Best Boutique Hotels in Otago

Less than a 10-minute drive from Queenstown, but surrounded by forest, breathtaking mountains and Lake Wakatipu, the Matakauri Lodge is an exclusive boutique retreat. 11 style-forward rooms have memorable views, an iPod dock, minibar, fireplaces, terraces and Evolu toiletries. It’s homely, but up-market, with high-quality gastronomy utilising produce grown onsite as well as native meats and fish, to create a daily changing menu. And you don’t have to eat in the dining room; the lodge will accommodate romantic meals in your suite or other suitable nooks across the grounds. There’s also a bar, and a spa which incorporates indigenous ingredients into treatments.

Azur Lodge Queenstown, New Zealand provides a unique getaway for travellers who wish to experience luxury amidst unbeatable scenery. There are nine private one-bedroom villas fitted with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and a private sun deck to soak up the lush landscape that surrounds you. Guests can enjoy the views from a relaxing bath which can be found in the bay windows to give a new perspective to the stunning surroundings. A range of dishes and drinks can be delivered straight to your door or savoured in the main lodge for dinner while a stay in this hotel includes breakfast and pre-dinner drinks and canapés. There is also a shuttle service to the nearby town of Queensland for those wishing to explore and experience something new outside of the hotel. A host of activities are offer and specialist staff are on hand to arrange something to suit individual desires.