EVT Hotels and Resorts is set to convert its Rydges Lakeside Queenstown property into a QT hotel, integrating with the existing 69-room QT Queenstown.

Following a major refurbishment of the existing 152-room Rydges hotel in line with QT’s bold design, the combined QT Queentown will feature a total of 221 rooms, the majority of which will feature guest balconies overlooking the Lake Wakatipu waterfront.

QT Queenstown will also offer conferencing and event facilities, elevated food and beverage experiences, a state-of-the-art gym and pool, as well as facilities to cater for hikers, mountain bikers and ski/snowboarders.

“Queenstown continues to be one of the best performing hotel markets in Australasia, and our hotel property is in a prime location on the shores of Lake Wakatipu,” said EVT Director – Commercial, Mathew Duff.

“The refurbishment will significantly enhance the assets value and grow earnings for our shareholders. Guests will step into something truly special – QT’s signature design, breathtaking views and thoughtfully curated spaces.”

The current QT Queenstown will remain open throughout the upgrade with new rooms to launched in stages throughout 2026.

The project is slated for completion by mid-2027.