Rosewood Matakauri

Property class: 5 and above
Lakefront lodge in Closeburn with spa and outdoor pool

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Enjoy your visit to Closeburn with a stay at Rosewood Matakauri. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or body treatments, and local cuisine is served at THE DINING ROOM, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Grand Lake View Suite

A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows with a mountain view, a cozy seating area, and a small table with books and a vase.

Grand Lake View Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Matakauri Four Bedroom Villa

A bedroom with a large window, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a view of mountains and a lake.

Matakauri Four Bedroom Villa

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

View all photos for Lake View Two Bedroom Villa

A spacious outdoor living area with a dining table, wicker furniture, and a view of the mountains.

Lake View Two Bedroom Villa

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows with a mountain view, a cozy seating area, and a small table with books and a vase.

Lake View Two Bedroom Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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A cozy room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, a sofa, and a view of mountains through large windows.

Lake View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lake View Deluxe Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a small table with a chair, a view of a mountain and lake through open doors.

Lake View Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lake View Two Bedroom Loft Suite

A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a sofa, a small table, and two hanging lamps.

Lake View Two Bedroom Loft Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Grand Lake View Suite (Villa Room)

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

Grand Lake View Suite (Villa Room)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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569 Glenorchy Road, Lake Wakatipu, Closeburn, 9197

What's nearby

  • Lake Wakatipu - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Skyline Queenstown - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Kiwi Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heritage Queenstown - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Atlas Beer Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Finz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pub On Wharf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pier - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rosewood Matakauri

  • Enjoy your visit to Closeburn with a stay at Rosewood Matakauri. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or body treatments, and local cuisine is served at THE DINING ROOM, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2.6 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Rosewood Matakauri Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

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  • The restaurant served exceptional food with multiple choices and wine pairings that were a perfect match each night. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding. Room, ambiance, service and food were all wonderful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wow! An amazing experience at a beautiful property, with outstanding service. We stayed for 2 nights at the end of our travels in NZ, and this was truly the highlight of our trip. The setting is stunning, the food is outstanding, and the room is beautiful. But the staff are what make the place really special. Over the years, we have stayed in excellent hotels around the world, and this one ranks among the best. Exclusive, exquisite, and refined. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

breath taking beauty
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10/10 Exceptional

A magical place in beautiful setting with unbelievable views. Lovely, charming staff and managers made everything easy and enjoyable. Excellent food with multiple choices and a tasting menu with wine pairings that was perfect each night, a great surprise given the small size of the lodge. Definitely one of my most memorable stays! Worthy of the cost.
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10/10 Exceptional

Matakauri Lodge
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment we arrived at Matakauri Lodge to the warm farewell at departure, the level of service and care we received was beyond anything we expected — truly world class. Every detail felt thoughtful, personal, and seamless, making our entire stay not just luxurious, but deeply restorative. The food was absolutely exceptional — each dish a celebration of flavour and artistry. Every meal felt like an experience in itself, paired beautifully with the surrounding views and gracious hospitality. Our room was nothing short of magical. Waking up to those breathtaking views was a joy each morning, and the luxurious bathroom added a touch of indulgence to every day. The bed — oh, the bed! — felt like floating on a cloud, making restful sleep effortless and dreamy. We have absolutely no complaints… except that we had to leave. But one thing is certain: we will return. Matakauri Lodge is not just a destination — it’s a sanctuary. A place to recharge, reconnect, and remember how beautiful life can be. Until next time.
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8/10 Very good

Great Staff!

The restaurant servers were EXCELLENT! Jamie was great. Gabriela is the person that made our stay memorable. What an asset to the brand! Personable and warm, made a connection with every guest, yet very professional. A hard combination to find in a manager. She is ehat Rosewood wants to project to its guests sll rolled up in one. The overall service was superb and what is expected at Rosewood. It is very isolated and not close to anywhere except by a 15 min taxi ride, so do take that into consideration. Location is right on the lake with fantastic views. The food was very good. The produce was of the highest quality. The meats all a bit gamey tasting. Not sure what that was about. The rooms are not what I expect from Rosewood and need an update. Housekeeping did keep it clean, but often forgot water and toilet paper. Would I oay the rate you are currently asking? No.
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10/10 Exceptional

Honestly this is an amazing hotel, and we definitely recommend. It is a bit pricey but if you are looking for a relaxed break, this is definitely the hotel you want to go to. All other hotels are more convenient for doing activities as you are closer to town, though this is an amazing hotel to just take a break, or for holiday home if you have a big family. The staff here are honestly so helpful and treat you like family, they all take care of you to your personalised likings. This is also the cleanest hotel i’ve ever stayed in, along with breathtaking views right near the lake. Food is amazing too, along with helpful amenities such as the gym and sauna. There is also quite a lot to do here , you can go to the jetty where you see breathtaking views along with a hike around this area, you can go to the library, go to the gym, and much more. I would also like to say that the massages at this place are honestly amazing and definitely recommend getting it if you are staying at Matakauri. Otherwise, this is an amazing hotel, it is a bit pricey but compared to all other hotels in queenstown this is the best one and there is no doubt about that. Here at Rosewood Matakauri you defined get what you paid for, along with kindness from the staff, always checking up on you! Definitely recommend and once again thank you so much to the staff for being so helpful with everything and making our stay at Rosewood Matakauri and very memorable experience! Thank you Rosewood Matakauri!
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10/10 Exceptional

Best in town
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous property. Views that are memorable and unmatched. Exceptional staff. Amazing food. An all around fantastic experience! Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay. The staff overall can use some more training and development into their roles. Extremely friendly and nice staff overall.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lindo. Equipe maravilhosa, atendimento nota 1000. Quarto perfeito. Vista lindíssima. Voltaria mil vezes
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10/10 Exceptional

Wunderschönes Retreat auf hohem Niveau
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10/10 Exceptional

March 2019 stay at Matakuri Lodge

Beautiful hotel, spectacular setting, excellent service. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional

本当に素敵なホテルでした。温かみがあって上品で、従業員はみなさんとっても親切でした。ロストバゲージで身の回りのものが色々と足りない中、ブラシやヘアアイロン等、色々なものを貸してくださいました。食事もおいしかったです。また温かい季節に訪れたいと思いました。
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful end to a week in Queenstown

Great experience. All aspects of the Lodge were perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

Best we have experienced

The greeting by the manager was just the beginning of a great experience. The team treated us like royalty all weekend
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10/10 Exceptional

Facilities: Top of the line; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Immaculate; The staff are so very attentive
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10/10 Exceptional

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4/10 Fair

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10/10 Exceptional