Blanket Bay

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Scored 10
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

Experience world-class service at Blanket Bay

Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Wakatipu, Blanket Bay offers guests a relaxing hot tub and rooms with lovely lake views. Breakfast, dinner and Wi-Fi are included. Start your day with a delicious breakfast including bacon, eggs, muesli, cereals and freshly-made muffins. Changing daily, the tempting dinner menu can include roasted beef fillet and Thai carrot and coconut soup. Pre-dinner drinks are also included and range from fine New Zealand wines and spirits. Free bikes and kayaks are available for those seeking an adventure. In the evening, you can enjoy a game of billiards with friends or relax beside the warming fireplace. The front desk can arrange mountain bike tours, jet boating and Milford Sound tours. Blanket Bay Glenorchy is 3 minutes’ drive from the town centre. Queenstown is 35 minutes’ drive away and Wanaka is 90 minutes’ drive. All air-conditioned accommodation features an iPod dock, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Each has a private bathroom with a double vanity, a bathtub, slippers, and fluffy bathrobes. The suites boast a cosy fireplace.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Fiona
Australia Australia
“Everything, facilities, comfort, staff, food and location…exceptional”
Mary-anne
New Zealand New Zealand
“The whole team were polished, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We were looked after beautifully in ever regard.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Probably one of the most special places in New Zealand”
Sykes
Australia Australia
“The experience and the level of excellence of staff and service”
Terri-leigh
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful surroundings, attentive staff, outstanding view of the mountains and lake Wakatipu. It’s a short 3 minute drive to Glenorchy town. You could walk but it is along a highway. If you get a chance, drive the extra 30 minutes to paradise and...”
Peter
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything! Scenery majestic. Staff professional, friendly and obliging. The structure and design of the building with locally sourced schist and wood. Interior decor, with art, bronze sculptures, and furnishings impressive. Attention to detail...”
Jeremy
Australia Australia
“Everything was perfect! The location and staff were unbelievable”
Crystal
Singapore Singapore
“Wonderful team of staff who understands hospitality at its heart, and the best kitchen team I’ve ever encountered in a property. Kudos to Chef Callum for feeding us on both nights, you have spoiled us indeed! Big thank you to Deb and Raphael, for...”
Isabelle
Switzerland Switzerland
“Wunderbare Lage direkt am See mit wunderschönem Blick und grossem, schönen Anwesen. Schönes und sehr sauberes Zimmer. Sehr nettes Personal. Gutes Essen. Sehr schöner Außenpool.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A 2.5% surcharge will be applied to all credit card transactions at Blanket Bay. If you prefer to prepay your accommodation costs by bank transfer please do let us know and we will provide you with these details.

Please inform Blanket Bay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.