Eichardt's Private Hotel, Queenstown

Description: Eichardt's Private Hotel

Located directly on the shore of Lake Wakatipu in the heart of Queenstown, Eichardt's Private Hotel is situated in a magnificently restored historic hotel, one of the first of its kind in Queenstown, built in the times of the gold rush in 1866. This spectacular property now offers spacious, luxurious accommodation, great food and friendly, welcoming service in a matchless waterfront setting.

Perfectly placed for enjoying all the attractions of Queenstown, Eichardt's Private Hotel offers great views of Lake Wakatipu, and is close to the city's designer boutiques and the restaurant area. With year-round accommodation in this beautiful region of Otago, guests at the hotel can enjoy winter sports, water sports, hiking, mountain biking or golf within a twenty kilometre drive of Eichhardt's. Featuring a fabulous mix of antiques and contemporary elegance, the five hotel suites and four boutique apartments were all designed by renowned interiorist Virginia Fisher. The Residence is a separate property a few steps from the main building, with full facilities and a personal chef available on request.

After a busy day's activities, Eichardt's Bar is a great spot for cocktails, tapas and sampling the wines from the award-winning wine list, with labels from the top Otago wineries, New Zealand classics, and the finest of the world's vineyards. Eichardt's Bar opens daily for breakfast, lunch and evening tapas, with menus based on the finest fresh and organic produce from the region's best farmers, artisans and suppliers.

Type of rooms: Eichardt's Private Hotel

Mountain View Suites:
Mountain View Suites boast expansive views over Queenstown and the surrounding peaks, super king beds and personal living space featuring a fireplace and a deluxe mini-bar. The suites offer a dressing room and bathroom with generous bathtub and double vanity, a separate shower, heated mirror and floor, along with integrated entertainment system and business desk with complimentary Wi-Fi.
Lake View Suites:
The Lake View Suites feature expansive views over Lake Wakatipu, super king beds and a personal living space featuring a fireplace and a deluxe mini-bar. The suites offer a dressing room and a bathroom with a generous bathtub and double vanity, a separate shower, heated mirror and floor, along with an integrated entertainment system and business desk with complimentary Wi-Fi.
One Bedroom Apartment:
Each one bedroom apartment is spacious and airy, illuminated with natural light, and upper floor roofs have sunny skylights with electric shutters. A compact and well-equipped kitchen with a microwave and hob enables relaxing 'at home' dining or entertainment.
Two Bedroom Apartment:
These larger apartments can be configured to meet all guests' needs, from two to four bedrooms. The apartments are spacious and airy, illuminated with natural light, and upper floor roofs have sunny skylights with electric shutters. A compact and well-equipped kitchen with a microwave and hob enables relaxing 'at home' dining or entertainment.
Lakefront Apartments:
The apartments are a short walk away from the hotel (approx. 75 metres) and are perfect for larger parties, families, professionals and long-stay guests. These split-level apartments are interconnected and can become a large single accommodation space, or sectioned off for smaller groups. Majestic vistas over Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains, and luxurious amenities give the Lakefront Apartments all the comfort and style of a home-away-from-home, while guests enjoy full use of all Eichardt's Hotel facilities, including concierge services, literally just a few steps away. Apartment size 85 sq m.
The Residence:
The Eichardt's Residence is located just a short walk from the hotel and is set over three levels with glorious views over Queenstown Bay, to Queenstown Gardens and the Remarkables mountain range. Hosting three large bedrooms each with split king beds, The Residence is designed with space and luxurious comfort in mind and is ideal for small groups, colleagues, and families with configurations tailored to meet your needs.
The master suite, located on the top floor, is complemented by a gas fire and floor to ceiling windows which open out onto a private balcony with superb views. Large balconies also extend from the lower floor suite and main living area.
Entertainment in The Residence is state-of-the-art with two 3D LED televisions and an LCD television in each bedroom. There is also SKY digital throughout the property.