Lake Hayes Queenstown, New Zealand
Opened
1981
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
Alpine château retreat
Schist stone walls, formal rose gardens, and a slate-roofed chapel gaze out over Lake Hayes and the Southern Alps.
What it’s good at
Notable
Schist stone walls, reclaimed church beams, and Welsh slates shape an alpine château.
Notable
A five-course chef degustation with estate Pinot Noir, served across ten boutique suites.
Notable
A 150-year-old stone homestead incorporating timbers salvaged from demolished nineteenth-century churches.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Built around a 150-year-old stone homestead, Stoneridge Estate is the result of four decades of vision by a local family…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The scenic Lake Hayes loop trail runs past the estate, while the gold-rush village of Arrowtown sits ten minutes away.
The rooms
Lodge suites feature handcrafted Jarrah timber and Italian linens, while modern Retreat wings frame mountain views through floor-to-ceiling glass.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A stone lap pool and a heated infinity pool look out across Lake Hayes to the alpine peaks.
The spa
Massages and wellness treatments are set up in-room, positioned before floor-to-ceiling glass looking toward the water.
Restaurant
The Lodge Dining Room
Seasonal five-course degustations are served beside a stone fireplace and gothic arched windows looking out across the grounds.
At the table
The cellar door pours estate wines alongside artisan platters beneath high timber arches and iron lanterns.
How it began
A local family spent four decades transforming a former sheep paddock and a 150-year-old stone homestead into an alpine château.
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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.