Matakauri Lodge

Seven minutes from Queenstown and spectacularly situated on Lake Wakatipu, Matakauri Lodge is the perfect alpine lakeside retreat - offering luxury accommodation in just eleven suites, each with private terraces looking out to dramatic lakeside and mountain vistas.

The exclusive Lodge is nestled in one of the world’s most serenely beautiful landscape settings, yet just a few minutes by car from all the attractions of Queenstown and the leisure activities New Zealand’s South Island is renowned for. A range of outdoor pursuits from snow skiing or heli-skiing in winter to fishing and water sports in summer, plus year round hiking and adrenalin sports are on the doorstep, and there are several excellent golf courses to play within easy reach

Food and wine are a highlight of a stay at Matakauri Lodge, as group executive chef Dale Gartland personally tailors menus to guests’ tastes. Guest can choose from a range of dining spots from the main lodge dining room to the cozy upstairs library, or in summer, the Remarkables Terrace with outdoor fireplace and unencumbered views of the lake and the Remarkables and Cecil Peaks mountain ranges.

Matkauri Lodge also offers a fabulous Day Spa, a state of the art fitness center, sauna and an outdoor infinity pool, again all with ultra- spectacular views.

Seven minutes from Queenstown and spectacularly situated overlooking Lake Wakatipu.

Room Information

The Lodge offers accommodation in eleven luxurious guest suites, with eight outlying cottages and three suites located in the main lodge. The suites are nestled in a native forest overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the mountain panorama. Every suite offers its own private porch, bedroom with sitting area and open fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom with twin vanities and oversized bath tub.

The suites are nestled in a native forest overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the mountain panorama. Every suite also features high speed wireless Internet, fully-stocked mini-bar*, room-controlled air conditioning, flat screen LCD TV, DVD player, CD player with iPod connection and security safe.

The main lodge consists of spacious lounge, dining and living areas, all with views of Lake Wakatipu. The lodge also offers a range of indoor and outdoor dining options for our guests, including superb private dining options. An elegant meeting space with a business center offering abundant natural light and views of the mountain ranges beyond.

Things To Do

Spa: Located on the edge of a pine forest, with uninterrupted views to Lake Wakatipu and towering Cecil Peak, the spa offers a private experience in an unrivaled natural environment. Matakauri Spa offers a range of holistic treatments including massages, facials, hand and foot treatments as well as body care.

Gym: The Gym consists of a complete spectrum of exercise equipment and free weights. Yoga, Pilates and Personal Training are available by appointment. The luxurious outdoor heated infinity pool is situated at the Spa/Gym complex.

Additional activities in the region include, fly fishing, skiing, hiking.

Details

Location:

Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand

Price:

$$$$

Hotel Includes:

Fitness Center

Internet Access

Mini Bar

On-Site Activities

Safe

Spa

Swimming Facilities

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Price Guide

$ = Up to $299

$$ = $300 to $599

$$$ = $600 to $999

$$$$ = $1000 to $2499

$$$$$ = $2500+

Starting price per room, per night, in USD and based on double occupancy.