Southern Laughter BackpackersvsThe Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Dairy Private Hotel scores significantly higher than Sir Cedrics Southern Laughter Backpackers. The Dairy Private Hotel ranks #1 in Queenstown with accolades from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and oyster.com.
Southern Laughter Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
4 Isle Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
From $14/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Baggage storage
- Fireplace
"Split over three buildings with a surprisingly large variety of rooms and a free spa, this hostel makes up for not being flash by being friendly."
"The friendly staff, free vegie soup and spa pool should at least put a smile on your face." Full review
The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
Concierge
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Frommer's
Tablet
Michelin Guide
Isle and Brecon St, Queenstown 9197, New Zealand
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"Something between an après-ski lodge and a boutique hotel, this cozy spot is a short, sharp drive uphill from central Queenstown."
"The rooms (some with bathtubs) are well appointed and tastefully decorated in modern styles. Breakfast and afternoon tea are served in the original dairy."
Top Choice
"Once a corner store, the Dairy is now a luxury B&B with 13 rooms packed with classy touches like designer bed linen, silk cushions and luxurious mohair rugs." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"The Dairy Private Hotel is a charming upper-middle-range boutique property with a modern farmhouse vibe and scenic views, located within a five-minute walk of downtown Queenstown." Full review
"Bedrooms have every swank amenity you could imagine from Molton Brown toiletries, to fluffy loaner robes to top-quality mattresses. The "premier" rooms have jaw dropping views of the Remarkables." Full review
"Queenstown, New Zealand’s small size, its mountainous lakeside setting, and its focus on outdoor adventure inspire many hoteliers to pursue a rustic Alpine-lodge aesthetic. But that’s not..." Full review
Bib Gourmand
"Queenstown, New Zealand’s small size, its mountainous lakeside setting, and its focus on outdoor adventure inspire many hoteliers to pursue a rustic Alpine-lodge aesthetic. But that’s not..." Full review