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Luxury Holidays At Eichardt's Private Hotel

Eichardt's Private Hotel, with its premium lakefront position and rich heritage as a legacy of the New Zealand gold rush, is the perfect retreat in which to soak up some peace and quiet before exploring the fantastic range of shops and local adventure pursuits beyond its front doors. This boutique hotel offers a first-class standard of elegant accommodation, with just five glamorous guest suites that are all generously proportioned and feature dark wooden furnishings which blend contemporary and provincial styles. Each offers expansive views of Lake Wakatipu or the mountains and features a super-king-size bed, fireplace and a spacious bathroom, with a separate shower and underfloor heating. Additionally, there's a stylish parlour to relax or take breakfast in, filled with antique Victorian furniture, huge gilt mirrors and comfortable chairs and sofas, along with the renowned Eichardt's Bar, an iconic venue for residents and non-residents since 1867, offering an award-winning wine list, delicious tapas, breakfast and lunch and a welcoming ambience.

Details:

Type: Luxury Lodge
Summary: Enjoy stunning lake or mountain views from your suite
Feature: Eichardt's Bar serves delicious cocktails
Rooms: 5 suites & 4 cottages
Star rating: Member of 'Small Luxury Hotels of the World'
Nearest airport: Queenstown Airport

Amenities

Bar & Seating Area

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Cookery Classes

Entertainment System

In-room Spa Treatment

Library

Spa

Wine-Tasting

Location and transfer

15 minutes from Queenstown Airport by private car transfer.

Property Highlights:

Romance

Situated on the magnificent shores of Lake Wakatipu, surrounding by majestic mountain scenery, lies Eichardt's Private Hotel, a truly intimate romantic escape. Relax in the luxury of your suit as the fire roars and crackles, whilst you take in the incredible lake or mountain views, a perfect sanctuary to rest before exploring the world's most remarkable locations. After a day's exploration, treat yourselves and sample mouthwatering, timeless cocktails or sip on Bollinger Champagne by the glass, as you both snuggle next to the cosy fireplace in Eichardt's Bar.

Dining & Gourmet

The Grille by Eichardt's is Queenstown's foremost dining destination. The Grille offers a stylish and sophisticated ambience, with an outstanding menu that encapsulates the unique flavours of the region. Home-grown, free range and locally sourced produce is the ethos of The Grille's mouthwatering cuisine includes fresh seasonal oysters, exquisite Wagyu fillet steak and tender beefburgers.

In Addition

Those who are eager to find their adventurous side will be well placed at Eichardt's Private Hotel, as Queenstown is one of the best places in the world to do so. Guests staying here can indulge in activities such as fly-fishing, hiking in World Heritage parks, mountain-biking, river-surfing, jet-boating, paragliding, skiing and other exhilarating outdoor pursuits.