Alta Cottage

Luxury lakefront accommodation with a hot tub on Lake Hayes, Queenstown, with stunning lake and mountain views.

  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
  • FromNZD $545

Amenities
  • Hot Tub
  • 200 sq. m including private terrace & lawn
  • Super king or twin-singles with Sealy mattresses
  • Luxury bed linen and towels
  • Under-floor heating throughout
  • Wood burner
  • WiFi
  • Smart TV with SKY
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Pantry basics
  • Nespresso machine & capsules
  • Washing machine & dryer
  • Ironing board & iron
  • Drying room
  • Bike, ski and golf club storage room
  • Hairdryer
  • 2 private car park spots

Iconic, peaceful and private location with stunning views, luxurious interiors, a curated art collection and exquisite attention to detail. 

ALTA Cottage sleeps up to 4 guests with 2 en-suite bedrooms with private terrace and hot tub, a fully-equipped kitchen, dining, bar, and lounge with wood-burner. It also has its own parking, secure storage for skis, golf clubs, bikes, and a laundry and drying room. There is also a communal Pinot Pit with a fire.

ALTA Cottage is the most elevated cottage with stunning mountain views over Lake Hayes – the expansive window seat is the perfect spot to capture the famous alpine glow at sunset and sunrise. The gold butterflies art work by Anna Stichbury steal the show in the lounge, and a favourite spot to relax is the double swing chair on your private bedroom terrace.

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View of mountains from Alta Cottage
Alta Cottage Kitchen and lounge area
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Alta cottage bedroom set up with super king bed
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Alta cottage terrace and outdoor swing chair
Alta cottage bedroom set up with twin XL single beds
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Alta cottage art
Alta cottage soft furnishings on window seat
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What our guests had to say

Always the best sleep and beautiful spot to recharge reconnect and restart

Royal

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

I recently had the pleasure in staying a couple of nights at the Lake Hayes Cottages. What an absolute treasure this place is. The cottage we stayed in was first class, the bed was extremely comfortable, the interior was absolutely beautiful, inviting, and most importantly restful. Lake...

Aimee

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

A most idyllic location, right on lake Hayes. More peaceful than Queenstown yet only a short drive when you want to go there. We found the location close to everything you would typically want to do in the area, Arrowtown, Gibbston Valley, on the way to Wanaka, Coronet Peak…. The...

Traveller-Anonymo

The cottages are very spacious, beautifully designed, and decorated. They are in a wonderful location overlooking Lake Hayes, close to both Arrowtown and Queenstown. I would recommend the cottages for a long weekend.

Jason

Perfection Words can’t describe how perfect our 3 nights were in the “Moke” cottage. From the breathtaking views, to the amazing interior and exterior design of the cottage. Hands down the most perfect accommodation we’ve ever stayed in. We’ll be back again...

Shaun A

Hidden Gem We booked the entire property for a 5 day holiday of adventure-packed family and friends celebration. The accommodation was first class. the rooms are so comfortable with everything you could possibly need. The location was superb so close to everything - Arrowtown, the mountain, the...

Sarah V

Amazing Gorgeous spot! Better than any hotel I've stayed at. The whole experience was really easy, the check in was seamless, the cottages are beautiful, every detail has been thought of. We can't wait to come back!

theyseemerollin

Did NOT want to leave Absolutely loved the cottages! Chilled bubbles in the fridge, chocolate and a handwritten welcome note. Hot tub was amazing, the gardens, clean place and comfortable. Just what we needed. Everything was awesome! Thank you!

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