The Spire Hotel
Contemporary urban boutique. Sleek interiors with strong local art curation, warm personal service, and a lively downtown energy right outside the door. More sophisticated city hotel than alpine ski lodge.
Request a Deluxe Suite for partial lake and mountain views; Spire Suites overlook the peaceful St Peter's Church garden; Laneway Suites face the lane and can pick up more street noise
Why It Matters
One of Queenstown's most awarded boutique hotels. Part of the Imperium Collection alongside the legendary Eichardt's Private Hotel. Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Only 10 suites means genuinely personal service, and all rooms are a full 60 sqm with fireplaces, large balconies, and double-vanity bathrooms.
Ten suites and two serviced apartments on a quiet Church Lane laneway, right in the middle of downtown Queenstown. The Spire is small by design — that's the point. Named after the steeple of St Peter's Church next door, it's a multi-award-winning five-star property that punches well above its footprint. Think stone-clad gas fireplaces, super king beds, handpicked New Zealand art on the walls, and a concierge team that actually gets to know you by name. Contemporary without being cold. Boutique without being precious.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Deluxe Suite
The best views in the hotel — partial lake and mountain outlook. Still 60 sqm like the rest, but the elevated position gives you a glimpse of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Same fireplace, full balcony, and double-vanity bathroom. The pick of the three categories for most guests.
Super King or Twin Single · 60 sqm
Laneway Suite
Looks out over Church Lane walkway below. Same 60 sqm layout as all other suites — fireplace, super king or twin singles, large balcony, double-vanity bathroom with freestanding tub and separate shower. The laneway view gives an urban, city feel. Can pick up more street-level noise than the church-facing rooms.
Super King or Twin Single · 60 sqmSpire Suite
Faces St Peter's Church and its gardens — the most serene outlook of the three suite categories. Same 60 sqm floor plan, stone fireplace, full balcony, and all standard amenities. A quieter option than the laneway-facing rooms.
Super King or Twin Single · 60 sqmThe Spire Apartment
Two serviced apartments located just 10 metres from the main hotel lobby, available from November onwards. Same luxury standard as the suites but with a full kitchen, separate bedroom, and generous living area — giving you the Spire Hotel experience with a bit more independence. Both are identical in layout and about 60 sqm; one overlooks the laneway.
Super King or Twin Single · 60 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Concierge-arranged tours of the world's southernmost wine region. Strong focus on Pinot Noir. The hotel connects guests with tours that include vineyard visits, meet-the-winemaker sessions, and cellar door tastings.
The hotel provides bikes and yoga mats for guests. Concierge can recommend and arrange guided hiking or cycling routes through the surrounding alpine terrain.
Four championship golf courses within 30 minutes of the hotel. Concierge arranges tee times, cart hire, club hire, and transfers. One course features a par 3 at 4,500ft altitude. Included in the Stay & Play package.
All-inclusive concierge-arranged helicopter excursions to Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. Regarded as the premium way to experience the fiord — enhanced visibility and waterfalls from above.
Concierge-arranged charter on the Pacific Jemm, an 80-foot Falcon luxury yacht — the only one of its kind on Lake Wakatipu. Options range from day trips to sunset cruises. Five-star experience; add it to your itinerary through the hotel team.
Off-the-beaten-track studio visits to meet local artists and see original works. The hotel also curates a rotating 'Art In The Spire' program with exhibitions throughout the building.
The hotel arranges ski shuttles, gear hire, and lift passes for three nearby ski fields. Coronet Peak is 20 minutes away; The Remarkables a bit further. Season runs June to September. Ski storage available at the hotel.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Customised boardroom available for small group meetings, private events, and functions.
Full cooked breakfast included in the room rate, served each morning in the restaurant.
Complimentary access to a fully-equipped nearby fitness centre, approximately a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Yoga mats and bikes also provided in-room.
Non-alcoholic minibar stocked and restocked daily. Alcoholic beverages charged separately.
Valet parking available for NZD $35 per day. Must be arranged through the hotel. No self-parking on-site.
All rooms can interconnect with one or two adjacent suites on a single key. Subject to availability and seasonal rates.
Hotel gift vouchers available for purchase online via the official website.
Dedicated concierge team that personally escorts guests to their rooms on arrival, arranges activities, restaurant bookings, and custom itineraries.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available. Guest laundry costs apply.
Ski shuttle to nearby fields, ski pass arrangements, and on-site ski storage. Closest field (Coronet Peak) is 20 minutes away.
Return transfers to/from Queenstown Airport. NZD $115 per car each way, maximum 4 guests. Must be pre-arranged via the hotel.
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