West Coast Wilderness Railway - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Miners Siding - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Queenstown Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Spion Kop Lookout - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Nelson Falls - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
Getting around
Hall's Creek Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Tracks Cafe - 1 min walk
Queenstown Club - 1 min walk
JJ'S Coffee Lounge - 1 min walk
Maloneys Restaurant - 5 min walk
Green Gate Catering - 1 min walk
About this property
Empire Hotel Queenstown
Enjoy your visit to Queenstown with a stay at Empire Hotel Queenstown. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Hotel Bar]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Mountain biking
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Bike repair services
Bike storage
Facilities
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Bicycle parking
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Empire Hotel Queenstown
Empire Queenstown
The Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel Queenstown Inn
Empire Hotel Queenstown Queenstown
Empire Hotel Queenstown Inn Queenstown
Frequently asked questions
Does Empire Hotel Queenstown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Empire Hotel Queenstown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Empire Hotel Queenstown?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Empire Hotel Queenstown?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Empire Hotel Queenstown?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Empire Hotel Queenstown and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking and hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near Empire Hotel Queenstown?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Empire Hotel Queenstown like?
Empire Hotel Queenstown is a short 1-minute walk from West Coast Wilderness Railway and 3 minutes' walk from Queenstown Town Hall.
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Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
Good stopover, centrally located in town.
Beautiful old building. Room served its purpose for an over night stay with a shared bathroom..The hotel was centrally located in the town.
We ate a lovely meal in in the restaurant in the evening and it was reasonably priced.
Staff were very attentive.
We had a continental breakfast in with the price.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 Feb 2025
Room was tiny but clean. Bed was comfortable. Shared bathrooms were reasonably new and clean. Dinner was nice and bonus free continental breakfast.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
Great place for your Queenstown escape!
Genuine friendly service in a traditional hotel. Great bike storage, fresh bathrooms and a welcome breakfast. Thanks for making our Queenstown holiday special.
Russell
Russell, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Dec 2024
The room had an internal window and was rather small. Two single beds were what we asked for. The room wes very dated, but the hotel
Is very old and alot of the original features are still there. They had put a new bathroom in. We ate in the dining room and had a very tasty meal.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
Carole
Carole, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
29 Nov 2024
It's a pub. The floors squeaked all night and the facilities in the room were rather limited.
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Nov 2024
The best old hotel we have stayed in. Grand old hotel in mint condition. We could only stay one night due to our time table but would have liked a
longer stay. Highly recommend.
Max
Max, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2024
Great old hotel meals were good probably the condition is a bit tired but nice to stay
MR MARTIN
MR MARTIN, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Nov 2024
A great old pub and we had a ghostly experience which we loved. The hotel is in a great place and is full of character.
Chris
Chris, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Nov 2024
Loved the ambience of a bygone era.
Staff were welcoming and helpful.
Wednesday meal deal was Wow!
Bed was comfortable.
Sally
Sally, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
The staff at the Hotel were thoroughly entertaining and I inclusive of anyone who walked in be they a local regular or tourist. They were all just amazing
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2024
The history and decor.
Reuben
Reuben, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Some reviews made me apprehensive. Our stay was great. Room spotless and quiet, en suite more than adequate, water pressure fabulous!!! Dinner menu more than adequate - apparently new cook/chef? Continental breakfast fine. All staff delightful. Would definitely stay again. Excellent value for the very reasonable tariff.
Marye Jane
Marye Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Sep 2024
Miles
Miles, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Sep 2024
Miles
Miles, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sep 2024
Beautiful old building, a definite stopover if you are going through Queenstown.
Great feed at the hotel restaurant too.
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Crystal
Crystal, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Jun 2024
One cannot control the other guests who chose to talk in the corridor outside my bedroom. my self contained room was next door to the 4 shared bathrooms. So next time , I will ask for a room away from the shared bathrooms. The self serve continental breakfast was plentiful.
ROBYN
ROBYN, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2024
Beautiful historic building. My room had a newly renovated bathroom and was very clean. Free continental breakfast was a nice touch.
Tiana-Lee
Tiana-Lee, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 May 2024
alwyn
alwyn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2024
Empire well done.
Very well appointed. Management excellent and dinner was best we have had to date in Tasmania. As teak to die for and lamb cutlets, the BEST. History of this hotel quite amazing. Very well done to all.
SRE
SRE, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
1 May 2024
over priced for a very basic room
Ernest
Ernest, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
Excellent staff and clean and comfortable premises.