Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Wakatipu, Blanket Bay offers guests a relaxing hot tub and rooms with lovely lake views. Breakfast, dinner and Wi-Fi are included. Start your day with a delicious breakfast including bacon, eggs, muesli, cereals and freshly-made muffins. Changing daily, the tempting dinner menu can include roasted beef fillet and Thai carrot and coconut soup. Pre-dinner drinks are also included and range from fine New Zealand wines and spirits. Free bikes and kayaks are available for those seeking an adventure. In the evening, you can enjoy a game of billiards with friends or relax beside the warming fireplace. The front desk can arrange mountain bike tours, jet boating and Milford Sound tours. Blanket Bay Glenorchy is 3 minutes’ drive from the town center. Queenstown is 35 minutes’ drive away and Wanaka is 90 minutes’ drive. All air-conditioned accommodations features an iPod dock, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Each has a private bathroom with a double vanity, a bathtub, slippers, and fluffy bathrobes. The suites boast a cozy fireplace.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.3
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Glenorchy
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  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Probably one of the most special places in New Zealand
  • Sykes
    Australia Australia
    The experience and the level of excellence of staff and service
  • Terri-leigh
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful surroundings, attentive staff, outstanding view of the mountains and lake Wakatipu. It’s a short 3 minute drive to Glenorchy town. You could walk but it is along a highway. If you get a chance, drive the extra 30 minutes to paradise and...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

Amenities of Blanket Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Lockers
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Packed lunches
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool cover
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    Property practice

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    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 10 are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 10 and up are allowed)

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Diners Club American Express Cash Blanket Bay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    A 2.5% surcharge will be applied to all credit card transactions at Blanket Bay. If you prefer to prepay your accommodations costs by bank transfer please do let us know and we will provide you with these details.

    Please inform Blanket Bay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Blanket Bay

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Blanket Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Blanket Bay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Bowling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Body scrub
      • Beach
      • Horseback riding
      • Walking tours
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Swimming pool
      • Facial treatments
      • Bike tours
      • Spa facilities
      • Bicycle rental
      • Beauty services
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Yoga classes
      • Body treatments
      • Body wrap
      • Fitness
      • Steam room

    • Check-in at Blanket Bay is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, Blanket Bay is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Blanket Bay include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Suite
      • Bungalow

    • The prices at Blanket Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Blanket Bay has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blanket Bay on this page.

    • Blanket Bay is 1.3 miles from the center of Glenorchy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.