West Coast Wilderness Railway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Queenstown Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Queenstown Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Spion Kop Lookout - 14 min walk - 1.2 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.
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 2-minute walk from West Coast Wilderness Railway and 3 minutes' walk from Queenstown Town Hall.
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 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
8/10 Very Good
Sep 18, 2024
Miles
Miles, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 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
Aug 15, 2024
Crystal
Crystal, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 23, 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
May 24, 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
May 23, 2024
alwyn
alwyn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 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
May 1, 2024
over priced for a very basic room
Ernest
Ernest, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
Excellent staff and clean and comfortable premises.
Colin
Colin, 1-night family trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2024
Taryn
Taryn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 27, 2024
A handy stopover for the Wilderness Railway and nice food for dinner.
Richard
Richard, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 21, 2024
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
Old world charm. Opposite railway station.
Clarke
Clarke, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 12, 2024
Hotel had a lot of historical character and was in a great downtown location. We rate the hotel in part because of historical character.
sharon
sharon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 30, 2024
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 20, 2024
Liked the building.
Didn't like having no curtain (hard to have that with no curtain rod) on window. Stayed two nights and complained both times to different staff to no avail.
Did like the breakfast. Lamb meal at $25 ran out so had to have an average (my medium rare steak turned out medium) steak meal at $44 which is expensive.
Brett
Brett, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 20, 2024
Brett
Brett, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 18, 2024
Quaint country hotel with a touch of nostalgia. Late check in was easy. My teenage daughter enjoyed seeing the original staircase and the display of old furniture, lounges, desk and typewriter etc. Enjoyed dinner and the complimentary continental breakfast in the dining room. The laminated placemat of the hotels history was a nice touch. Our room was adequate and the bathroom was recently renovated which was nice. Would have liked a pedestal fan as the room was a bit stuffy and the window rattled all night. Plus probably a little unsafe being on the second storey with no fly screen and as the door couldn’t be left open and the ceilings are high, the cool air outside didn’t have much affect. Did appreciate the large mugs for our tea/coffee and my daughter had her own space which was nice. Staff very accommodating and friendly. Conveniently next door to Queenstown train station for tourists which we also enjoyed the next day.
Jodie
Jodie, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 13, 2024
The Empire carries so much history. The Blackwood balustrade is amazing.
There is such a feeling of majesty about the place.
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Aukje
Aukje, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 13, 2024
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 12, 2024
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2023
Not just a pub, my stay here exceeded my expectations.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2023
We stayed there just for a night but felt like we should have stayed for 3. Nice hotel inside and out- and very friendly and accommodating staff. With a touch of history, and with a feel of elegance, this hotel is a true holiday palace. Superb.