Best Hotels in Glenorchy, New Zealand

Headwaters Eco Lodge was a dream come true. My traveling partner and I were a strange case - having spent very little time with each other before flying in to Queenstown and taking the ~1 hr trip out to Glenorchy. From the moment we got off the plane we were treated so well and didn't have to worry about a thing for the next 4 days. The staff at Headwaters were ready for us and had the most beautiful meals prepared for Day 1. I'm vegetarian and my partner is not, which can be a bit difficult in the states but was made so easy by the wonderful hosts and chefs at Glenorchy. In planning the trip, I was most nervous about the 7 minute showers and composting toilets. When I say there was not a single smell out of the toilets, it's real! I was truly shocked and not ready to return to normal bathrooms after our stay. We booked the Ultimate in Paradise experience which meant we had breathtaking guided tours for hiking and heli-hiking. We were able to customize our stay and add in horseback riding which was absolutely beautiful. To say our guides were phenomenal would be understatement of the year. They were all so knowledgeable and each individual brought a passion of their own to us. I can't rave on every single one of our guides enough. In addition to the adventures, we each had a massage and daily yoga at Headwaters which was well worth it after our more physical activities. Honestly, there were no disappointing interactions in Glenorchy. We did make it out in town to a local pub for snacks one afternoon and found the people there just as charming. Towards the middle of our stay we did a beer tasting and cookout with Glenorchy Brew Co. It was one of my favorite evenings in Glenorchy. There's many reviews about the food at Headwaters and all I can say is that they're completely correct - the food was amazing. We were often so tired from our adventures during the day that dinner was a happy wind-down. The sustainability aspect is well-documented so I won't go into too much detail on that as well as the overall beauty of the whole property. Glenorchy, and specifically Headwaters, is a wonderful place to stay and I would go back in a heartbeat.

Located in Glenorchy, Blanket Bay is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Lake Wakatipu and 6 minutes from Glenorchy Golf Club. This luxury lodge is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Glenorchy Wharf.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a steam room. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Main Dining Room, a restaurant which specializes in Regional cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 12 guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Premium TV channels and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at EcoScapes in Kinloch, you'll be 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Routeburn Shelter and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Glenorchy Golf Club. This luxury lodge is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 19 kilometers.Grab a bite to eat at Kinloch Lodge, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

With a stay at Kinloch Wilderness Retreat in Kinloch, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Wakatipu and 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Routeburn Track. This upscale hostel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Routeburn Shelter.Enjoy recreational amenities such as a spa tub and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at The Fernery, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Planning an event in Kinloch? This hostel has 215 square feet (20 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.