Azur vs Southern Laughter Backpackers

Sir Cedrics Southern Laughter Backpackers and Azur are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Azur is the choice of most professionals compared to Sir Cedrics Southern Laughter Backpackers. Azur scores 76 with endorsements from 4 reviews such as concierge.com, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.

Azur

Tripexpert score:

8 / 10

Location: 23 MacKinnon Tce, Sunshine Bay, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Price:

From $706 /night

Amenities:

Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast
Shuttle Bus
Laundry Service

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Expert reviews:

Concierge

"Commanding stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and the daunting Remarkables Range, this lodge and nine villas are set on a steep hillside almost two miles west of Queenstown."

Condé Nast Traveler

99.6

"Commanding stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and the daunting Remarkables Range, this lodge and nine villas are set on a steep hillside almost two miles west of Queenstown." Full review

Travel + Leisure

"Azur consists of nine 800- square-foot freestanding villas on a steep cliff facing the alpine, Tolkienesque landscape surrounding Lake Wakatipu." Full review

Star Service

"This intimate, and expensive, lodge is designed for big spenders who want views worth their weight in gold." Full review

Afar Magazine

"Nine contemporary private villas command stunning, uninterrupted vistas of Lake Wakatipu, the majestic Remarkables range and Cecil and Walter Peaks."

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