Matakauri Lodge opened in 2010 and is a true five star experience. It provides an alpine lakeside retreat nestled in one of the world’s most serenely beautiful landscape settings, ten minutes from Queenstown and spectacularly situated on Lake Wakatipu, Matakauri Lodge currently has four suites and six villas, each with private balcony looking out to a dramatic lakeside and mountain view, and a lodge room, plus generous lodge and dining facilities. Every suite offers its own private porch, bedroom with sitting area and open fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom with twin vanities and oversized bath tub. Suites also offer room-controlled air conditioning, flat screen LCD TV, DVD player, CD player with iPod connection. The suites are nestled in a native forest overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the mountain panorama. Facilities at Matakauri Lodge include a spa, heated pool, a gymnasium and business centre. Pre dinner drinks, canapes and a gourmet multi-course dinner are included at Matakauri Lodge.