Located in Closeburn, Matakauri Lodge is on a lake. Toi o Tahuna and Queenstown Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Williams Cottage and St Josephs Parish. Skyline Gondola and CaddyShack City Mini Golf are also worth visiting.
Guests of this beach lodge will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a spa tub and a fitness centre. All 16 rooms boast fireplaces and deep soaking bathtubs, plus in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find heated floors, balconies or patios and iPod docking stations.
Matakauri Lodge offers 16 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels and DVD players. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include MP3 docking stations and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Matakauri Spa. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub.
The spa is open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Matakauri Lodge is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Safety measures
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–9:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Free daily reception
Room service available
Things to do
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Hot tub
Family friendly
DVD player
Free cots/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Library
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Porter
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Languages spoken
English
French
Business services
Business centre
Conference space
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Spa
Body treatments
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massages
Sauna
Spa open daily
Hot tub
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Step-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Feather duvet
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bathtub
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
DVD player
iPod dock
LCD TV
MP3 dock
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
Outdoor space
Balcony or patio
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Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters/chargers
Fireplace
Heated floors
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-friendly workspace
Phone
Safe
Slippers
Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 2 PM - 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time 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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots (infant beds)
Payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
We should mention
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
National rating
Qualmark® assigns an official classification for accommodation in New Zealand. This Boutique & Lodge property has been awarded the Qualmark® Luxury Lodge classification, which is displayed on this page as 5.0 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
Property is also known as
Matakauri Closeburn
Matakauri Lodge Closeburn
Matakauri Lodge Lodge
Matakauri Lodge Closeburn
Matakauri Lodge Lodge Closeburn
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Matakauri Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Matakauri Lodge cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.
Check-in is from 2 PM - 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Offering direct access to the beach, this Closeburn lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Wakatipu and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Crown Range. Steamer Wharf and TSS Earnslaw Steamship are also within 6 miles (10 km).
