Sink into a blissful spa-style escape at Rosewood Matakauri, where soothing wellness facilities and a touch of sweet indulgence create the perfect afternoon retreat.
Treat yourself to a luxurious afternoon escape at Rosewood Matakauri. Begin your experience with full access to the lodge’s premium wellness facilities, including a heated outdoor pool, invigorating hot and cold plunge pools, a calming cedar sauna, and a fully equipped fitness centre. Whether you’re looking to recharge, refresh, or simply unwind, each space is thoughtfully designed to soothe the body and quiet the mind.
Complete your experience with a decadent dessert, expertly crafted by the lodge’s pastry chef and perfectly paired with a glass of bubbles for an added touch of indulgence.
Set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Rosewood Matakauri is one of Queenstown’s most exclusive luxury retreats, renowned for its understated elegance, personalised service, and breathtaking alpine views. Offering a true sense of seclusion while remaining just a short drive from the vibrant heart of Queenstown, it is the perfect destination for a refined and restorative afternoon
One of the most relaxing, visually beautiful experiences in Queenstown, & the dessert was unbelievable. Thank you for an amazing day.
From beginning to end, this experience was amazing! Staff were very friendly and attentive, and the surroundings and food & wine was next level. It really was a five star experience. Thank you!
I’ve just had the most incredible BookMe experience at Matakauri Lodge and honestly… it exceeded every expectation I spent just over 3 hours there and loved every minute. I started with Pilates, followed by a few peaceful laps in their stunning heated pool overlooking Lake Wakatipu, absolutely magical. Then came the sauna… sitting there looking through the glass out to the lake was one of those moments where you genuinely stop and think wow! After that I moved between the hot tub and cold plunge experience. The hot tubs are handcrafted by Stoked in Wanaka, lined in stainless steel (my absolute favourite finish) and they feel incredibly luxurious. The hot tub was sitting at 40.9 degrees which was perfect because I bravely attempted the cold plunge again 😂 This time I managed 5 minutes with the icy water before retreating back to the warmth of the spa! Then came dessert and bubbles… and wow. I honestly wasn’t expecting the full luxury experience booking through BookMe, but the staff treated me so beautifully from start to finish. They seated me in what I’d call the best seat in the house overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the service throughout was exceptional. Compliments to the chef because the dessert was exquisitely delicious, one of those desserts you don’t want to finish because every bite is perfection. I finished the afternoon curled up in their lounge area on the comfiest couch just soaking in the atmosphere and views. Needless to say… I’ve already booked again 😂 Next week I’m back to try the 3-course lunch experience and I genuinely cannot wait.
Relaxed and classy! Stunning views and a chance to unwind with my adult family. We chatted the afternoon away and cranked up that spa to top heat. Great for the soul!
Copyright © 2026 Bookme Limited.
This award identifies a business with a high level of professionalism, a keen awareness of the impact it has on the environment and a commitment to a customer centric approach.
This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business's focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.
This award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. It denotes exceptional customer experiences at the heart of everything the company does. This business is leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination.
When you see the Qualmark logo, your activity of choice is endorsed by New Zealand Tourism's official quality assurance organisation and backed by leaders in the industry. It's your trusted guide to iconic activities and experiences that are awarded for their exceptionally high level of quality, safety and sustainability.
This item will be deleted immediately. You can't undo this action.
_web.jpg)



Luisa Gaspar from New Zealand wrote on 01 July 2026
Incredible spa day in NZ
One of the best experiences I have had in New Zealand - amazing spa, in the middle of the beauty of QTN. Peaceful, private and luxurious. All one can dream of. Great dessert, service and staff. The views are just speechless. There is nothing missing.