Rosewood Matakauri
On the shores of Lake Wakatipu outside Queenstown, Rosewood Matakauri pairs a tiny collection of rooms, suites and villas with mountain panoramas, newly renovated wellness facilities and a refined modern New Zealand lodge atmosphere.
Rosewood Matakauri sits just outside Queenstown on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, looking directly toward Cecil Peak and the surrounding Southern Alps. The property’s scale is intentionally intimate, making the enormous landscape feel even more dominant.
Rooms, suites and the four-bedroom villa use fireplaces, deep natural tones and expansive glazing to keep the lake and mountains visible throughout the stay. Private terraces and large bathrooms reinforce the feeling of a contemporary alpine residence.
The wellness facilities have been newly renovated and now include a heated outdoor pool, outdoor cedar sauna, hot and cold plunge pools, 24-hour fitness center and a spa tucked against the edge of a pine forest.
The Dining Room and Remarkables Terrace focus on modern New Zealand cuisine using ingredients such as high-country lamb and local seafood. Wine-paired tasting menus and private dining emphasize the lodge’s small, highly personalized scale.
Rosewood Matakauri is best for travelers who want Queenstown’s adventure and scenery without sleeping in town. The lakefront setting, tiny room count and refined wellness program make it one of New Zealand’s most intimate luxury lodges.