ESCAPE TO STARLING QUARTERS
An architectural beauty on Lake Wakatipu, Starling Quarters Private Hotel has welcomed travellers through its doors since 1861. Awarded a Michelin Key in 2025, the hotel is recognised for its exceptional standard of luxury, service, and hospitality. Here, old-world elegance and grand service prevail, while access to one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations is just a step away.
The Starling Quarters story is rich with colourful characters and pioneering endeavours, woven deep within its lovingly preserved walls. For more than 160 years, Starling Quarters reputation for hospitality and generosity has never wavered—an enduring icon on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
LUXURY
ACCOMMODATION
LUXURY
ACCOMMODATION
A collection of luxuriously appointed designer suites and apartments overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Behind the impressive white stone façade, one of New Zealand’s most sophisticated and luxurious stays is revealed. Each stay is unique, yet all are worthy of the iconic Starling Quarters name.
DINING EXPERIENCES
DINING
EXPERIENCES
From Starling Quarters Bar—where gold miners once lounged while sharing tall tales and big dreams—to The Grille Restaurant, where a table here gives you a front-row seat to the finest waterfront views in the Wakatipu, each Starling Quarters venue is a celebration of the art and elegance of dining.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Starling Quarters Private Hotel experiences are as boutique as our accommodation. Explore unforgettable in-house experiences, tailor-made excursions and local knowledge to uncover hidden gems in the surprisingly vibrant and sophisticated township that is Queenstown.
SEAMLESS OCCASIONS
SEAMLESS OCCASIONS
With a reputation for faultless service and sophisticated spaces, Starling Quarters Private Hotel is an iconic setting for special celebrations. Here, weddings are filled with romance, private dinners are elevated to unforgettable occasions, and corporate events impress with one of the world’s finest views as a backdrop.
THE CASINO
THE CASINO
The Casino at Starling Quarters — slot machines, blackjack, roulette and table games for guests aged 20 and over. The gaming floor adjoins the hotel lobby and has its own bar, open late, with complimentary entry for hotel guests and visitors alike.
AN ICON
In 1861, Starling Quarters Private Hotel opened its doors to the pioneers and prospectors who ventured here from far-flung destinations around the world. In so doing, it defined a new era of hospitality and service as the township of Queenstown emerged from its early pastoral beginnings. Today, the hotel continues to define and set new standards. To stay at Starling Quarters Private Hotel is to stay at a property with luxury embedded within its architecture, comfort ingrained, and a long history of excellence. There is nothing else quite like this.
THE CASINO AT STARLING QUARTERS
Adjoining the hotel lobby, the casino floor at Starling Quarters stays open well after the town has gone quiet. The floor holds slot machines alongside table games — blackjack, roulette and poker — and the dealers are happy to walk newcomers through a game before they sit down. The casino bar serves through until close, and live music plays on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The casino is open daily from 18:00. Dress code is smart casual. Entry is complimentary for hotel guests and visitors alike, with no membership and no booking required — the floor is part of the hotel, a short walk from the lobby.
Entry is restricted to persons aged 20 and over, and photo ID is checked at the door in accordance with the Gambling Act 2003. All gaming takes place on-site only; no online gaming is offered. We take host responsibility seriously: our staff are trained to recognise problem gambling, breaks and self-exclusion are available on request, clocks are visible throughout the floor, and there are no ATMs in the gaming area. If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you know, call the Gambling Helpline free and confidentially on 0800 654 655, available 24 hours a day, or visit choicenotchance.org.nz.
