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Blanket Bay

5.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lodge Suite
Property grounds
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Glenorchy Road, Glenorchy, 9350
  • Lake Wakatipu
    6 min walk
  • Glenorchy Golf Club
    6 min drive
  • Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
    6 min drive
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    55 min drive

Room options

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Lodge Room

Lodge Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Lodge Suite | Living area

Lodge Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet Suite

Chalet Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet Stateroom | Living area

Chalet Stateroom

  • 130 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Glenorchy

Located in Glenorchy, Blanket Bay is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Lake Wakatipu and 6 minutes from Glenorchy Golf Club. .This beach lodge is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Glenorchy Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Wakatipu - 6 min walk
  • Glenorchy Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve - 6 min drive
  • Glenorchy Wharf - 7 min drive
  • Coronet Peak Ski Area - 69 min drive

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glenorchy Trading Post - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Glenorchy Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Queenies Dumplings Gy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gallery Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Glenorchy Fur Products - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Blanket Bay

Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
Blanket Bay offers 12 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 12 guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Premium TV channels and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a steam room. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Main Dining Room, a restaurant which specializes in Regional cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Main Dining Room - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, covered self-parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Main Dining Room

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heated floors
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: NZD 400
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: NZD 400 (from 10 to 18 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 500 per room (roundtrip)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system

We should mention

Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Blanket Bay Luxury
Blanket Bay Luxury Glenorchy
Blanket Bay Luxury Lodge
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Blanket Bay Lodge Glenorchy
Blanket Bay Lodge
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Blanket Bay Lodge
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Blanket Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent !
Best experience ever !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remarkable stay. Gorgeous property, attentive and thoughtful service. Exceptional food. Look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place we have stayed and the staff and management were second to none.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Travelled with partner
A beautiful secluded area of nz. Hospitality was first class and everyeffort To make our stay most enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property to stay at. Nothing could be faulted. The property itself plus the service was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exemplary Stay
The lodge is spectacular, and warm, inviting and comfortable. All the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful, and the service unassuming and attentive. Staff will help with suggestions, and arranging any trips and activities you may want to do. Alternatively it is the perfect location to do very little. The food was delicious and dinner an experience itself. We were in a lodge room which was so inviting and comfortable - especially the bed, with beautiful views over the lake. The setting is idyllic, calm and peaceful. At night when the sky is clear you can see a million stars. I had read the dinners were something special and they certainly were. You start with pre-dinner drinks and canapes and are shown the 5 course degustation menu for the night, with options to choose from for the main and dessert. Everything is beautifully presented and was delicious. I couldn't fault a thing and we hope it won't be long before we can visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Spoil yourself
it doesn't get any better than this. A truly amazing place with great food and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blanket Bay lodge is absolutely amazing, the staff are very friendly and nothing is a bother for them , the service is outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and facilities are superb
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

TONI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PERFECT HOLIDAY TREAT
Blanket Bay is an absolute treat - we stayed for one night while on our trip to Queenstown - and it was just perfect. The staff are so attentive and nothing is too much bother - the rooms are divine and the bathroom gorgeous. So - this is an easy 10 out of 10!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was stunning. The facilities were clean and the staff was all wonderful! The whole experience was great and we will definitely go back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were awesome and the whole experience was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience perfect for a one night get away from life’s hustle and bustle
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane, San Francisco, USA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very special place - I wish we'd stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a way to spend our last night in New Zealand
This is a very special place. We were treated individually and made to feel important from the moment we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble including having our boots cleaned and meeting our dietary requirements at dinner. The building, bedroom and views were all stunning. The ambience feels very exclusive and there was a mass of facilities. We almost felt we were part of a dinner party rather than paying guests. The food was delicious and creative and it was lovely sitting outside. So if money is no object, or you want a real treat, then this is the place to stay in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remarkable retreat
Most comfortable room so far in our 6-week tour of Australia & New Zealand. Stayed in Wakatipu chalet suite, a short walk from the main lodge. Beautiful heated pool. Dinner particularly good with meats (less so with fish, which is not local, alas). Cool games room downstairs for when the weather tips with rain. A really remarkable place, and actually good value for money when you consider all the amenities and the dinner effort (dinner doesn't include wine, though)!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ruth, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quietly elegant, gracious lodge in a beutiful location offering attentive service and outstanding food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ji, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beautiful scenery, warm service, friendly staff, delicious food and surprised facilities. Overall, everything is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dinner was very average with limited choices. Breakfast was below average
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding staff. Excellent food. Gorgeous scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blanket Bay Bliss
Outstanding property and staff. Everything perfectly in its place but we never saw staff performing the work. Excellent rating!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018