Blanket Bay

Glenorchy Road P.O. Box 35, Otago
Glenorchy,
New Zealand

OFFER ID H1071

Overview

Built in the grand style of the finest alpine lodges, Blanket Bay has received international accolades since opening in 1999. The property is situated just forty minutes drive from Queenstown.

The lodge houses three magnificent suites and five intimate lodge rooms all with stunning Lake and mountain views. Two chalets with sensational lake views, offer four suites. Facilities include an intimate den, game room, gym, Jacuzzi, steam rooms, a massage suite and a heated outdoor lap pool.

Dinner, chosen from an a la carte menu is served at your own table in the dining room, the privacy of the wine cave or on the terrace. Pacific Rim cuisine is a strong feature of the menu complimented by an impressive choice of local and international wines.

Activities include guided fly-fishing, heli-flight-seeing to Milford Sound, jet boating, hiking or horse riding on Wyuna High Country Station. In winter the lodge is the perfect base for heliskiing.

Exclusive Amenities

  • A la Carte Breakfast and Dinner for two daily (included in the rate)
  • Lunch for two, once during stay

The following amenities are subject to availability at the time of check-in/departure:

  • Early Check-in
  • Late Check-out

2024  |  Suite Privileges

Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above. A two-night minimum stay applies for Suite Privileges.

  • One-Way airport transfer

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11.00 AM


Accommodations

Number of Rooms: 12 Rooms and Suites

The lodge houses three magnificent suites and five intimate lodge rooms all with stunning lake and mountain views. Two chalets with sensational lake views, offer four suites.

Available Room Types

Lodge Rooms

Lodge Suites

Chalet Suites

Chalet Suite (Staterooms)


Guest Services

24-Hour Fitness Center

Activities Desk

Car Rental

Complimentary Parking

Concierge

Escort to Room

Guest Relations Services

Helicopter Service

Heliport

Laundry Facilities

Limo and Town Car Service Available

Luggage Assistance

Massage Service

Multilingual Staff

Porter

Social Hour

Television Room

Facilities

Breakfast Room

Café

DVD Library

Fitness Center

Gym

Helicopter Pad

High-Speed Internet Access

Horseback Riding

Jacuzzi

Map Room

Massage Rooms

Massage Treatments

Meeting Rooms

Mountain Biking

Outdoor Terrace

Restaurant

Steam Room

Steam Shower

Wine Cellar


In-Room Dining

In Room Dining is not available but on Request

Restaurants

Breakfast Room

Main Dining Room

Outdoor Terrace

Wine Cave


Directions

Driving Directions from Queenstown Airport to Blanket Bay

  • Turn right at the roundabout as you leave the airport, then right again at the next roundabout.
  • After 1/2 mile, turn left at the next roundabout, sign posted to Queenstown.
  • Continue along the Frankton Road towards Queenstown (ten to fifteen minutes).
  • You enter Queenstown on Stanley Street. Drive straight on through the first roundabout at the bottom of the hill and turn left at the second roundabout onto Shotover Street.
  • Drive through Queenstown on Shotover Street. On the other side of town you will pass The Rydges Hotel on your right, after which you will reach a roundabout adjacent to the Lake. Take the first exit off the roundabout following the signpost to Glenorchy.
  • You are now on The Glenorchy Road running along the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
  • After 25 miles the Glenorchy air-strip appears on your left - nearly there!
  • Round the corner and you will see our gate on the left.
  • As you drive up to the gates they will open automatically, follow the drive until you reach Blanket Bay.
Nearby Airports

Queenstown, New Zealand — 34 Miles

Company Info

Cruisestar.com - Galaxsea Cruise and Tours

1718 Crystal Peak Cir.
Glenorchy,
New Zealand

9253003396
(800) 662-5450