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Blanket Bay is a Relais & Châteaux property located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in Glenorchy, forty-five minutes from Queenstown. The property offers 14 rooms, suites and villas along with organized wilderness activities, spa facilities and fine dining.
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Blanket Bay sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in Glenorchy, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago. The property's stone and timber buildings feature views of the Humboldt Mountains and large windows overlooking the lake. Queenstown is approximately forty-five minutes away, positioning the property at the edge of a remote wilderness area.
The property comprises 14 rooms, suites and villas. Accommodation types include Lodge Rooms, Chalet Suites, Lodge Suites, Premium Lodge Suites, Chalet Stateroom, the Villa Owners Residence and The Villa. Guest rooms feature large windows overlooking the lake and grand fireplaces, with balconies or terraces in most units. Family suites, connecting rooms and multi-bedroom villas are available. Children are welcome from age ten.
The property operates a hotel restaurant. A bar offers a selection of premium New Zealand wines.
Activities organized by the property include helicopter tours over the Fiords of Milford Sound, hiking in Mt Aspiring National Park, jet boating on glacier-fed rivers, fly fishing, horseback riding and upland ranch experiences on the nearby sheep and cattle property.
Facilities include a heated outdoor pool, spa, fitness room, hot tub and massage services.
The property welcomes families with children from age ten and offers half-board arrangements. The combination of remote lakeside location, organized outdoor activities and spa facilities appeals to couples, families and travelers seeking wilderness experiences with refined accommodations.
Editorial verification: Blanket Bay is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Blanket Bay is situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in Glenorchy, in the Queenstown-Lakes District of Otago, New Zealand. The property is approximately forty-five minutes from Queenstown.
Blanket Bay is a Relais & Châteaux property, an international collection of independent luxury hotels.
The property has 14 rooms, suites and villas in total. Options include Lodge Rooms, Chalet Suites, Lodge Suites, Premium Lodge Suites, Chalet Stateroom, the Villa Owners Residence and The Villa.
Available activities include helicopter tours over the Fiords of Milford Sound, Mt Aspiring National Park hiking, jet boating on glacier-fed rivers, fly fishing, horseback riding and upland ranch experiences. The property staff organize excursions.
Yes. The property features a heated outdoor pool, spa, fitness room, hot tub and massage services.
Children are welcome from age ten. The property offers family suites, connecting rooms, kids menus and high chairs.
The property operates a hotel restaurant and a bar offering a selection of premium New Zealand wines.
Blanket Bay is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Blanket Bay is in Glenorchy, New Zealand. Address: Glenorchy, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand.
| Location | Glenorchy, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Address | Glenorchy, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/blanket-bay/
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