Eichardt’s has the ultimate location in the heart of Queenstown – directly off the lake (but across the street). The boutique property has just 10 rooms – 5 suites in the main building, 4 apartments, and 1 private villa named The Residence. The building for the hotel was built in 1859 as a private residence, but was soon turned into a hotel.

Eichardt’s is the best for luxury when staying in Queenstown itself. I found the property a wonderful change from being in the luxury lodges. I loved the lodges, but it was nice to be in town again for a little bit. The property is walking distance to everything and you cannot beat the location. The rate includes breakfast, but not an evening meal. The property does host meals on occasion, if someone is interested. They sell out quickly as the guest list remains intimate.

I stayed in the main building. All five suites are upstairs with the bar and parlour downstairs. The rooms where quite large and the beds were one of my favorites of my stay.

My room had a little entry way in which you walked in, turned left, and were then in the living area. The second picture is the same space, but with my back to the fireplace. The blue glow is the TV on the music channel.

While still standing at the fireplace, the bedroom is 90 degrees to the right.

The bathroom was rather hard to photograph. The shower and soaking tub are stand alone. The closet and minibar are accessible through the bathroom as well. Marble was featured throughout and a nice compliment to the timber features elsewhere in the room. The toiletries were Molton Brown.

A peek into the closet. The robes were a charcoal color, which I really like as it is a nice change from white.

We did a quick tour of the apartments. They are not in the same building, but the block next to it. They are great for families and have a washer/dryer.

As you can tell from the pictures, the design inside the apartments compared to the suites is much different. The building for the apartments is much newer, where the suites are in a historic building.

I loved Eichardt’s. I can’t wait to stay at it again. The staff does a great job, the breakfast was fantastic, the bed provided one of my best nights of sleep on the trip, and the parlour is great for drinks. With the property being in Queenstown, it is a great base for all the activities in the area.

The Spire is another boutique, luxury offering in Queenstown that shares owners with Eichardt’s. It is more of a value offering and a great place if Eichardt’s is not available or budget doesn’t allow. Here is an insider piece tip for you – if you are working with a Virtuoso advisor, the amenities for Eichardt’s can be passed through to guests at Spire through our network and relationship.

Spire is a few blocks “up” or away from the water of Eichardt’s. Where Eichardt’s has rich colors with timber and stone features, Spire is contemporary and stylish. It has 10 rooms total and has fantastic New Zealand art hand picked and featured throughout the property.

Exterior view of the property.

The bathroom with stand alone shower and bathtub.

Eichardt’s Private Hotel is a Virtuoso property and through our partnership, I am proud to offer the following amenities: Upgrade on arrival, based on availability; daily full breakfast, for up to two in room guests; arrival cocktail and choice of the following classes – cocktail making with the head barmen or wine tasting with the sommelier; and early check in/late check out, based on availability.