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“The Rees Hotel offers comprehensive luxury. Smart rooms are spacious and contemporary in design with floor to ceiling windows and indulgent bathrooms. With a range of wellness therapies, grand lakeside views and fine dining (complete with a choice selection of wines), this is a chic stay.”

“The Rees Hotel offers comprehensive luxury. Smart rooms are spacious and contemporary in design with floor to ceiling windows and indulgent bathrooms. With a range of wellness therapies, grand lakeside views and fine dining (complete with a choice selection of wines), this is a chic stay.”

Hotel Review


Recommended For

  • City Style
  • While on the outskirts, the hotel is excellently linked to the city and is certainly one of its most stylish establishments
  • Total relaxation
  • Primed for relaxation with excellent service, the highest quality fixtures and fittings and luxury complementaries
  • Families
  • Family rooms and services are available to ensure a relaxing stay for the whole family
  • Birdwatching
  • The lake front reserve is committed to a programe intended to promote the attraction and flourishing of local birds at the site
  • Trekking
  • Excellent walks and treks are available nearby, staff will be happy to assist in finding the best ones for each guest
  • Yoga
  • Sessions with yoga and wellness coach Paula Cronin are available at all levels and ability
  • Skiing
  • The hotel boasts a ski school programme, a pass vendor and equipment hire
  • Cycling
  • Bike tours can be arranged from the tour desk at cost
  • Fishing
  • Fishing available at the lake on-site
  • Outstanding location
  • 6 miles from the city centre, the location offers easy access to both the beautiful surrounding countryside and the city itself
  • Restaurant
  • The excellent True South Restaurant boasts excellent and extensive wine and dining options in cosy elegance
  • Good wine list
  • Extensive wine cellar holding excellent wines from New Zealand wineries and around the world
  • Hills & mountains
  • Enjoy sumptious views over The Remarkables from the hotel's balconies and sweeping windows
  • Child friendly
  • Kids menu, TV channels and games/toys available to keep the little ones entertained
  • Spa
  • Spa servicies available in-room, as well as a range of facial and body treatments
  • Artworks
  • The hotel's 7 floors are home to fine artworks, displayed throughout
  • Literary
  • The library is home to various rare and sought-after books
  • Lakeside
  • Constructed by the shores of Lake Wakatipu
  • Airport
  • 2.5 miles from Queenstown Airport
  • Wedding license
  • Bridal suite on-site
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Gym
  • Disabled access
  • Contemporary
  • Family Suites
  • Free wifi
  • Views
  • Gourmet

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • The excellent True South Restaurant boasts excellent and extensive wine and dining options in cosy elegance
  • Good wine list
  • Extensive wine cellar holding excellent wines from New Zealand wineries and around the world
  • Child friendly
  • Kids menu, TV channels and games/toys available to keep the little ones entertained
  • Spa
  • Spa servicies available in-room, as well as a range of facial and body treatments
  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
  • Professional make-up services are available
  • Wedding license
  • Bridal suite on-site
  • Airport transfer
  • Available at cost
  • Bicycle hire
  • Babysitting
  • Library
  • No pets
  • Massage
  • Meeting Room
  • Laundry
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Views
  • Wifi
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Disabled access
  • Suites
  • Concierge
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • In room music system
  • Bar
  • Free wifi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business Centre
  • Safe
  • Bath robes
  • Parking
  • Family Suites

Activities

  • Birdwatching
  • The lake front reserve is committed to a programe intended to promote the attraction and flourishing of local birds at the site
  • Trekking
  • Excellent walks and treks are available nearby, staff will be happy to assist in finding the best ones for each guest
  • Yoga
  • Sessions with yoga and wellness coach Paula Cronin are available at all levels and ability
  • Skiing
  • The hotel boasts a ski school programme, a pass vendor and equipment hire
  • Cycling
  • Bike tours can be arranged from the tour desk at cost
  • Fishing
  • Fishing available at the lake on-site

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The Rees Hotel Queenstown, New Zealand

The Rees puts luxe on the lake in Queenstown, making it an unsurprising choice for celebrities and high-end travellers. The independent hotel prides itself on excellent service and offers a mix of apartments and suites with magnificent views.

Originally published by Telegraph Travel Online