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Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Serene luxury by Lake Wakatipu

Surrounded by the serene beauty of Lake Wakatipu, this eco-certified lodge features individually furnished rooms with premium bedding and sound-insulated walls. Enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, unwind with a sports massage, or relax by the firepit after a day of adventure.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$634
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite, Mountain View (Premium Eco Chalet)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Glenorchy, Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Glenorchy Wharf is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve and Lake Wakatipu. Routeburn Shelter and Queenstown Mall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking. Visit our Glenorchy travel guide
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42 Oban Street, Glenorchy, Otago, 9372

What's nearby

  • Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
    Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Glenorchy wharfside, New Zealand
    Glenorchy Wharf
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Landscape of Queenstown, New Zealand
    Queenstown Mall
    36 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Skyline Queenstown
    Skyline Queenstown
    36 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Glenorchy Golf Club
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Sugar Loaf Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Mr. Glen’s Taphouse & Tapas
    8 min walk
  • Glenorchy Cafe
    9 min walk
  • Akin
    9 min walk
  • Mrs. Glen’s Café
    8 min walk

About this property

Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge

  • Luxury lodge near Lake Wakatipu
  • Located close to Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve and Glenorchy Wharf, Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a firepit. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a banquet hall
    • Barbecues, outdoor furniture and coworking spaces
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and fans
    • LED light bulbs and composting
    • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
    • A personal chef, electric kettles and limited housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 100 kilometres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of NZD 95; reservation required

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 375 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Hosted evening meal: NZD 95
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Is Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge on 12 May 2026 start from AU$634, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Does Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM-8:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 375 per vehicle applies.

Where is Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve, Lake Wakatipu and Glenorchy Wharf. Routeburn Shelter and Queenstown Mall are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place to stay with eco friendly qualities. Staff was wonderful. Breakfast was good. Glenorchy is a small township but so many places to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and food!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful ecolodge in beautiful setting. The staff and chef are wonderful and welcoming. We loved our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. First class accommodations and service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eco-friendly with solar on each roof and compostable toilets. Chef on site was great. Breakfast and dinner were excellent and included.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

luciana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s my earth vision of heaven. I loved the peace and quiet that is hard to find these days. I had some of the best sleeps of my life there. The air is so clean. It was amazing to wake up in the morning briefing so light and easy, and without a headache. My melatonin working on its own. My body just feeling the nature and the energy of the place. One of the nights we saw the most beautiful sky. We stood out side for more than an hour looking the sky and its billions of stars. The entire area is unbelievable beautiful. The staff is amazing. The rooms have the most modern facilities. They have solar power. I wish I had it in my house now. It is another level. It was great to be in a place where they respect the nature. The most luxurious hotels in the world will not give you what you need: peace and love. Apart from that you can also enjoy the many sports activities that the area offers.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Brilliant stay in a one-of-a-kind property

Brilliant stay in a one-of-a-kind property. It is by far the "greenest" accommodation you'll ever encounter, and the touches of creative artistry, luxury, and fantastic kitchen will push it over the top. Built of largely reclaimed materials and powered by the sun, The Headwaters is a place to remember. From the abundant breakfast to morning yoga to the local art that abounds everywhere, you'll never want for comfort and entertainment. Don't expect bellhops, TV, and room service. DO expect cheery help, a free laundromat, and a relaxing environment in a tiny but scenic town. It's pricey, but bucket-list-worthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very expensive for the fact that you had a timed shower - 8 minutes. Smacks of why water restrictions given proximity to lake. Question - do locals have timed showers? Not sure re use of compost toilets given that septic system for whole site with recycled water system could have been effective. Food was great. Alan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I must admit that when my husband said "ecolodge" and "composting toilets" I was a little wary. From arrival we were blown away by the beauty of the property and friendliness of the staff. We were so impressed that we weren't even unpacked and we were discussing extending our stay. We dropped one of our planned stops on our trip to NZ just to stay here longer. Besides being beautifully designed everything is done with great ecological care. Those composting toilets that I was worried about were actually pretty cool and didn't seem much different than a standard toilet. Our cabin was absolutely charming and we were so appreciative of the snacks and drinks left for us. Loved sitting in the chairs on the porch as well. Breakfast was always delicious with so many choices. (Best scrambled eggs I've ever had and the chef graciously shared the secret with me when I asked what the ingredients were.) I also really enjoyed the morning yoga offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. We found it nice to be outside the craziness and traffic of Queenstown.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant service. Superb eco credentials with composting toilets and solar panels. Breakfast is great and chef’s choice dinner is lovely
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and dinner. The best food in New Zealand. Beautiful grounds and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food really was the best in New Zealand. Fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Looking at the reviews for this property there seems to be two groups on opposite ends of the spectrum. Some love it and some hate it. Unfortunately I am in the latter group. The property is absorbently priced for what you get. Very poor value. The rooms are small there's just a small chair in the room in addition to the bed. The bed itself would not win any awards. There is no thermostat in the room and there was no way to control the heat. It was freezing in the room and even after asking the front desk two different times to have the room warmed up, nothing happened. They said it was floor heating but the flow was ice cold and it never changed. I can't remember the last time I stayed somewhere, where I didn't have control over the environment. The bathroom is a compost toilet - very unimpressed. The shower was time to a maximum of 8 minutes. Not necessarily a big deal for me because I don't spend more than that in there but I've never been anywhere that did that before. I'm glad that they want to be ecologically conscious but in my mind that means things like solar panels and reducing your cost and dependence on the system. We paid three times the average of what we paid per night on this 6 week trip. For me this was a big mistake. On the positive side the grounds are beautiful and the reception area and restaurant are very nicely decorated, and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is the place to stay in Glenorchy!

Exceptional stay! Great resort, fantastic location and entirely eco-friendly. Really educational on how they protect our environment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

loved it!

Amazing building and story, definitely worth experiencing even if you’ve been to Glenorchy before.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The eco lodge concept was carefully planned and the property was beautifully designed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property making an outstanding effort to be eco- friendly, accessible to all budgets, and an asset to the local community
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely public and private areas, all eco friendly and well maintained. The kitchen is stunning, the common dining and lounging areas were full of art and style. Very sensitive and thoughtful environment, it fostered a sense of sharing and community.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Eco accommodation

Absolutely outstanding, the whole concept of Camp Glenorchy is amazing, very clever designers with great thoughtfulness about the area, we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place and I highly recommend it. It is very eco-friendly but extremely well done. The cabin we had for our family was very cosy. We loved the large, well equipped communal kitchen and the breakfast. We also had great local tips from the staff there who were very available.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax andexplore

Incredible place to explore. Staff are truly beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful communal feeling with generous spacious facilities. Unique place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice but could be better.

The hotel is lovely with a few caveats. We loved the idea and the interactive part about controlling your room temperature, shower ect. Unfortunately, our room was basically next to the two lane highway coming into town and quite noisy. I also thought the staff was a little unresponsive to questions. The breakfast situation was confusing that you needed to go through the public kitchen drawers to get silverware and plates, wash them and put away. Also, there are 3 washers but only one drier. We had to stay up past 11pm in lime for it as we were leaving the next day. They have a drying room but it was filled with mildew tents drying from the campers section that the hotels guests share everything with. We stayed two nights and overall was nice, but felt one night in Glenorchy would have been plenty as all our tours and hikes left from Queenstown and we were driving back and forth on that drive just to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019