Wakatipu Residence

Private villa · Lakeside on Lake Wakatipu, 15 minutes from Queenstown

The stay

A private residence for those who prefer a home to a hotel. A chef prepares breakfast and dinner, a chauffeur is on call and the jetty is yours.

Ideal for families or two couples travelling together.

Rooms

Four suites, each with lake views, for up to eight guests.

Dining

Private chef for breakfast and dinner

Specialist's note

“For families or friends travelling together, this is the most relaxed way to see Queenstown: all the access, none of the hotel lobby.”

New Zealand specialist, Reserveit

Indicative property

Shown to describe stay character. An equivalent property may be offered, always confirmed in your proposal.

Amenities

Stays are arranged within a journey, no instant hotel booking.

The setting

A day here

A day at Wakatipu Residence

How time tends to pass at the property. Your specialist shapes each day around you.

01Morning
The lake from bed
Coffee on the terrace as the Remarkables catch the first light.
02Afternoon
Your own pace
Your chauffeur on call for wineries, Arrowtown or the gondola, or nothing at all.
03Evening
A chef at home
Dinner cooked in your own kitchen by your private chef, served by the fire.

Arranged by Reserveit

The property looks after you while you are there. We take care of everything that surrounds it.

The right room, chosen for you
Your specialist selects the suite or room for the view and privacy you asked for, and names it in your proposal.
Arrival timed to your journey
Private transfers and check-in arranged around your flights and the day before, so you arrive unhurried.
Preferences shared ahead
Dietary needs, celebrations and how you like to spend a day are passed to the property before you arrive.
One contact throughout
If anything changes while you are there, one message to your specialist resolves it with the property.