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Blanket Bay

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property grounds
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lodge Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service

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Glenorchy Road, Glenorchy, 9350
  • Lake Wakatipu
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Glenorchy Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Lodge Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Lodge Room

  • 400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Lodge Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock, heated floors

Lodge Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Chalet Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet Stateroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock, heated floors

Chalet Stateroom

  • 1400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Blanket Bay

5-star Glenorchy lodge with private balconies
Guests of this beach lodge will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a spa tub and a fitness center.
Blanket Bay offers 12 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
In addition to a full-service spa, Blanket Bay features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. This luxury lodge also offers a fitness center, a steam room, and spa services. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite covered self parking and covered valet parking are complimentary.

Blanket Bay has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Main Dining Room - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 10:00 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/airplane tours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • Spa tub
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 percent 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 (roundtrip)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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 security system

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

Blanket Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 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

Maryanne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent !
Best experience ever !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
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

Pasquale

Traveled with partner
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

Malcolm

Traveled with partner
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

Fiona

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

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 traveler

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane, San Francisco, USA

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ruth, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quietly elegant, gracious lodge in a beutiful location offering attentive service and outstanding food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ji, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beautiful scenery, warm service, friendly staff, delicious food and surprised facilities. Overall, everything is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dinner was very average with limited choices. Breakfast was below average
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding staff. Excellent food. Gorgeous scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blanket Bay Bliss
Outstanding property and staff. Everything perfectly in its place but we never saw staff performing the work. Excellent rating!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018