Top Lodges in Queenstown (2026)

If you're dreaming of a luxurious retreat surrounded by nature, Queenstown's lodges offer the perfect escape. Nestled in breathtaking landscapes, these lodges provide a haven for relaxation and adventure. From lakeside views to vineyard settings, Queenstown's lodges cater to all tastes. Whether you prefer a chic contemporary feel or a more traditional country escape, there's something to match your style. Many lodges feature private balconies, hot tubs, and indulgent spa facilities, ensuring a truly rejuvenating stay.

For an active getaway

• Queenstown Country Lodge is a secluded lodge set in spectacular countryside outside of Queenstown. Boutique interiors have a chic contemporary feel, and all the rooms offer mountain views. There's plenty to keep busy with nearby, including golf, skiing, and cycling, while the hot tub is there to soak in after a day's adventuring.

For wine tasting

• Mt Rosa Lodge is a spectacularly located lodge offering three chic suites overlooking both mountains and Pinot Noir vineyards. Interiors are contemporary yet with a rustic feel (expect beamed ceilings and roaring fires set beside floor-to-ceiling windows). An adults-only stay, perfectly primed for a romantic escape.

For luxury

• Matakauri Lodge is a luxury lodge with wow factor in a stunning location, just seven minutes drive from Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu. A range of villas and suites are available, all with private balconies and decks with views of distant mountains. The heated outdoor infinity pool, gym and spa are a real lure. A blissful country escape. 
• Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa is a small luxury hotel boasting an enviable setting within a Pinot Noir vineyard in Queenstown. Stylish villas offer private sundecks with spectacular views, indulgent bathrooms and open-plan living spaces. With both a spa and private dining on offer, nothing has been missed here.

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