Luxury hotels in Lake Pukaki

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Lake Pukaki. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Lakestone Lodge Lake Pukaki, New Zealand

  

  Lodge. Positioned on the southern shores of Lake Pukaki, in the Mackenzie Country, and designed to maximize the panoramic views, Lakestone Lodge offers free bicycle rental to explore the beautiful country scenery in the surrounding areas. Every room and bathroom at Lakestone Lodge boasts stunning views, northward towards the Southern Alps. On calm days, Aoraki Mt Cook can be seen reflected in the turquoise waters of the lake. In the evening guests can watch the sun set over the mountains. You can go fishing and swimming in the rivers and lakes nearby or go hunting, hiking, climbing and skiing in the high country. There are also tracks for walking and cycling. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 718 NZD.

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• 2 Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat Lake Pukaki, New Zealand

  

  Lodge. Nestled between Lake Pukaki and the Ben Ohau ranges, Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat offers free WiFi, a hot tub and free daily breakfast and dinner. All accommodations offer stunning views. Set on 160 acres within the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve, Mt Cook Retreat is a 7-minute drive from Twizel and 30 minutes' drive from Mt Cook Village. Lake Tekapo is a 30-minute drive away. Accommodations options include three 1 or 2 bedroom luxury villas with each with a hot tub, fireplace and drawing room. Each of the heated suites offers high wooden ceilings, sandstone floors and an elegant ensuite bathroom. The Villa with Lake views has a private sauna, fitness room and massage room. Guests receive free afternoon tea on arrival. Your free breakfast provisions are prepared by the Retreat chefs and include, homemade bread, muesli, jams and fruit. Guests can enjoy tennis, stargazing, cycling and hiking on the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 1395 NZD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!