QT Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand · Star Hotel
QT Queenstown Dog Friendly Review
QT Queenstown holds a disappointing D Roch Rank, though it does offer a few welcome touches for dog owners. Dogs are welcome on the terrace and patio, and in the lounge provided he is leashed. There is a garden your dog can use for a walk on the leash, and the lake nearby gives you a proper green space for walks and a clear route to follow.
Dogs stay free of charge, with no additional charges applied to your stay. Only one room category, the QT Deluxe king, is set up to accommodate your dog, so your choice of room is limited from the outset. Beyond the terrace, lounge and garden, walks by the lake are the main outing on offer, and the hotel does not provide a dog bed, bowls, toys or poop bags, so you will need to bring the basics yourself.
The restrictions here are worth weighing carefully. Only the QT Deluxe king room accommodates dogs, a weight limit of 55 lbs applies, and only one dog per room is permitted. Dogs are not allowed in the bar or restaurant, there is no dedicated dog space or wash area, and the hotel does not offer dog walking, sitting, grooming or an emergency vet number. This stay suits an owner with a single small or medium dog who is happy to book into the one available room category and manage the basics themselves, using the lake and garden for exercise. Owners with a larger dog, or who want on-site services and dedicated dog facilities, should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 14/77. This hotel does not meet the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 28 October 2026.
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Is QT Queenstown dog friendly?
QT Queenstown welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank D rating. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Standard, so it sits below our top-rated dog friendly hotels; the review above explains what a stay is actually like with a dog.
Is there a pet fee at QT Queenstown?
No. QT Queenstown does not charge a pet fee. Your dog stays with you at no extra cost, which is still rarer than it should be across the hospitality industry.
How many dogs can stay per room at QT Queenstown?
Up to 1 dog is permitted per room at QT Queenstown. If you are travelling with more than one dog, speak to the hotel directly before you book so they can advise on the best way to accommodate you.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at QT Queenstown?
Yes. Dogs up to 55 lb are welcome at QT Queenstown. If your dog is heavier than that, it is worth speaking to the hotel before booking to see what can be arranged.
Where are dogs allowed in QT Queenstown?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at QT Queenstown, including the terrace, lounge and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
Is QT Queenstown pet-friendly?
QT Queenstown welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank D rating.
Are pets allowed at QT Queenstown?
Yes. QT Queenstown allows dogs to stay. Dogs up to 55 lb are accepted. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What is the pet policy at QT Queenstown?
The pet policy at QT Queenstown covers the essentials: dogs stay free with no pet fee, up to 1 dog per room, a weight limit of 55 lb and dogs welcome in the terrace, lounge and garden. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.