Pure Luxury

Rooms

Accommodation at Blanket Bay is provided in five intimate Lodge Rooms, three generous Lodge Suites in the main lodge, and four superb Chalet Suites all filled with sumptuous furnishings and elegant rugs. Natural materials are showcased throughout, echoing the Lodge's natural interaction with the environment. All rooms within the lodge are placed to take full advantage of the magnificent lake and mountain vistas.

Lodge Room

The lakeside Lodge Rooms each feature their own balcony or terrace, super-kingsize bed, sitting area and armoire. The ensuite bathrooms are lavishly appointed with granite topped double vanities, separate shower and bathtub.

These rooms are air-conditioned and with a choice of three music channels with high fidelity sound, they are all equipped with international direct dial telephones and complimentary high speed internet connection.

• Air Conditioning
• Alarm Clock
• Balcony/Terrace
• Internet Access
• King Size Bed
• Private Bathroom
• Separate Shower
• Tea/Coffee Facilities
• Telephone
• Television

Lodge Suite

The three gracious Suites feature an additional private balcony, stone fireplaces, walk-in closets and capacious bathrooms with separate steam showers and bathtubs.

The Lodge Suites are air conditioned and have super kingsize beds. Each suite is equipped with international direct dial telephones and high speed internet connection.

• Air Conditioning
• Alarm Clock
• Balcony/Terrace
• Internet Access
• King Size Bed
• Living Area
• Private Bathroom
• Separate Shower
• Tea/Coffee Facilities
• Telephone

Dining Information

Enjoy delicious Pacific Rim cuisine in the two dining rooms or in the more intimate wine cellar.

Dining

The elegant Lake View Evening Dining Room with beamed ceiling and stone fireplace is where dinner is served on individual tables.

For the more intimate occasion, the Wine Cave is a perfect venue for private dining and can be reserved for up to six people. Under a clear southern sky The Terrace is a magnificent setting with the fire behind and the mountain and lake vistas unfolding around you....

Wine Bar

Wine Bar - A special feature of the Lodge is the Wine Room and Wine Cave. On request wine tasting will give you the opportunity to sample and experience some of the world acclaimed local New Zealand wines.

Leisure Information

Situated on the lower ground level of the Lodge, the spa pool affords wonderful views of the lake and Humboldt Mountain Range. An on call masseuse is available by appointment to help you relax and soothe tired or sore muscles. For those feeling like burning off a little excess energy, the Blanket Bay Gym, equipped with a Vectra Multi station and Life Fitness Cardio Equipment

Leisure

Excursions - Allow hotel staff to plan and arrange helicopter fishing trips, where you can be taken to stretches of water not fished this season by any other anglers. Stalk wild rainbow and brown trout.

Hiking - The Routeburn, Milford, Greenstone and Hollyford tracks offer three to four days' guided hikes through bush filled valleys and mountain passes dotted with alpine gardens. Blanket Bay is the ideal location from which to begin these tracks and undoubtedly there is no better spot to relax afterwards.

Horse Riding - Step into a horse riding landscape second to none in New Zealand. The privately guided rides take in the beach at the head of Lake Wakatipu and across the hotel's very own Wyuna High Country Station where just you and your horse share this magnificent farm with the cattle and deer and the occasional wild goat. Longer rides take you to the Scheelite Mines high above the lake into The Richardson Mountains.

Massage - Pamper yourself with a luxurious treatment. Relax and unwind in these tranquil surroundings. Massage is a luxurious and effective way to relax, reduce stress, heighten the senses and maintain health.

Mountain Bikes - Blanket Bay has four Trek 6500 Mountain Bikes with aluminium frames of varying sizes for your use. Jump aboard and head off along the beach or take a picnic lunch and venture further a field into the Rees Valley National Park or Paradise itself.

Ski-ing - Blanket Bay offers an "A la Carte Heliskiing" menu to suit skiers and snowboarders with varying degrees of ability. Each heliski option has been carefully designed to offer a great degree of flexibility, allowing everyone to experience the tranquillity, freedom and exhilaration of Heliskiing.

Leisure

There are endless ways to restore your physical and spiritual wellbeing in this enchanting corner of New Zealand.

New Zealand's Southern Lakes region is also a great place to visit the local vineyards.