Restaurants & Bars
Ayrburn
Eat & Drink at Ayrburn. Go for a coffee or an afternoon cocktail. A gelato for the kids or a long lunch with friends. Whatever the occasion, whatever your mood, Ayrburn has you covered
Amisfield Bistro
An essential destination for gourmands & vinophiles. Renowned chef, Vaughan Mabee, uses his creative genius to create a gastronomic revelations in a relaxed environment overlooking local vineyards
Mora Wines & Kitchen
Brilliant for brunch. Cuisine that’s focused on quality, taste & seasonality using some of NZ’s finest sustainable ingredients sourced in and around the four coasts of the South Island
Aosta
Inspired by the cooking techniques of Northern Italy, paired with ingredients carefully selected from growers, breeders, suppliers and wine grown on the land around Central Otago
Cave - Japanese Sake & Tapas
Indulge in the authentic flavours of Japanese cuisine at Cave - Japanese Sake & Tapas. The warm and welcoming atmosphere, combined with the authentic Japanese dishes, create an unparalleled experience
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La Rumbla
Exceptional tapas and cocktail bar in historic Arrowtown. La Rumbla takes inspiration from the streets and culture of Catalonia providing dining until late with a lively and relaxed atmosphere
Slow Cuts
Casual dining in Arrowtown to eat in or take home
The Fork & Tap
Pint? Great pub in Arrowtown that serves craft and tried & tested beer, local wines and delicious locally sourced food
The Dishery
Enjoy locally sourced & seasonal fresh food, cocktails & wine next to the picturesque Arrow River Reserve and Chinese Village. Serving an all-day menu with lots of space for the kids to run around
The Blue Door
The perfect place to start or finish your evening in Arrowtown. Best cocktails in town and live music on Wednesday nights
Rosie’s Plate
Have a platter delivered to the Pinot Pit and sit and watch the sunset over the lake and on the Crown Range whilst enjoying a glass of pinot and some delicious local artisan bites
What our guests had to say
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
Fabulous cottage accommodation Lake Hayes Cottages are very well appointed to the highest standard. Every detail has been thought of with tasteful decor throughout. Amazing views and fantastic location close to Arrowtown. A must visit. We can’t wait to stay again!
duncanmcnz
Great views from the hot tub! The cottages are in a beautiful setting and are super clean and well-kept. The art by NZ artists adds to the ambiance as does some classic pieces of furniture. Sitting in the hot tub you get great views of Lake Hayes. It is 2min onto the walking trail around the...
Sandra H
Stunning stay on beautiful Lake Hayes What a spot. This is an absolute gem, perfectly positioned for our family ski trip between Queenstown, Cardrona, Coronet Peak and the Remarkables. The cottage was beautifully designed and appointed, and was incredibly cosy with its heated floors and wood...
Richard F
Outstanding location and views I was looking for something outside of Queenstown itself with easy access to the other attractions in the area and this cottage really came through on that front. Beautiful views of Lake Hayes and an added bonus to look at those views from the hot-tub. Well set-up...
MaryJ366
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
Outstanding The location of Lake Hayes sells itself, but the accommodation was absolutely perfect in every way. Fastidiously clean, beautifully appointed from the linen, to the furnishings, and kitchen amenities, could not have asked for more. The personal outdoor hot tub facing the lake is...
Eve H
Stayed 3 nights in hope cottage which was on the lake edge with a beautiful hot tub privately placed outside the bedroom. Two bedrooms, amazing couple size shower and lovely toiletries. Beds super comfortable! Sky TV and a Bluetooth speaker nespresso, milk frother, dishwasher, everything you...
Deena
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
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