation/accommodation/village_inns
Rydges Lakeside
Has free parking and room service. Big international hotel.
http://www.booking.com/hotel/nz/rydges-lakeland-resort-queenstown.html?aid=330217;sid=5d40626f6b4d62b4a3fba83aafcb7a2b
The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments
Looks glam and clean.
http://www.booking.com/hotel/nz/the-rees-luxury-apartments.html?aid=330217;sid=5d40626f6b4d62b4a3fba83aafcb7a2b
Queenstown Park Hotel
Not on the lake, but with mountain views and amazing glass bathrooms
http://www.queenstownparkhotel.co.nz/accommodation-remarkables-room.htm
REVIEWS: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g255122-d671097-Reviews-Queenstown_Park_Hotel-Queenstown_South_Island.html
Hotel St Moritz
Great reviews. An Accor hotel. 24 hour room service. Plush rooms by the sound of it.
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-2074-hotel-st-moritz-queenstown/index.shtml
REVIEWS: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g255122-d256494-Reviews-St_Moritz_Queenstown-Queenstown_South_Island.html
Central Ridge Boutique Hotel
Great reviews.
http://centralridge.co.nz/
REVIEWS: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g255122-d307192-Reviews-Central_Ridge_Boutique_Hotel-Queenstown_South_Island.html
Rates include breakfast and parking. Has shiny new honeymoon suite but it's expensive. Standard rooms look nice , are private and quiet with bath. No restaurant, and only breakfast room service if staying in honeymoon suite.
Oaks Shores
http://www.oakshotelsresorts.com/oaks-shores/?stp=RoomTypes
1bd deluxe has fireplace and views. yum.
Half an hours walk from central city. Restaurant may be closed. No room service
REVIEWS: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g255122-d589347-r61041089-Oaks_Shores-Queenstown_South_Island.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT
Think I need to ask for some recommendations.
