The Ultimate Winter Escape.

Discover the new pace of Queenstown. Your home away from home: a beautifully restored 1888 Victorian villa offering luxury and relaxation, with included evening canapés and drinks, all day baked treats, breathtaking alpine views and calm, intimate surroundings. Just a short walk to town, yet peacefully tucked away above it all.

Luxury & Location

Bedside table light and clock amenities in the McFarlane Room at Hulbert House

Stay as if in a private home. Hulbert House is intentionally small, with just eight rooms, allowing our team to host each guest personally. Spend the day exploring Queenstown, skiing the nearby mountains or walking along the lake, then return to the warmth of the house for tea by the fire, a glass of wine at dusk and relaxed conversation as evening settles over the hills.

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Life at Hulbert House moves at a gentler rhythm. Let mornings begin with coffee and croissants delivered to your room, followed by one of the best breakfasts in Queenstown. Spend the day exploring the mountains, browsing the shops, visiting nearby vineyards or enjoying the lakefront.

Throughout the day the house offers quiet corners to read, talk or simply take in the alpine views. As evening arrives, guests gather for wine and canapés before heading into town for dinner, or settling back into the calm of the house as the lights of Queenstown glow below.

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Firth Room

A masterpiece of Victorian grandeur, this extraordinary space is a testament timeless elegance. Bathed in natural light, the room excudes a sense of spacious luxury, inviing you to unwind and immerse yourself in a world of refined comfort.

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Premium Rooms

Retreat to a world of one of our five premium category rooms. A sanctuary of refined comfort awaits within this haven of historic charm. Immerse yourself in the gentle embrace of opulence as soft, natural light dances upon exquisite furnishing and tasteful décor.

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O’Sullivan Studio

Inviting direct access to the garden, all the opulence and amenities of the Premium Rooms and enhanced by the addition of a well-appointed kitchenette. Offering a touch more independence, our Queen Studio is for those seeking a cosy yet sophisticated experience.

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Exclusive Home

Perfect for intimate gatherings or special occassions in the luxurious embrace of Hulbert House. From the crackling fire in the cosy living room to the serenity of the garden, every space is designed for cherished moments and joy, creating unforgettable experiences for you and your guests.

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Relax and Unwind

What makes Hulbert House special is the feeling of staying in a home rather than a hotel. With only eight rooms, the house remains quiet, personal and attentive. Our team hosts each guest with care, helping shape days in Queenstown and ensuring the house always feels welcoming.

Just a short walk from the centre of Queenstown, Hulbert House offers the rare balance of proximity and calm. Guests can easily reach the town’s restaurants, lakefront and shops, then return to the quiet of the hillside, where the house looks out over the lake and the lights of Queenstown below.

Hulbert House warmly welcomes solo travellers, couples and groups alike, offering privacy, comfort and tranquillity in one of Queenstown’s most distinctive historic homes.

Experience

April Artist Focus with Bench Project

We host British designer Brando Posocco of NEBBIA in April who is visiting for the launch of NEBBIA’s 1,000 Year Bench being installed in Jardine Park. Be one of the first to see the work by staying with us in April!

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May Autumn Colours & Photography

Celebrate Queenstown in its most colourful season. With every three night stay booked at Hulbert House, enjoy an included professional photoshoot among the autumn colours, followed by fireside evenings with wine, canapés and views over Lake Wakatipu.

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June Matariki Celebration

Celebrate the Māori New Year in Queenstown. Throughout June, enjoy stargazing and fireside conversation reflecting on Matariki. Enjoy wine and canapés while learning about the stars that mark the beginning of the new year.

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July Ski & Après Weekend

Celebrate winter in Queenstown. With every two nights booked at Hulbert House, enjoy one complimentary shuttle transfer to your mountain of choice. Spend the day skiing Coronet Peak or The Remarkables, then return for relaxed après ski with wine & canapés.

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August – Winter Pride!

Celebrate Winter Pride in Queenstown. With every two nights booked at Hulbert House, enjoy one complimentary shuttle transfer to your mountain of choice and a Pride gift waiting in your room. And more, but we can’t put it on the website.

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Reviews

We were treated like royalty by all the staff, enjoyed happy hour on the outside patio with courtesy wine and snacks, and had a beautifully decorated, spacious room. We enjoyed watching the parasailers from the front porch! This was the favorite place we stayed in all of New Zealand! Highly recommended.

– Christine C, Feb 2026 –

Bijou boutique hotel – a throwback in design to colonial times but nothing was old fashioned about the way we were looked after by the team.
When we arrived in Queenstown early we were met with a glass of bubbles while our heavy suitcases were taken to our room upstairs. They explained about how the hotel worked and how we could help ourselves to any cookies, cakes and drinks being made for guests in the open kitchen alongside the lounge parlour and so we not surprised by the welcome letter and gift greeting us in our room with a view over Queenstown to die for! The breakfast , the rooms, the overall facilities and the service from all the amazing team was superb and I highly recommend this small hotel to anyone who feels they deserve to be spoilt when visiting Queenstown!

– Mike Ogilvie, Dec 2025 –

What a grand return to Hulbert House! Hospitality from everyone, and Marie’s celebration cake for Kathryn’s 75th birthday!! The Suites were super sweet and the Firth Suite, Grand Room, was out-of-the-universe!! Time until our next journey from the mid Pacific to the South Pacific cannot come too soon!! With great Aloha,

– Kathy & Al, October 2025 –

Exceptional service, highlight of New Zealand trip

We were lucky enough to spend three nights at Hulbert House for our 10th wedding anniversary, and it was the highlight of our whole NZ trip. The photos of this place don’t do it justice – it is so beautifully decorated, with every little touch thoughtfully designed. We stayed in the Firth suite – so spacious and with such a lovely view. The huge bathroom was a dream! But the thing that makes this place exceptional is the staff – they really treat you as if welcoming you to their home. Drinks, canapés, the most amazing breakfasts… and they made a real effort to help us celebrate our anniversary. I am almost hesitant to submit this review as I don’t want more of the world to know about this absolute treasure in Queenstown. We cannot wait to return to Hulbert House many times

– Emmacaus, Sept 2025 –

“We were awestruck with our stay here at Hulbert House. From the moment we pulled through the front gate, Chris made us feel right at home. Thank you for making our stay in Queenstown for our honeymoon so exceptionally special and unforgettable! The Hubert House has a special place in our hearts. We will be back!

– Chelsea & Marek April 2025 –

We are so happy got to return to Hulbert House 35 years later for our “2nd honeymoon! What a fabulous stay we had – way better than in 1989. Thank you so much for the thoughtful service, luxurious room and fantastic food

–Anita & Scott, Jan 2025–

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