Queenstown Mews

The Resort & Its Setting

Queenstown Mews sits on Frankton Road, a short distance from central Queenstown and barely half a kilometre from Lake Wakatipu itself. It's an independent timeshare property — not part of a large international chain — but carries an RCI affiliation, which gives owners access to RCI's exchange network alongside their home resort week. Guest reviews put it at 4.5 out of 5 from 53 reviews, a solid showing for a smaller, independently run operation.

Queenstown and the Otago Region

Queenstown has built its reputation on a mix of adrenaline and scenery, and the location delivers both. Lake Wakatipu is right on the doorstep for boat trips and lakeside walks, while Queenstown Gardens (about 2km away) offers a quieter stroll among native plantings. For bigger days out, the Remarkables mountain range is around 20km from the resort, with skiing in winter and hiking trails the rest of the year, and the historic gold-rush town of Arrowtown — now known for boutique shops, galleries and autumn colour — is a similar distance away. Milford Sound, the UNESCO-listed fjord, is a longer trip at roughly 290km but remains one of the signature day excursions from Queenstown. Beyond the outdoors, the town itself has a good spread of restaurants, bars and shops, making it a solid base whether your week is built around adventure or simply taking in the view.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you're ready to move on from your Queenstown Mews week, BidMyTimeshare.com is set up as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get the week in front of buyers.

Because Queenstown Mews is an independent resort, resale here is handled through the resort's own owners' association or management rather than a large branded resale desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth asking the resort directly for the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee, since these figures aren't published and can change from year to year. It's also sensible to check whether the resort or association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and to confirm exactly what transfers with the week — usage rights and RCI exchange eligibility typically go with the unit, but points balances, banked weeks or prior-year credits generally don't carry over to a new owner. Ask how long the transfer paperwork usually takes to process so you can set buyer expectations up front.

For renters, the appeal of a Queenstown Mews week is straightforward: proximity to the lake, a base in one of New Zealand's most visited towns, and the option (for RCI members) to treat the week as a springboard into the wider exchange network rather than a one-off stay.

Practical Notes for Owners and Renters

Queenstown runs on two busy seasons — the summer months of December to February and the ski season from June to August — so weeks falling in these windows tend to be the most sought after by renters and exchangers alike. Keep in mind that New Zealand's seasons are reversed from the Northern Hemisphere, which can catch overseas renters off guard when planning around "summer" or "winter." A rental car is the easiest way to reach Arrowtown, the Remarkables or Milford Sound independently, and New Zealand drives on the left, so it's worth a moment's adjustment for visitors used to the opposite side of the road.