Small Boutique hotels in CANTERBURY

Set in a forest wilderness overlooking the turquoise-blue waters of Lake Pukaki, Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is located in the heart of the beautiful and unique Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area. Situated in an ecologically friendly, purpose built lodge, this charming property offers luxury boutique-style accommodation, great food and friendly, welcoming service in a stunning natural habitat. Guest rooms at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat offer uninterrupted views up Lake Pukaki to the Southern Alps and Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain. Private and secluded, Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is perfect for enjoying outdoor and adventure experiences in the region. These range from wine tasting and stargazing, helicopter tours in Aoraki Mt Cook World Heritage Park, cycling on the Alps to Ocean cycleway, or exploring the locations of the Middle Earth of Lord of the Rings, among many other options. On-site, guests can enjoy tennis or croquet, curling in winter, or simply rejuvenate at the Fantail Spa, with a sauna, a hot tub, a workout room and a massage room. Breakfast provisions and a three-course evening meal are included with every stay. Cuisine at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is authentic, pure and fresh, with the emphasis on garden fresh, organic ingredients, and locally sourced, seasonal produce. Each evening meal includes simple platter, home-style dishes, delicious fresh desserts and refreshments. Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is also available for exclusive weddings, with an indoor reception area with space for twenty guests, or a more informal outdoor area for up to forty.