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Matakauri LodgevsThe Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments and Lakeside Residences
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences scores significantly higher than Matakauri Lodge. The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences comes in at 89 with endorsements from 5 reviewers such as Star Service, Frommer's and Fodor's.
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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The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments and Lakeside Residences Star Service
Fodor's
Oyster The Telegraph
Frommer's
377 Frankton Rd, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "This lakefront hideaway is the pride of New Zealand providing a boutique ambience coupled with amazing views and service." Full review
Fodor's "With two types of hotel room and three apartment sizes to choose from, it's suitable for solos and larger groups." Full review
OysterLuxury
"There are 60 hotel rooms and 90 apartments at this upscale lakefront property on the shores of Lake Wakatipu." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Rees puts luxe on the lake in Queenstown, making it an unsurprising choice for celebrities and high-end travellers." Full review
Frommer's "The 1-to 4-bedroom apartments here offer some of the best views of any hotel in town...you’ll love extra touches like the library filled with its rare books, a cellar filled with Bordeaux wines" Full review
