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Blanket Bay

5.0 star property
Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Interior
Boating
Lodge Suite
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Bar
The current price is AU$1,986
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Explore the area

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Glenorchy Road, Glenorchy, 9350
  • Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Glenorchy Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Glenorchy Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Lodge Room

Lodge Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Lodge Suite | Living area

Lodge Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet Suite

Chalet Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet Stateroom | Living area

Chalet Stateroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 130 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Glenorchy

A luxury stay in Glenorchy awaits you at Blanket Bay. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Wakatipu and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Glenorchy Golf Club. Highlights at this beach lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and prenatal massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Main Dining Room, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, steam room and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room, a business centre, and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 5-property class Glenorchy lodge you'll find The Remarkables Ski Area.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Wakatipu - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Glenorchy Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Glenorchy Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 40 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sugar Loaf Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Glen’s Taphouse & Tapas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Glenorchy Trading Post - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Glenorchy Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Queenies Dumplings GY - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Blanket Bay

Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
Blanket Bay offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. A fitness centre, a steam room, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Blanket Bay. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Glenorchy lodge.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1999
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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. Fridges, coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

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

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.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 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/aeroplane tours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 500 per room (return)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blanket Bay?

Blanket Bay offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blanket Bay?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blanket Bay on 13 Sept 2025 start from AU$1,985.99, including 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 parking available at Blanket Bay?

Yep, Blanket Bay has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Blanket Bay?

The closest beach to Blanket Bay is Queenstown Beach (28.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Blanket Bay?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Blanket Bay. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Blanket Bay have a pool?

Blanket Bay has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Blanket Bay a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Blanket Bay.

Does Blanket Bay serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blanket Bay?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blanket Bay?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Blanket Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blanket Bay?

No, only service animals are allowed.