The Owner’s Residence is Waimarino Lodge’s most exclusive stay, a private, architecturally designed retreat with sweeping views over Lake Wakatipu. Positioned at the front of the site yet beautifully secluded, it’s perfect for families or groups seeking space, style and complete privacy. With expansive living areas, premium finishes, and world-class amenities, it offers the comfort of home with the service of a luxury lodge, all set against one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking backdrops.

Each of our freestanding modern Villas offers our guests refined understated luxury, hidden in the lush green landscape with stunning views of the Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountain ranges that envelop the lodge.  With generous living areas, sophisticated styling, outdoor and indoor fireplaces, and an oversized hidden outdoor bath this is not your standard accommodation experience.  Gourmet breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner, and pre-dinner drinks are included in your stay. 

This modern Design Base Architects design provides generous living areas and sophisticated styling making our 1 bedroom Premium Villas the ultimate in sophisticated yet understated luxury. The 180-degree views out to the lake and surrounding mountain ranges, give our guests an unmatched sense of connection with nature. The generous deck provides the perfect viewing platform to start and end your day.  The deck hides an oversized bath, the perfect spot for a little star gazing, and a night-cap...