Lakefront
From $420 / night
2 guestsKing65 m²
The Lakefront Alpine Studio
Floor-to-ceiling glass on the shoreline, with a hand-built schist fireplace and a private deep copper soaking tub.
- Copper tub
- Open hearth
- Lake deck
Queenstown · Southern Lakes, New Zealand
Your Perfect Getaway Awaits
Discover world-class comfort, breathtaking alpine views and personalised nature experiences, sculpted into the schist ridges above Lake Wakatipu.
- Lake Wakatipu shoreline
- Dark-sky stargazing
- Four-season alpine climate
Luxury Cabins & Suites
Architectural cedar chalets with radiant geothermal heating.
World-Class Nature Spa
Private cantilevered cedar tubs and panoramic glass saunas.
Local Alpine Dining
Farm-to-table Central Otago degustation and vineyard cellars.
Prime Wilderness Frontage
Direct lake access, surrounded by native beech forest.
Trusted & Flexible Stay
Flexible cancellation and a dedicated 24/7 private concierge.
Accommodations
Exquisite Rooms & Suites
Thoughtfully designed private sanctuaries framing unimpeded vistas of Lake Wakatipu and the snow-capped Southern Alps.
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Lakefront
Most coveted
From $680 / night
2–4 guestsSuper King + daybed95 m²
Private Cedar Hot Tub Chalet
A cantilevered cedar hot tub facing the Remarkables, a wood-burning hearth, raw slate floors and retractable glass sliders.
- Cedar hot tub
- Cast-iron fire
- Slate floors
Private ridge estate
From $1,150 / night
Up to 6 guests2 master wings180 m²
The Grand Southern Villa
An architectural estate above the tree line with a dedicated lodge butler, a heated geothermal plunge pool and a private wine cellar.
- Plunge pool
- Private butler
- In-villa cellar
Looking for a bespoke buyout or an extended multi-week residency?
Enquire about the whole estate
Curated moments
Experience Peace in the Southern Alps
Every encounter at Elysian is designed to re-tune the spirit: silence on glacial precipices, fireside pinot noir under untouched southern constellations.
Plan your stayWilderness modules
Tailored to the Solitary & Curious
01 · Night sky
Dark Sky Stargazing & Astrophotography
Expeditions with our resident astronomer, observatory telescopes and fireside mulled Central Otago pinot noir.
Daily at 21:00Enquire
02 · Air & ice
Guided Glacier & Heli-Hiking Treks
Private helicopter landings in the alpine with certified mountain guides, and hidden waterfalls no track reaches.
Weather permittingEnquire
03 · Culinary roots
Wild Foraging & Cellar Degustation
Forage native herbs with our chef, then settle into an eight-course paired tasting in the schist cellar.
Wed & SatEnquire
04 · Restoration
Forest Bathing & Cedar Mineral Pools
Guided forest bathing through untouched beech forest, ending in a mineral hot soak and sound-healing bells.
Included for guestsEnquire
The Sanctuary distinction
Architectural Silence & Intentional Care
The Elysian Standard
Carbon-zero ambition
Powered by on-site hydro micro-turbines and a solar battery array.
Best direct rate
A complimentary cellar-tasting bottle and late check-out on direct stays.
Weather-flexible scheduling
Free rescheduling when alpine weather redirects a helicopter flight.
24/7 dedicated concierge
Discreet stewards attending to fires, snow equipment and itineraries.
Design philosophy
Here, silence is the greatest luxury. We didn’t build to dominate this valley — we angled every beam of cedar to disappear into the schist face.
“Transcendent in every measure.”
Waking to morning mist lifting over Lake Wakatipu, straight from our cedar hot tub, was transcendent. An entirely new benchmark for luxury eco-hospitality.
Reservations
Reserve Your Sanctuary
Tell us when you would like to arrive. Our concierge replies personally within one business day with availability and your direct rate.
- +64 800 656 500
- [email protected]
- 1 Mount Nicholas–Beach Bay Rd, Walter Peak 9793, NZ