parking is complimentary. room service is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. on the banks of lake wanaka, this upmarket hotel is 4 km from roys peak mountain and 5 km from the mazes of puzzling world. all feature balconies or patios with lake views. there's a cafe featuring a terrace with lake views, plus a cosy restaurant, a spa and a sauna. suites and apartments add separate living/dining areas, kitchenettes and washer/dryers. other amenities include 2 tennis courts, a playground, a putting green and a helipad. relaxed rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screens and safes, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. bike and kayak rentals are offered. there's no air-conditioning Queenstown Airport 59 min
Roys Bay (3 min) Lake Wanaka Cruises (4 min) Rippon Vineyard and Winery (15 min) Maker of biodynamic wines, this long-running, family-owned lakeside vineyard offers a tasting room. The Rippon Hall (4 min) Roys Peak (4 min) A 5,177-foot peak overlooking the lake covered with tussock grassland. Aspiring Guides (3 min) Skiing, climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding, and ski touring National Transport & Toy Museum (13 min) Unique museum with a collection of 50,000+ toys & vehicles, plus a picnic area, playground & shop. Deep Canyon (4 min) Guided canyon tours with hiking, rappelling, natural water slides, swimming in rock pools & more. Wanaka Lavender Farm (10 min) Rural complex with alpacas, landscaped gardens & a cafe, plus a shop selling honey, oil & soaps. Warbirds & Wheels (14 min) Skydive Wanaka (15 min) Puzzling World (7 min) Attraction featuring a multi-level outdoor maze, optical illusion rooms & a cafe with table puzzles. Treble Cone Ski Area (33 min) Lessons & food are available at this ski resort known for its expert-level runs & scenic views. #ThatWanakaTree (14 min) A solitary, crooked crack willow tree sits alone on Lake Wanaka, backdropped by the Southern Alps. |