About this property
Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Wakatipu, Blanket Bay offers guests a relaxing hot tub and rooms with lovely lake views. Breakfast, dinner and Wi-Fi are included. Start your day with a delicious breakfast including bacon, eggs, muesli, cereals and freshly-made muffins. Changing daily, the tempting dinner menu can include roasted beef fillet and Thai carrot and coconut soup. Pre-dinner drinks are also included and range from fine New Zealand wines and spirits. Free bikes and kayaks are available for those seeking an adventure. In the evening, you can enjoy a game of billiards with friends or relax beside the warming fireplace. The front desk can arrange mountain bike tours, jet boating and Milford Sound tours. Blanket Bay Glenorchy is 3 minutes’ drive from the town center. Queenstown is 35 minutes’ drive away and Wanaka is 90 minutes’ drive. All air-conditioned accommodations features an iPod dock, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Each has a private bathroom with a double vanity, a bathtub, slippers, and fluffy bathrobes. The suites boast a cozy fireplace.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fiona
Australia“Everything, facilities, comfort, staff, food and location…exceptional” - Sykes Australia“The experience and the level of excellence of staff and service”
Terri-leigh
New Zealand“Beautiful surroundings, attentive staff, outstanding view of the mountains and lake Wakatipu. It’s a short 3 minute drive to Glenorchy town. You could walk but it is along a highway. If you get a chance, drive the extra 30 minutes to paradise and...”- Peter New Zealand“Everything! Scenery majestic. Staff professional, friendly and obliging. The structure and design of the building with locally sourced schist and wood. Interior decor, with art, bronze sculptures, and furnishings impressive. Attention to detail...”
- Jeremy Australia“Everything was perfect! The location and staff were unbelievable”
- Julia Australia“Everything - it was truly faultless! the staff were incredibly professional, nothing was too much and they ensured our stay was perfect. thank you!”
- Mary-anne New Zealand“The whole team were polished, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We were looked after beautifully in ever regard.”
- Jane
United Kingdom“Probably one of the most special places in New Zealand” - Crystal
Singapore“Wonderful team of staff who understands hospitality at its heart, and the best kitchen team I’ve ever encountered in a property. Kudos to Chef Callum for feeding us on both nights, you have spoiled us indeed! Big thank you to Deb and Raphael, for...” - Isabelle
Switzerland“Wunderbare Lage direkt am See mit wunderschönem Blick und grossem, schönen Anwesen. Schönes und sehr sauberes Zimmer. Sehr nettes Personal. Gutes Essen. Sehr schöner Außenpool.”
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Child policies
Children over 10 are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
A 2.5% surcharge will be applied to all credit card transactions at Blanket Bay. If you prefer to prepay your accommodations costs by bank transfer please do let us know and we will provide you with these details.
Please inform Blanket Bay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
