Owner's Cottage Lounge
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Host the ultimate house party for birthday celebrations, anniversaries or a get together” in the Owner’s Cottage at Matakauri Lodge
Private Terrace for the Owner's Cottage
Dining on the remarkables terrace
Winter at Matakauri Lodge
Matakauri Lodge
Matakauri Lodge
So many beautiful ceremony backdrops
Dining Area in the owner's cottage
Owner's cottage Guest bedroom and lounge
Owner's Cottage Lounge
venue photo
Host the ultimate house party for birthday celebrations, anniversaries or a get together” in the Owner’s Cottage at Matakauri Lodge
Private Terrace for the Owner's Cottage
Dining on the remarkables terrace
Winter at Matakauri Lodge
Matakauri Lodge
Matakauri Lodge
So many beautiful ceremony backdrops
Dining Area in the owner's cottage
Owner's cottage Guest bedroom and lounge
Owner's Cottage Lounge
venue photo
Host the ultimate house party for birthday celebrations, anniversaries or a get together” in the Owner’s Cottage at Matakauri Lodge
Private Terrace for the Owner's Cottage
Dining on the remarkables terrace
Winter at Matakauri Lodge
Matakauri Lodge
Matakauri Lodge
So many beautiful ceremony backdrops
Dining Area in the owner's cottage
Owner's cottage Guest bedroom and lounge
Owner's Cottage Lounge
venue photo
Host the ultimate house party for birthday celebrations, anniversaries or a get together” in the Owner’s Cottage at Matakauri Lodge
Private Terrace for the Owner's Cottage
Dining on the remarkables terrace
Winter at Matakauri Lodge
Matakauri Lodge
UsersPlusBedSpace with stay
Up to 40 guests
Avg. venue rate
Rate info
$8.9k - $50k

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Host a house party at the this luxurious lakeside lodge, set in the awesome alpine of New Zealand.

Magnificent Matakauri beautifully blends divine details with the ultimate in unobtrusive but superior service. A carousing cavalcade of your crew would be right at home in the Owner's Cottage - listed as one of the finest suites in the world.

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Venue use

Space with stay

Best for these Occasions

bridal showercharity eventcorporate eventdinner partygroup getawayProduct Launchrehearsal dinner / Welcome ReceptionReunionsocial eventwedding ceremonywedding reception

Venue type

Beach / Lake / Waterfront LocationEstate / House / Mansion / VillaHotel / Resort / SpaLodge / Mountain / Ski ResortBoutique Hotel

Views

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Style

ElegantContemporaryGlamorousRomanticSophisticated

Venue Settings

Matakauri Lodge is located on the banks of Lake Wakatipu and just minutes from the heart of Queenstown, the lodge currently boasts twelve luxury suites and villas, and the spectacular four bedroom owner’s cottage, each with private terraces looking out to a dramatic Queenstown lakeside, with magnificent mountain views. Matakauri Lodge is a small luxury boutique hotel with lodge style accommodation and provides the perfect, private hideaway retreat in Queenstown. Our personalised concierge service will assist you in planning a memorable experience in Queenstown - the adventure capital of New Zealand.

Capacity

30Seated25Buffet40Standing
Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?
Yes

Estimated price per head
$175 – $300

Additional charges
Tariff includes accommodation, pre-dinner drinks and canapes, dinner, full breakfast, complimentary mini-bar (excluding liquor and wines) and use of all lodge facilities excluding spa treatments. All rates are quoted in New Zealand dollars and exclude applicable 15% Govt Goods & Services Tax

Insurance

Additional insurance is not required to host an event here

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
2011

Curfew
2 AM

Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available

Catering
Client must use the catering provided by the venue

Alcohol
Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services

Music
Indoors Only

Smoking
Non-smoking venue

Accommodations
The lodge currently boasts twelve luxury suites and villas, and the spectacular four bedroom Owner’s Cottage, each with private terraces looking out to a dramatic Queenstown lakeside, with magnificent mountain views

Kid Friendly Events
Yes

Onsite amenities

Valet ParkingWifiDining ChairsDining TablesOnsite RestroomsBridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

Venue Features

The scene

Spectacularly situated on Lake Wakitipu and just seven kilometers from the heart of Queenstown, Matakauri Lodge is a stylish 12 suite lodge with stunning views of the Remarkables mountain range from every angle. The region’s much touted adventure offerings are all on the doorstep, yet seemingly world’s away given the lodge’s discreet setting. A recent and popular addition is Matakauri Lodge’s stunning new 4-bedroom Owner’s Cottage.

Design

The main lodge presents stylish and spacious lounge, dining and living areas to relax in, all with enchanting views of Lake Wakatipu. A luxury spa facility, infinity swimming pool and sauna with a modern fitness centre are also on-site for our guests to enjoy. Relax on your own private balcony, watching the colours of Lake Wakatipu and the spectacular mountain ranges change, as day turns to dusk. Along with stunning panoramic views, the suites boast a generous bedroom with sitting area and fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and spacious ensuite with twin vanities and oversized bath tub.

Standout venue features

Spectacularly situated on Lake Wakatipu, Matakauri Lodge offers stunning views from every angle of the Remarkable, Cecil and Walter Peak mountain ranges. The main lodge consists of spacious lounge, dining and living areas, all with views of Lake Wakatipu. The lodge also offers a range of indoor and outdoor dining options for our guests, including superb private dining options. An elegant meeting space with a business centre offering abundant natural light and views of the mountain ranges beyond.

Extra perks

Tariff includes accommodation, pre-dinner drinks and canapes, dinner, full breakfast, complimentary mini-bar (excluding liquor and wines) and use of all lodge facilities excluding spa treatments. All rates are quoted in New Zealand dollars and exclude applicable 15% Govt Goods & Services Tax Complimentary wi-fi is available throughout the main lodge and suites

Awards, Notables & Events

The WiSH Magazine, August 2014-Travel Top 50 The Condé Nast Traveller (UK) HOT LIST 2014-The Owner’s Cottage, Matakauri Lodge, Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Hot List 2014 NZs Top 5 Ultra-Luxe Lodges on Fodors-Matakauri is pleased to be named Best Room with a view by Fodor’s Australian Newspaper, WISH Magazine Feature August 2012-Travel Top 50, Best Luxury Lodge Elite Traveler, The 101 Top Suites of the World, July 2011-Matakauri Lodge named as one of Elite Traveler’s 101 Top Suites of the World Condé Nast Hot List - May 2011-124 Best Hotels in the World. Condé Nast Traveler, Hot List, May 2011-Matakauri Lodge was named among the world’s best new hotels in the South Pacific Condé Nast Traveller UK-Matakauri Lodge voted to the Condé Nast Traveller, UK Hot List 2011 Tatler Travel Guide, 101 Best Hotels in the World, January 2011-Matakauri Lodge named as one of Tatler Travel Guide’s 101 Best Hotels in the World Tatler Magazine, 101 Best Hotels-Tatler Magazine, 101 Best Hotels