Blanket Bay

On the lakeshore at Glenorchy, about 45 minutes from Queenstown in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Steps from Lake Wakatipu and a short drive to Glenorchy Golf Club and the Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve. Routeburn Track and the World Heritage Te Wahipounamu are within reach, with Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) roughly 52 km away.

A heroic stone-and-timber lodge with lofty beamed ceilings, rock fireplaces and vast picture windows. The property offers about a dozen rooms with private balconies, heated floors, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking and in-room safes. Public spaces include a Great Room, Den, Game Room, gym, library and indoor/outdoor dining venues—rustic luxury with modern comforts.

Relax at a full-service spa with massages, facials and body treatments, or soak in the outdoor lap pool, hot tub and steam room. Fitness center, arcade/game room, picnic area and massage/steam facilities round out wellness options. Outdoor adventures are on the menu too—bush walks, fly-fishing, jet boating, horse riding and scenic heli-flights. Wake up to lake-view balconies and crisp alpine air.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet and a business center keep work on point. Limo/town car service is available, plus a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge (24-hour) and free valet parking.

Main Dining Room showcases regional New Zealand cuisine, with a bar/lounge for after-dinner drinks. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30–10:00 AM, and limited room service is available.