CBD Queenstown, New Zealand
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
Victorian homestead revival
An intimate Victorian retreat where afternoon tea transitions into hosted Central Otago wines on the lake-facing verandah.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Interiors feature custom-milled carpets inspired by willow-pattern china, iridescent period wallpapers, and sparkling French chandeliers across eight rooms.
Remarkable
An 1888 Victorian villa overlooking Lake Wakatipu, protected by Heritage New Zealand and rich in gold rush provenance.
Notable
Intimate eight-room lodge service with cooked-to-order breakfasts, hosted evening Central Otago wines, and town transfers.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Just eight guest rooms have been classically dressed with patterned wallpaper, rich textiles and period furnishings in keeping with the villa’s carefully restored architecture.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on a quiet Ballarat Street hillside overlooking Lake Wakatipu, the lodge sits five minutes on foot from downtown Queenstown.
The rooms
Eight individually named suites feature antique furnishings, rich textiles, Antipodes amenities, and sweeping views across the garden or Lake Wakatipu.
Hot tubs and e-bikes
Two cedar hot tubs sit in the secluded garden, and loaner e-bikes are ready to explore the lakefront.
Restaurant
Palm Lounge and Verandah
Breakfast is cooked to order from the open kitchen, with all-day espresso served beside the green-tiled fireplace.
How it began
Built in 1888 for gold receiver Horatio Nelson Firth, this historic villa served as a maternity home before its careful restoration.
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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.