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Blanket Bay

5.0 star property
Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lodge Suite
Boating
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Interior
Blanket Bay sits by a peaceful lake where guests ride horses and cool off in the outdoor pool. The Main Dining Room serves regional cuisine, and the spa offers relaxation after active days. Enjoy a game room, free in-room WiFi, and a beautiful setting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$2,260
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Lodge Room

Lodge Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Lodge Suite | Living area

Lodge Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet Suite

Chalet Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet Stateroom | Living area

Chalet Stateroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 130 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Glenorchy, Blanket Bay is in the mountains and on a lake. Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market and Steamer Wharf are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Lake Wakatipu. Skyline Luge and Kiwi and Birdlife Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
Glenorchy Road, Glenorchy, 9350

What's nearby

  • Lake Wakatipu - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Glenorchy Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Glenorchy Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 40 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sugar Loaf Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Glen’s Taphouse & Tapas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Glenorchy Trading Post - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Glenorchy Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Queenies Dumplings GY - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Blanket Bay

Luxury lodge by the lake
Consider a stay at Blanket Bay and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy horse riding at this lodge. Indulge in a facial, reflexology and a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Main Dining Room, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, free bike hire and a front desk safe
  • A billiards/pool table, a lift and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Blanket Bay feature comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, heated floors and fridges

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Main Dining Room

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

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

More

  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Cots (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 (return)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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 smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Blanket Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Blanket Bay?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blanket Bay on 20 Sept 2025 start from NZ$2,260.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Blanket Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blanket Bay?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blanket Bay?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blanket Bay?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Blanket Bay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of NZD 500 per room applies.

Where is Blanket Bay located?

Situated on a lake, this luxury lodge is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Wakatipu and within 3 miles (5 km) of Glenorchy Golf Club and Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve. Glenorchy Wharf is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Blanket Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 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

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place in an epic location - hard to give anything but praise for the staff, food, grounds, architecture… felt so welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

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

Fiona

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

Rachel

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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was absolutely perfect. Worth every penny.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent !

Best experience ever !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

Lovely two nights spent at blanket bay.we didnt have the best luck with the weather but maby next time as we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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