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Matakauri LodgevsHeritage Queenstown
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, Heritage Queenstown scores slightly higher than Matakauri Lodge. Heritage Queenstown has a TripExpert Score of 83 with positive reviews from 5 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Oyster.
Matakauri Lodge
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Gayot
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Glenorchy Road, PO Box 888, Queenstown 9197, New Zealand
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "After an extensive makeover, Matakauri, positioned along milky-blue Lake Wakatipu, less than six miles from the center of Queenstown, has commanding views of the Big Three."
Condé Nast Traveler "Warmly designed in burnt orange and russet colors against white walls and stone elements, the two simple-yet-cozy suites and eight outlying cottages have a beachy feel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Matakauri Lodge & Spa is just an eight-minute drive from the action, but feels a world away, set among cabbage trees and Douglas firs." Full review
Star Service "It is now one of the premier luxury inns in the region, and its affiliation with Relais and Chateaux is an indicator of the quality in the bedrooms and the kitchen." Full review
Gayot "Three's a charm with the opening of Matakauri Lodge, sister property of Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers."
Mr & Mrs Smith "In the shade of towering mountains and on the cusp of glittering Lake Wakatipu, Matakauri Lodge hotel boasts 11 luxurious rooms and close proximity to Queensland, the adventure capital of New Zealand." Full review
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Hideaway Report95.0
"Stylish hideaway resort on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, just eleven minutes from Queenstown." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A six-star luxury lodge overlooking snowy peaks and one of New Zealand’s most beautiful alpine lakes." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The intimate lakeside retreat has only 13 spacious accommodations and it boasts stunning views of the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu. Cocktail hour is a social affair"
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Heritage Queenstown
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness Star Service
Frommer's
Oyster The Telegraph Frommer's
91 Fernhill Rd, P O Box 648, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "On Fernhill, just a few minutes from the town center, the Heritage is quieter than other local hotels and has great views of the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Award-winning, sophisticated European-style resort hotel... situated above Lake Wakatipu with views of the Remarkables."
Star Service "Perched above Lake Wakatipu, partly surrounded by beech and pine forest, this subdued resort is a favorite with upper-middle-grade groups and individuals who want regional flavor close to the action." Full review
Frommer's "Accomplishes the neat trick of feeling intimate, despite the fact that it's a huge hotel. A lot of that has to do with the friendliness of the staff." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Heritage Queenstown Hotel is an upscale property in a rural setting with postcard views of Lake Wakatipu and Ben Lomond mountains, which are popular for skiing." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The Heritage Queenstown overlooks Lake Wakatipu and the aptly-named Remarkables mountain range, located on a hill just a 10-minute walk from the centre of town." Full review
Frommer's "The area the hotel is in is also blissfully quiet...as for the rooms, they're spacious, stylish and spotlessly clean. " Full review
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Families and other large gropus should ask about the large villas across the road from the main hotel (but still part of the complex).
