The Cottages at Lake Hayes offer luxury lakefront accommodation on the shores of Lake Hayes, Queenstown, one of New Zealand’s most iconic settings, and close to all of the outdoor activities, with ski fields, golf courses and vineyards on your doorstep, and only 10 minutes from bustling Queenstown and historic Arrowtown for world class shops, bars and restaurants. The Cottages were launched in 2020 and the stunning views, luxurious interiors, a curated art collection and exquisite attention to detail have already welcomed back many returning guests. Each of the 5 cottages sleep up to 4 adults with 2 en-suite bedrooms with private hot tubs on a terraced lawn, a fully-equipped kitchen, dining, bar, and lounge with wood-burner. Each cottage has their own parking, plus secure storage for skis, golf clubs, bikes, and a laundry and drying room. There is also a communal Pinot Pit with open fire. The Cottages are perfect for a private escape or an extended group get-together.
Luxury Stays at the Cottages at Lake Hayes
The Cottages
The Perfect Location
Surrounded by ski fields, world class golf courses, renowned adventure activities and the 130km Queenstown Trail for biking/hiking on your doorstep
The cellar doors of Amisfield, Mora and Wet Jacket are within biking distance and the vineyards of Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn are a short drive
Soak in the views from the hot tub, read a book on the window seat or enjoy local wine at the Pinot Pit, and catch up on sleep on the luxurious beds
What our guests had to say
Amazing stay We stayed for 4 nights in the Luna cottage and loved everything about our stay. Beautiful peaceful setting on the lake, Wonderful views from the outdoor hot tub and beautifully designed furnishings in the self contained cottage. Great central location for walks and visit to...
Lisa A
What a beautiful to stay at!!! One of aotearoa treasures, this place is definitely a "Must stay at" in Queenstown. The cottages are absolutely stunning, with attention to detail shown throughout the whole interior, and that view - wow!!!! Thank you, thank you, will definitely be back xx
Aimee
My favorite Queenstown accommodation The Cottages has an amazing view. I could just sit by the window all day. Very relaxing. I love it is a little bit further away from crowded Queenstown tourist area but not far if you want to go to the town or Arrowtown for good food. Perfect for families...
JungyonKim29
Fabulous spot for friends, family, and couples! Loved staying in the relaxing and stylish cottages!! They have thought of everything and you really feel at home. Fabulous spot for friends, family, and couples. Close to everywhere in the Queenstown region. Can't wait to stay again!
TamaraMiles
We loved staying at The Cottages Lake Hayes. Well appointed with beautiful art, comfortable bed, and a well-appointed kitchen area. We stayed in cottage Moke, named after a lake in the area. The color scheme was to our taste, as each cottage has its own identity. Loved the location just below...
April
Loved it! Stunning spot! We stayed in Alta, one of the five cottages they offer. We absolutely loved everything about it. Amazing setting and clever layout to offer the incredible scenery. Had a few fresh nights and the cottage kept us nice n snug. Fresh eggs, handwritten postcard, the...
Vinny
We had the most fabulous time staying at The Cottages, so much space, stunning artwork, comfy beds, fab views and great location right on the lake and so close to Arrowtown with restaurants if you want to go out. We went skiing and are planning a summer trip mountain biking now.
Sofia
Brilliant execution! We had two cottages with friends and family. It’s a gorgeous location. It has been very thoughtfully planned and built. This made our stay a real pleasure - it’s far from a standard, “beige” holiday rental. We left some personal items in a drawer and...
luciej2025
Great base to explore We had a great stay in the very well designed cottages, that provided privacy and space. The location meant everything was super easy - direct access to the lake and loop track walk, a close drive to the most beautiful parts and restaurants of the Arrowtown and Queenstown...
Rich T
These cottages are beautifully designed right down to the last detail. The living space is generous and well laid out and the bedrooms finished to a high standard with no expense spared on the beds to ensure a great night's sleep. Situated right on the lake edge, it's hard to beat this...
Chris