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Review of Hulbert House
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 30 Apr 2023
Hulbert House was a great base for our time in Queenstown. The location is so convenient--walkable to everything, but know that it's up a STEEP hill. (Just take your patience and wear comfy shoes. Also, know that as of April 2023 there's a lot of construction in downtown QT; GPS doesn't necessarily know about all the closures, so consider calling the front desk to get the latest info on detours.)

Wonderful breakfast, amazing happy hours, outstanding service from all the staff--it all added up to a comfortable, memorable stay in a great city.

NOTE: if you're driving, know that the parking area is tight. Totally do-able, but tight.
Date of stay: April 2023
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 28 March 2023 via mobile

We had a great 4 day stay here. The setting is idyllic, nestled on a hill overlooking the town and harbor. The walk to town is only 5 minutes ( it does require walking up down and then back up a small bit steep hill) making it the perfect location. The staff is very friendly and very accommodating. This boutique hotel is in a Victorian house from the late eighteenth hundreds and is well appointed. The rooms are large and comfortably furnished. The breakfasts were very good and there was wine and canapés every evening.
The perfect place to stay!

Date of stay: March 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 22 February 2023

Honestly we can't rate Hulbert House highly enough. From the minute we walked in the door, every member of staff was exceptional and every attention to detail was fully thought through. The managers Jay and Jade, have such a great work ethic and an open and welcoming approach that we felt we were their number 1 priority throughout their whole stay. The bedroom was incredible, overlooking the beautiful lake in Queenstown and the inclusive wine and canapes were extremely well received. With only 6 suites, you really do receive such personal attention. It is possibly the best hotel we have ever stayed in and, as seasoned travellers, that is high praise indeed. We will most certainly be back. Thank you. Mick and Caroline Cronin

Date of stay: February 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 18 February 2023

My wife was at a conference in Queenstown, and I went along as the hanger-on. From Nelson, it's not that far. She didn't want to stay at the conference hotel, and decided that Hulbert House looked nice.

She was right, nice it was. Very very nice. I've stayed in hundreds of hotels. I used to travel the world, five months a year, for work. I can honestly say that I now have a new favourite hotel. And it's Hulbert House. From the welcome to the farewell, it couldn't have been better. Jay, Jade and Martina could not have done any more to make us welcome. And we had the place to ourselves. There were no other guests during our stay. That's pretty special. When you're handed a menu at breakfast and told "it's just a guideline", and to "let us know if there's anything you want special tomorrow", you know you're in somewhere that is just good. New Zealand has good coffee. Hulbert House has great coffee. That breakfast just sets you up. Out all day and you come back to a warm house, scratch-made canapes and superb wines, all complimentary, you're on a winner. The house is imeccably decorated, the rooms unique, and plush doesn't do it justice. Someone knew what they were doing when they designed this place. It's special.

Queenstown itself is a great place, my new favourite hotel in the world made it even better. Thank you. Even though we now live on the other side of the world, I hope we will be back.

Date of stay: August 2022
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 10 February 2023

I don't think I can add much to the glowing reviews for Hulbert House. The host, Jay and Jade, were so accommodating, the local was great (with the exception of the challenging hill!) and the rooms were comfy with a fabulous lake view. We felt so welcomed and comfortable there and would easily return if it were not so very far away!

Date of stay: February 2023
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Reviewed 17 January 2023 via mobile

The Hulbert House in Queensland, New Zealand exceeded all of my expectations. Our hosts, Jay and Jade, were so warm and welcoming, it felt as if we were staying with family. Their hospitality skills are truly unmatched, and I highly recommend that they train hospitality employees in the US. The accommodation itself was decorated in an opulent 19th century Victorian style, each room was equipped with all the amenities one would expect from a high-end hotel, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. The location is also great, with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and easy access to the wharf and downtown areas, as well as local attractions. Overall, I couldn't recommend The Hulbert House more highly, it was truly an unforgettable experience. We want all of our friends to be able to share this wonderful experience.

Room tip: Bring your car, but leave. It at their car park - explore the area on foot. And go to Milford Sound via Heli your budget can afford it.
Date of stay: January 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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