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Blanket Bay Frommer's Exceptional

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$1223.00+
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Location Glenorchy Rd. Rapid No. 4191. Near Glenorchy, a 45-min. drive from Queenstown, Glenorchy
Transportation Water and helipad access and limousine transport can be arranged
Phone 03/441-0115
Fax 03/442-9441
Web site www.blanketbay.com
Room Information 13 units
Prices NZ$1,590 lodge room; NZ$2,350 suite; NZ$2,950 stateroom. Extra person NZ$375. Off-peak rates. Rates include breakfast, pre-dinner cocktails, and dinner
Credit Cards AE,DC,MC,V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV/DVD, fridge, hair dryer, minibar, free Wi-Fi
Closed Closed June
Kids No children 13 and under

Blanket Bay Review

This is luxury at its most sublime. Opened in 1999, this Small Luxury Hotels of the World member is set on sprawling grounds on the bush-clad fringes of Lake Wakatipu. At the heart of the lodge is a 9m-high (30-ft.) great room with a massive log fireplace and antique wooden floors. No expense has been spared in the construction of the spacious guest rooms. All beds are king-size, and all bathrooms have double sinks and separate showers and tubs. High-fidelity sound systems and private balconies are in every room. Designed as an exclusive haven, Blanket Bay promises a lot—and delivers. A big bonus here is the award-winning cuisine.

Facilities:
3 dining rooms; 2 bars; airport transfers (NZ$205 each way); free use of bikes; concierge; well-equipped gym; Jacuzzi; heated outdoor pool; 24-hr. room service; 2 steam rooms; free watersports equipment

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.



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