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Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and spa services

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Fireplace
Lounge
Restaurant
Lounge
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Spa
The current price is AU$920
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Explore the area

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42 Oban Street, Glenorchy, Otago, 9372
  • Place, Glenorchy Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenorchy Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Family Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite, Mountain View (Premium Eco Chalet)

Premium Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite, Mountain View (Premium Eco Chalet)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Glenorchy

A luxury stay in Glenorchy awaits you at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve and Lake Wakatipu. Highlights at this lodge include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Glenorchy lodge, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Glenorchy Wharf and 25.5 km (15.8 mi) from Routeburn Shelter.
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What's nearby

  • Glenorchy Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Wakatipu - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Glenorchy Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 39 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sugar Loaf Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Glen’s Taphouse & Tapas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Queenies Dumplings GY - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Glenorchy Trading Post - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Glenorchy Hotel - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge

Luxury lodge with free breakfast and spa services
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. Event space at this lodge measures 1292 square feet (120 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge. An area shuttle within 100 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Glenorchy lodge is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 1292 sq ft of conference space
  • 120 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2018
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Glenorchy lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and fans. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 100 kilometres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NZD 95; reservation required

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 220 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: NZD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 95
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat Cabin
Camp Eco Retreat Cabin
Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat Lodge
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Camp Eco Retreat
Lodge Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat Glenorchy
Glenorchy Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat Lodge
Lodge Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat
Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat Glenorchy
Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat
Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat
The Headwaters Eco Lodge Lodge
The Headwaters Eco Lodge Glenorchy
The Headwaters Eco Lodge Lodge Glenorchy

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$919.80, 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 Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

Yep, Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

The closest beach to Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge is Queenstown Beach (29.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

What makes Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge.

Does Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

Dogs are welcome at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

There isn't one on site, but Glenorchy Golf Club is a short 5-minute walk away.