Rosewood Matakauri

5.0 star property
Upscale beach lodge with spa

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Lake view
LCD TV, DVD player, iPod dock, MP3 dock
LCD TV, DVD player, iPod dock, MP3 dock
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Sauna, hot tub, body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

Explore the area

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569 Glenorchy Road, Lake Wakatipu, Closeburn, 9197
  • Place, Skyline Queenstown
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, TSS Earnslaw Steamship
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Queenstown Gardens
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Grand Lake View Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Matakauri Four Bedroom Villa

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

Lake View Two Bedroom Villa

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Lake View Two Bedroom Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Lake View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lake View Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lake View Two Bedroom Loft Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Grand Lake View Suite (Villa Room)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Lake View Two Bedroom Loft Suite

  • Sleeps 5

Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Lake View Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Lake View Two Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 4

Matakauri Four Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 8

Grand Lake View Suite (Villa Room )

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Closeburn

Steps from the beach.A stay at this lodge places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Wakatipu and 6 miles (10 km) of Mt Crichton Loop Track. Mt Crichton Loop Track and SKYCITY Wharf Casino are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Skyline Queenstown - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Queenstown Mall - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Queenstown Gardens - 14 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saigon Kingdom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pub On Wharf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Atlas Beer Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smiths Craft Beer House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Finz - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Rosewood Matakauri

Upscale beach lodge with spa
Rosewood Matakauri offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. A fitness center, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Rosewood Matakauri. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Closeburn lodge is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rosewood Matakauri offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels and DVD players. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Matakauri Spa. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Rosewood Matakauri is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.6 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.6 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Matakauri Closeburn
Matakauri Lodge Closeburn
Matakauri Lodge
Rosewood Matakauri Lodge
Rosewood Matakauri Closeburn
Rosewood Matakauri Lodge Closeburn

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rosewood Matakauri to the airport?

Rosewood Matakauri is 9.3 mi (17-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rosewood Matakauri?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rosewood Matakauri on Oct 15, 2025 start from $1,272.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rosewood Matakauri have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rosewood Matakauri.

How close is Rosewood Matakauri to the beach?

This lodge is 4.6 mi (13-min drive) from Queenstown Beach and 8.9 mi (22-min drive) from Frankton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rosewood Matakauri offer free breakfast?

Rosewood Matakauri offers free full breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Rosewood Matakauri?

No, there is no casino at this lodge, but SKYCITY Wharf Casino (8-min drive) and Skycity Queenstown Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Rosewood Matakauri?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Rosewood Matakauri?

This lodge offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Rosewood Matakauri have a pool?

Rosewood Matakauri features an outdoor pool.

Does Rosewood Matakauri have a restaurant?

Rosewood Matakauri is home to THE DINING ROOM, which features local cuisine, light fare, and brunch.

Does Rosewood Matakauri have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Matakauri Spa, where you can enjoy mani/pedis, body treatments, and facials.

How close is Rosewood Matakauri to downtown Closeburn?

Rosewood Matakauri is 1.7 mi away from Closeburn.