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Property Amenities
Distinction Queenstown Nugget Point Boutique Hotel and Spa is nestled above the Shotover River. Its gardens and terraces feature views of the river and mountains. A lounge area combined with a library and bar leads into the dining area. The room features river views, two open fires, shelves of books, red-and-gold sofas, occasional tables, and Art Deco lamps.
The hotel's cellar has a fully soundproofed home theatre with deep sofas and a DVD library. Adjacent is a small wine cellar outfitted with fine wood cabinets, leather chairs, and a selection of mostly New Zealand wines, which can be used for wine tasting and private dinners for two. A fully equipped fitness center, tennis court, and squash room are among more recreational amenities.
Free open-air on-site parking is available adjacent to the hotel.
Business services such as photocopying and printing are available from reception on request. The hotel provides a computer in the lobby and wireless Internet access (surcharge) throughout as well.
Rooms
Distinction Queenstown Nugget Point Boutique Hotel and Spa offers 36 guestrooms with walk-out balconies or patios that overlook the gardens or Shotover River and surrounding mountains. Colour scheme and decor vary from guestroom to guestroom, but all offer sofas around coffee tables, desks with wireless Internet access (surcharge), and 32-inch wide-screen TVs with local channels. Other amenities include minibars with refrigerators and coffee/tea makers, plus irons/ironing boards, bathrobes, and slippers.
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Dining
Birches Restaurant - Serving à la carte contemporary New Zealand cuisine with an extensive wine and cognac list. Open for lunch and dinner.
Round tables of carved wood topped with glass, plus imposing wooden armchairs and chandeliers, set the tone. Enjoy views of Shotover River and valley.
Shotover Bar - Serving salads, sandwiches, soups, and other snacks, along with tea, coffee, wines, spirits, and evening cocktails. A white baby grand piano is available for guest use, or just sit by an open fire. Open all day and evening.
The Breakfast Room - Serving breakfasts only, but can be reserved for private functions at other times. Enjoy an open fire. Overlooks garden and birch trees.
Recreation
A professionally designed fitness room at the hotel offers weights, treadmills, exercise bicycles, and other fitness equipment. With two sides encased in glass, the fitness room overlooks the gardens and mountains. It also overlooks Distinction Queenstown Nugget Point Boutique Hotel and Spa's seasonal 25-metre outdoor swimming pool. There is also an outdoor tennis court and indoor squash court.
The Queenstown area is known as the adventure capital of New Zealand and has a host of sports and activities on offer, from skiing at nearby fields (the nearest, Coronet Peak, is 8 km from the hotel) to paragliding and parasailing on Lake Wakatipu (7 km). Bungee jumping, having originated in Queenstown, can be enjoyed at several locations. Jet boating is another famous activity; the nearest to Distinction Nugget Point is Shotover Jet (1 km), which guests can see passing by on the river below from the hotel 's terraces. Full lists of the many activities on offer can be found in local booking agencies and tourist information shops.
Arrowtown Golf Course (12 km) is open to the public and costs approximately NZ$55 (AU$45) per round. In addition, the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounding valleys offer plenty of opportunities for walking and hiking, as well as vineyard visits.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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“Everything we hoped for”
The earthquake in Christchurch meant a quick change of plans for our holiday therefor a change in hotels. After deciding to spend 3 of our nights in Queenstown we booked the Summer Sizzler package hoping that the hotel and special offer would live up to expectations. Initially we were aprehensive that it was a little far from town (about 8km) however after checking into our room (Riverview suite) these feelings disappeared. The room was very well appointed and clean though it could do with tissues in the bathroom and larger cups for tea and coffee. The bed was a large king and verrrrrry comfortable and a private balcony overlooking the Shotover river was a great place to relax with a bottle of wine after a busy day. It was very quiet when we were there as it is between seasons however this did not detract from the service which was always pleasant and efficient. The breakfast menu was adequate,well cooked and well presented. The only critizism we have was the quality of meal in the main dining room. Menu choice was fairly limited and when the mains were delivered we were disappointed at the quality of meal (beef) and overall presentation, in comparrison to other restaurants in town,given that prices charged were top dollar ($36-38 main). Overall we had a great experience and, if we could afford it, would definitely stay there again.
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The preferred airport for Distinction Queenstown Nugget Point Boutique Hotel and Spa is Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi.
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