阿祖爾旅館(Azur Luxury Lodge)

Not what we expected. We didn’t think this was 5 star at all. PROS—if you like lodging close to a city, Azur is very close to the hustle and bustle of nice restaurants and shops in Queenstown. Views from rooms are ok. CONS—rooms are NOT luxurious, carpet is cheap and very low quality, TV is oddly placed and low quality, beds are 2 singles joined together so you can feel the ridge in the middle, and my husband’s side was lower than my side. Very uncomfortable for couples!!! Bathroom area was nice though. Huge flies were flying around in our room when we checked in. The rooms are located downhill and you have to walk up and down very steep hills to get to your room. My husband and I are very fit and we could do the walk but this is not a friendly walk for older folks or disabled folks. They have golf carts that can drive you up and down but it’s still a very steep hill. The food is just average. The breakfast served in the room was not complete—an item was missing from our order, the plate was sweaty because it came covered because it was transported from the lodge all the way down the hill. My coffee came in a sippy cup so that it didn’t spill. Sippy cup in a 5 star hotel??? Nahhhh!! There’s no dinner option in the hotel. You have to head to town to eat or order Uber eats . The missing dinner option actually in my opinion makes this hotel/lodging a 3 or 4 star at the most. I’m not sure where the 5 star reviews come from, but my husband and I did not like this hotel. Sorry to burst your bubble but we have traveled extensively and stayed in many luxurious 5 star hotels all over the world and Azur lodge is a 3 star….maybe we’ll give it 4 star because of the nice bathroom and the proximity to town. There were even cobwebs in the table lamp!! We had just stayed 2 nights in Blanket Bay resort in Glenorchy and that was EXCEPTIONAL!!!—-a 10 star hotel!!!! If you’re looking for true luxury, go to Blanket Bay…I’d give Azur a miss!!!

We stayed at Azur at the end of a two week vacation through New Zealand. It was the perfect way to end our trip. The team at Azur is wonderful and attentive. They made every part of our stay so special. Breakfast was delicious. The afternoon tea and canapés were such a nice touch. We appreciated the drives into town for dinner, hiking, etc. We celebrated my birthday during this stay and the team helped my husband with special touches upon our arrival. Not to be forgotten- the view from our villa was spectacular. Queenstown was our favorite city. The Azur team was helpful with recommendations of local things to do. I highly recommend Azur! 5 stars!

This place is spectacular. It is luxury on steroids. Each cabin is so private. The amenities are excellent. The food is amazing, as is the great staff. Catalina, Will, Alex and Victoria made our stay a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The view of the lake and the mountains from our room was enough that we didn't want to leave. We could have just stayed on-property the whole time. Don't miss it.

Azur Lodge is other worldly. The lodge is gorgeous, peaceful and provides spectacular rooms and views. The people are truly world class and from around the world. They are the kindest, most helpful, professional and wonderful people. They are immediately like friends…that want you to have the most positive memorable experience. This is our second visit to Azur…last time was 8 years ago. And Azur is simply consistent world class. To me, Azur is a must stay home away from home…as everything about it…is uplifting, kind, positive and simply the place to create magical memories. we shall return.

My husband and I were in NZ for 2 weeks and Azur was the highlight of our trip. The staff are incredibly kind and friendly and really do try to tailor everything to your needs and preferences. The villas are beautiful and the tiniest details have been considered - heated floors, plenty of towels, fluffy robes, a hair straightener/flat iron, toothbrushes, makeup remover, a mini sewing kit, a yoga mat… just to name a few. The villas are spacious and comfortable and we honestly had to make ourselves leave. I slept so well every night and had the worlds best view to wake up to. The food is delicious and made to order. Even without a formal restaurant on the property, the lodge provides so much food between breakfast, canapés and afternoon tea that you barely even need dinner! But when you are ready for dinner, there is always someone available at the lodge to drive you into town (5-10 mins at maximum) or you can order takeaway and have it brought to your villa. The views from the property and the villas are just amazing. We had a few rainy days and even those views are just as beautiful. There are so many places in NZ that make you feel like you’re living in a picture and the views of the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu are no different. If you value experiences and want a few days to press pause and soak in the beauty in Queenstown, this is the place to do it!