Stunning and secluded, this quietly elegant lodge offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere. Delight in exceptional cuisine and attentive service, ensuring a memorable stay.
Located in Glenorchy, Blanket Bay is in the mountains and on a lake. Creative Queenstown Arts & Crafts Market and Steamer Wharf are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Lake Wakatipu. Glenorchy Animal Experience and Skyline Luge are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and skydiving. Visit our Glenorchy travel guide
Consider a stay at Blanket Bay and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding at this lodge. Indulge in a massage, a body scrub, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Free self parking and valet parking
Limo/town car service, free bicycle rentals, and helicopter/airplane tours
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Blanket Bay include comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
Balconies, heated floors, and refrigerators
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Relais & Chateaux.
As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blanket Bay on 25 October 2026 start from AED 5,265, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Blanket Bay pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Blanket Bay?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Blanket Bay?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does Blanket Bay provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of NZD 500 per room applies.
Where is Blanket Bay located?
Situated on a lake, this luxury lodge is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Wakatipu and within 3 mi (5 km) of Glenorchy Golf Club and Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve. Dart River Adventures and Glenorchy Wharf are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Blanket Bay Reviews
10
Exceptional
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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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
8 July 2021
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.
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!!
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.
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)!