PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
- There are few luxury hotels in the world that can rival Eichardt’s majestic lakefront setting.
- For those seeking pure indulgence, few places compare with Eichardt’s on the lakefront in beautiful Queenstown.
- Eichardt’s has been sympathetically renovated to retain its character while providing up to date facilities and the atmosphere.
- Eichardt’s opulent suites invite guests to relax in the lap of boutique luxury.
- Eichardt’s five luxurious Hotel Suites all have a super-king size bed, a fireplace, a mini bar, a dressing room and a generous bathroom.
- The unique décor and private entrance add to the feeling of exclusivity.
- The tapas bar downstairs is perfect for an evening in after a day of exploring or skiing.
- You are just footsteps from the heart of town and the lake front.
- The hotel really comes into its own in winter, with roaring fires and possum fur throws.
- Eichardt’s is centrally located and plenty of adventure is within easy reach of its sophisticated urban comforts.
EXCLUSIVE LUXE VOYAGER VIP BENEFITS & BEST PRICE
We negotiate rates & benefits for our clients directly with the hotels’ senior management. Our rates match or in many cases are lower than the best online rate for the property. Our clients also enjoy a suite of extra VIP privileges and recognition while staying at a partner hotel.
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival.
- Daily complimentary buffet breakfast for two.
- Up to $100 dining or spa credit per stay, and or in-house dining / spa discounts.
- Welcome amenities (wine/chocolates/fruit) and card from the GM.
- Complimentary private airport transfers.
- Complimentary roll-away bed if required.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Enhanced recognition through VIP status at all touch points in the guest experience.
A complete or partial suite of VIP benefits will be offered, subject to the property T&C, including availability, category of room & length of stay.
ACTIVITIES:
There is over 8,500 sq/km of terrain around Queenstown and Wanaka to play in, and a range of options and packages for heli-skiing in and heli-boarding to match your abilities. We work with experienced guides who will whisk you to a peak topped with fresh snow. With a ratio of five clients to one guide, grouped together with people of similar ability you’ll have a day you’ll never forget.
Chat with one of our expert travel designers today to begin planning your perfect vacation
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Eichardt’s opulent suites invite guests to relax in the lap of boutique luxury before exploring the pretty alpine town of Queenstown and its surrounds, one of the world’s truly remarkable locations on Lake Wakatipu, ringed with mountains. For those seeking pure indulgence, few places compare with Eichardt’s on the lakefront in beautiful Queenstown. An historic landmark dating back to New Zealand’s gold rush days and located in the centre of this vibrant alpine town, the monumental building was originally built as a woolshed in 1859. Its owner soon found himself in the middle of the gold rush frenzy and adapted it to a hotel in order to benefit from the hoards of travellers seeking their fortunes.
Through time, Eichardt’s has been totally transformed and now has boutique shops on the ground floor and exclusive romantic suites for guests on the top floor. Eichardt’s has recently added a wonderful lake front cottage to its portfolio, offering a more family-friendly set up with self-contained one, two or three-bedroom suites with the most incredible views over Lake Wakatipu. Eichardt’s has been sympathetically renovated to retain its character while providing up to date facilities and the atmosphere is one of sophistication and warmth, cleverly mixing antique and contemporary elegance.
Eichardt’s five luxurious Hotel Suites all have a super-king size bed, a fireplace, a mini bar, a dressing room and a generous bathroom as well as personal audio visual systems and internet access. The Lakefront Cottage is home to four two-bedroom suites, offering visitors flexible accommodation each with stunning lake and mountain views. These split level suites can interconnect to join groups and families or can be kept as smaller units. Each has a compact kitchen and plenty of entertaining space.
Lake View Suites
Expansive views over Lake Wakatipu, super king beds and personal living space featuring a fireplace and deluxe mini bar. The suites offer a dressing room and bathroom with generous bath and double vanity, separate shower, heated mirror and floor, along with an integrated entertainment system and business desk with complimentary WiFi.
Mountain View Suites
Expansive views over Queenstown and surrounding peaks, super king beds and personal living space featuring a fireplace and deluxe mini bar. The suites offer a dressing room and bathroom with generous bath and double vanity, separate shower, heated mirror and floor, along with integrated entertainment system and business desk with complimentary WiFi.
Lake Apartments
The apartments are a short walk away from the hotel (approx. 75 meters) and are perfect for larger parties, families, professionals and long-stay guests. The split-level apartments are interconnected and can become a large single accommodation space, or sectioned off for smaller groups. Majestic vistas over Lake Wakatipu and surrounding mountains and luxurious amenities give the Lakefront Apartments all the comfort and style of a home-away-from-home, while guests enjoy full use of all Eichardt’s Hotel facilities, including concierge services, literally just a few steps away.
The Penthouse
The Penthouse adorns the top of the brand new Eichardt’s building and enjoys uninterrupted views across Lake Wakatipu to the snow-capped mountains beyond. With 240m2 of spacious living areas, indoor and outdoor kitchens, two large bedrooms, marble bathrooms, sauna, spa and Queenstown’s largest private terrace, The Penthouse is the ultimate in luxury accommodation.
The Grille offers contemporary brasserie food and there’s some real highlights: the smoked duck starter served thinly-sliced with plums is too good to share and rather overshadowed another starter of parmesan churros. The venison Wellington is melt-in-the-mouth tender; but black-pudding enthusiasts will find the local version bland by Scottish standards. With a plethora of South Island wines to choose from, the assistance of a sommelier is welcome. Breakfast is à la carte and served in Eichardt’s bar. Their take on Huevos Rancheros comes with homemade wild boar chorizo and is just the thing to set you up for a day of action adventure.
The Grille
The Grille by Eichardt’s is Queenstown’s premier dining destination. With a vibrant and stylish setting, the restaurant offers an outstanding menu that showcases the unique tastes of the region where the bounty of Central Otago and Southland awaits.
Eichardt’s Bar
Eichardt’s Bar is renowned as a Queenstown icon and a local favourite since 1867. It has a genuine atmosphere, history and ambience unlike anywhere else in the world, offering a welcoming environment for hotel guests, visitors and Queenstown locals alike. Comfortable sofas, cosy fireplace and gracious service provide a welcoming and stylish environment for sampling mouth-watering creations and timeless cocktails. Eichardt’s Bar is the only bar in Queenstown serving Champagne Bollinger by the glass.
There’s plenty of informed advice and help on hand to navigate Queenstown’s enormous leisure-activity portfolio. Understandably facilities are limited by the hotel’s small size. There is an extensive DVD library and the ‘club lounge’ boasts a large, surround-sound television. The parlour has a cigar cabinet. Queenstown Gym is a three-minute walk from the hotel, free for guests’ use, and extensively equipped. There’s a private entrance to the penthouse for guests who value anonymity.
Spa
Area & Location
Area, Country
Queenstown, New Zealand
Nearest Airport
Queenstown Airport, Queenstown
Local Currency
New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Time Change
GMT +12
Language
English
Best time to go
November through April
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