AZUR LODGE, Queenstown

Azur Lodge has nine one-bedroom villas with open-plan living and private sun decks. Each villa includes a king bed positioned to take in the lake and mountain views. The bathrooms have free-standing spa baths set into bay windows with direct sightlines to The Remarkables.

Rates include breakfast served in the villa or at the main lodge, plus afternoon tea and pre-dinner drinks with canapés each evening. Guests can order from local restaurant menus, with the lodge handling delivery, reheating, and in-villa service. A minibar stocked with no extra charge and a cheese board with a sharp knife are provided in each villa.

A complimentary private shuttle service runs to downtown Queenstown and local restaurants at any requested time. The hotel provides in-villa massage and spa treatments on request through the mobile massage provider Indulge. Staff assist with hiking, fishing, and biking tour bookings, as well as recommendations for local activities.

Azur Lodge holds Qualmark Gold certification and sources kitchen ingredients from local producers. The property operates a paperless front desk and uses e-menus for health and safety compliance. Onsite initiatives focus on reducing the carbon footprint through local sourcing and waste reduction.

The lodge sits in a secluded part of Sunshine Bay, a 5-minute drive from central Queenstown. Two major ski fields, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, are within easy reach for winter sports. Guests can access hiking trails directly from the property and use the free shuttle to reach downtown restaurants and activities.

Rooms: Nine one-bedroom villas with private sun decks

Dining: In-villa dining from local restaurant menus

Service: Complimentary private shuttle to downtown Queenstown

Sustainability: Qualmark Gold certification & local sourcing

Activity: In-villa spa treatments & tour booking assistance