Hotels · Glenorchy, Otago, New Zealand

Blanket Bay

Glenorchy Secluded Elegance πŸ—πŸ— MICHELIN Ideal for: Couples, Nature Enthusiasts

GLENORCHY, OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND

Our take

Lake Wakatipu at your private jetty, the Southern Alps behind it, and a helicopter waiting to drop you over Milford Sound β€” Blanket Bay operates at a register most lodges only pretend to. This is for the kind of traveler who wants wilderness without sacrificing anything. Families chasing theme parks or anyone who needs a city pulse within walking distance should look elsewhere entirely. Come here to disappear into Otago properly, for at least three nights, and mean it.

Notable Features

  • Private jetty and beach
  • Heli excursions to Milford Sound

πŸ’‘ Insider Tip

"Book the Wine Cave for dinner to enjoy a private dining experience with a selection of exceptional wines."

Overview

Blanket Bayis situated just outside of Glenorchy, a small town at the northern head of Lake Wakatipu. Bordered on two sides by National Parks, the tiny village sits against a backdrop of rugged high country, beautiful mountains, glacier fed rivers and ancient beech forests. It is here that Peter Jackson chose to film the epic movie trilogy, Lord of the Rings.Glenorchy is the jumping off point for three of the most famous walking tracks in New Zealand, (the Routeburn, the Greenstone/Caples, and the Rees/Dart). The Dart River is famous for its jet boat trips into the Mount Aspiring National Park.
Accommodation at Blanket Bay is provided in five intimate Lodge Rooms, three generous Lodge Suitesin the main lodge, and four superb Chalet Suitesall filled with sumptuous furnishings and elegant rugs. Natural materials are showcased throughout, echoing the Lodge';s natural interaction with the environment. All rooms within the lodge are placed to take full advantage of the magnificent lake and mountain vistas.

The elegantLake View Evening Dining Roomwith beamed ceiling and stone fireplace is where dinner is served on individual tables. For the more intimate occasion, the Wine Cave is a perfect venue for private dining and can be reserved for up to six people. Under a clear southern sky The Terrace is a magnificent setting with the fire behind and the mountain and lake vistas unfolding around you.Blanket Bay is pleased to have Brendan Downer as their Executive Chef.
Swimming pool, steam rooms, fully equipped gym, game room, wine cave, speed boat, private jetty and beach complement the extraordinary fishing, hiking, riding and water sports activities.Try fishing the nearby Greenstone and Caples rivers, heli excursions to Milford Sound, Jet boating and canoeing the Dart river along with extensive heli-skiing in the winter months. These are just a few of the possibilities.Blanket Bay Lodge sets a new standard in New Zealand nature experience. CHILDRENS POLICY We regret we are unable to accommodate children under the age of ten years.

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