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Black Sheep Backpackers vs Eichardt's Private Hotel

Both The Black Sheep Backpackers and Eichardt's Private Hotel are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Eichardt's Private Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Black Sheep Backpackers. Eichardt's Private Hotel comes in at 89 with praise from 5 sources including concierge.com, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Black Sheep Backpackers
Black Sheep Backpackers
7 / 10
13 Frankton Rd, Queenstown 9197, New Zealand
From $69 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Free Parking
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Licensed backpackers converted from a motel, with three- to seven-bed dorms, BBQ near the spa pool, a bar (4–10pm). Dorms $28, rooms 2, deluxe 3."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This place keeps younger social types happy with a spa, a pool table, and a truckload of DVDs." Full review
Eichardt's Private Hotel
Eichardt's Private Hotel
9 / 10
Marine Parade, PO Box 1340, Queenstown, New Zealand
From $609 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"Built more than 150 years ago, when Queenstown was just a grubby lakeside mining town instead of the adventure-sport capital of the world, Eichardt's is the poshest waterfront hotel in town."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The staff is exceptionally helpful and can arrange anything from a massage to a helicopter ride." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This exquisite little boutique-hotel occupies one of the oldest buildings in the district right in the heart of the holiday capital's busy shopping area." Full review
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Among the perks are complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, air-conditioning, complimentary minibars, flat-screen TVs, DVD and CD players (the staff has a library of titles to choose from), robes, slippers, hair dryers and irons.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A boutique hotel done in steampunk chic in the heart of Queenstown." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Offering super-chic interiors and no-holds barred luxe, Queenstown's most historic haven – Eichardt's Private Hotel – has bagged the best spot on the lake for shoreside romance." Full review
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