Gibbston Queenstown, New Zealand
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Gibbston ValleyOrganic vineyard showpiece
Schist fireplaces and timber beams anchor common spaces overlooking organic Pinot Noir vines and the rugged ridgelines of Gibbston Valley.
What it’s good at
Notable
Subterranean cellar tastings and secluded timber villas on a thousand-acre wine station.
Notable
Vinotherapy body rituals and private outdoor hot tubs overlooking organic vineyard rows.
Notable
Estate dining matches Central Otago produce with wines from the historic Le Maître block.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Set within one of Central Otago’s oldest vineyards, Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa offers a grounded and sensorial take on wine country luxury.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set twenty minutes east of Queenstown near the Kawarau River, with direct trail access for e-biking across Central Otago wine country.
The rooms
Freestanding timber villas feature gas fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, and private covered decks opening directly into the surrounding vineyard rows.
Hot tubs and sauna
Two outdoor cedar hot tubs and a barrel sauna look directly out across the valley's organic vineyard rows.
The spa
Botanical facials and vinotherapy rituals incorporate grape extracts, with herbal tea served afterward on the sun patio.
At the table
Seasonal regional fare is served beside the lodge hearth, and private tastings descend into the arched underground wine cave.
How it began
Established on a thousand-acre station, the lodge borders the estate winery and its historic, certified-organic Le Maître vineyard block.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.