Hulbert House

Hulbert House 150 years of welcoming guests, Queenstown comfort, charm and your home away from home.

Hulbert House is a beautifully restored Victorian villa dating back to 1888. Steeped in authentic history, we bring you a distinctive combination of historic elegance and contemporary service. Hulbert House offers a luxury, boutique accommodation experience suitable for all discerning international and domestic travelers. Situated one block from Queenstown’s vibrant central city, Hulbert House is imbued with a sense of serenity. Our six uniquely designed suites all offer stunning views overlooking Lake Wakatipu or the Skyline Hill.

Deliberately over the top is one way to describe the decor. Designer Neil McLachlan calls it "exuberant high Victorian, ...
08/09/2026

Deliberately over the top is one way to describe the decor. Designer Neil McLachlan calls it "exuberant high Victorian, with a contemporary twist".

The owner wanted it to be a work of art you can sleep in.

There's hundreds of tiny design details waiting to be discovered. These are just a few.

06/09/2026

Two new outdoor hot tubs with stunning views are ready to warm you up.

Slip into your robe and we'll pour you a drink. The evening will take care of itself.

04/09/2026

With long days and soft snow, spring is the best skiing of the year.

We make everything easy. SNOPRO will come to you and fit your rental gear at the house. We'll help you sort transport and when you get in, ski gear goes to the drying room while you slink off to the hot tub to soak your muscles with a glass of bubbles.

The mountains are open until early October, so book now to secure your spring getaway on the slopes.

Queenstown NZ Snopro Queenstown Coronet Peak The Remarks Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ Treble Cone Ski Area

Video and images: Destination Queenstown queenstownnz.co.nz

Catching a sunrise flight? Breakfast goes with you.Tell us the night before and there's a takeaway breakfast by the door...
02/09/2026

Catching a sunrise flight? Breakfast goes with you.

Tell us the night before and there's a takeaway breakfast by the door when you leave. Early starts are part of travelling, we'd rather you didn't do them hungry.

No points, no tiers, no card for your wallet. We remember how you take your coffee, which walk you did last time, that y...
02/09/2026

No points, no tiers, no card for your wallet. We remember how you take your coffee, which walk you did last time, that you came for an anniversary. A hosting philosophy built around knowing people doesn't need a rewards scheme bolted on top.

If you've stayed here, you already know the difference.

If you haven't, we can't wait to meet you.

30/08/2026

In Victorian times, a pineapple was a symbol of wealth – and Hulbert House is full of them.

The house was built in 1887 by the region's gold receiver as a visible demonstration of his wealth. In fact, wealth proved to be an irresistible draw for Horatio Nelson Firth – and he ended up in jail for embezzlement. When the building was refurbished to take on a new life as a boutique hotel, designer Neil McLachlan drew on this iconic Victorian symbol as a subtle reminder of the aspirations that pulled many ambitious fortune seekers to the region.

Hulbert House doesn't apologise for its history, and it doesn't apologise for being a bit over the top.

The man who built this house ran the region's gold. Then he stole it.Horatio Nelson Firth built the villa in 1887 as the...
26/08/2026

The man who built this house ran the region's gold. Then he stole it.

Horatio Nelson Firth built the villa in 1887 as the district's gold receiver, and was jailed for embezzlement in 1901. The Firth suite is named after him.

This house has had many lives. When you stay, you become part of the story.

24/08/2026

"Interior design is about layers. I always start with the floor."

That's Neil McLachlan, who designed the interiors for Hulbert House. The floor he started with carries a custom-designed Chinese willow pattern and it runs right through the building.

"The design is a reference to the Chinese gold miners," Neil says. "Because they were the ones bringing in the money."

Most guests walk straight over it, but it's holding part of the story. We like to think of Hulbert House as a work of art you can sleep in, with a story going back to 1887.

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22/08/2026

Everything in the glass comes from within 50km.

The wine, the beer, the cocktails. We pour what's worth pouring, and it all comes from here. We serve drinks and canapés every evening by the fire in the Palm Lounge.

All you have to do is show up.

In theory, the pattern against stripe shouldn't work. But interior designer Neil McLachlan refuses to apologise for bein...
20/08/2026

In theory, the pattern against stripe shouldn't work. But interior designer Neil McLachlan refuses to apologise for being "a bit over the top".

He describes Hulbert House's look as "exuberant high Victorian, with a contemporary twist."

Call it a swing back from minimalism if you like – we call it stunning.

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68 Ballarat Street
Queenstown
9300

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+6434428767

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