Hotel Information: A driveway of birch trees and camellia bushes provides an inviting introduction to Nugget Point. The wood-panelled hall features an open fire, deep leather sofas, oil paintings, and mood lighting; a semi-circular desk with huge armchairs constitutes the relaxed reception area. International tourists linger at the fire or the concierge nook, where a flat-screen TV demonstrates touring and adventure sport options.

Insider tip: Nugget Point looks directly over the Shotover River, a name synonymous in New Zealand with the adrenaline sport of jet boating, in which specially designed boats travel at high speed over extremely shallow water. Guests can watch the bright yellow Shotover jet boats executing spins on the river below, and see them wait at a bend under the cliffs for the all-clear before continuing to their destination.

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Special Check-in Instructions

Nugget Point's front desk has limited hours.

Reception hours of operation: Monday–Sunday, 7 AM–11 PM.

Instructions: After booking a reservation via this Web site, guests must contact the property using the phone number provided in the reservation confirmation e-mail in order to inform the staff of arrival time and arrange for a meal if required. Otherwise, guests may also ring the front doorbell to gain access to the hotel after hours.

Rooms

Nugget Point has 36 guestrooms with walk-out balconies or patios that overlook the gardens or the Shotover River and surrounding mountains. Colour scheme and décor varies from guestroom to guestroom, but all offer sofas around coffee tables, desks with complimentary dial-up Internet access, and 30-inch widescreen TVs with local channels. Other amenities include minibars with refrigerators and coffee/tea makers, plus irons and ironing boards, and bathrobes and slippers.

Room Amenities

• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Internet access - dial-up
• Direct-dial phone
• Internet access - complimentary
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service

• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Iron/ironing board
• Television
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

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 Nugget Point's seasonal 25-metre swimming pool, which is outdoors and has an adjacent spa tub. 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 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.

• Golfing nearby
• Skiing - downhill nearby
• Skiing - cross-country nearby
• Snowboarding nearby
• Snowmobiling nearby
• Rowing or canoeing nearby
• Boat launch nearby
• Motor boating nearby
• Rafting nearby
• Personal watercraft nearby

• Sailing nearby
• Water skiing nearby
• Pilates classes/instruction on site
• Racquetball/squash on site
• Tennis on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Mountain biking nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Skydiving nearby
• Fishing nearby

Property Amenities

Nugget Point is a boutique hotel of 36 rooms nestled above the Shotover River. Its gardens and terraces feature views of the river and mountains, along with a swimming pool and spa tub, and a private spa deck offers a second spa tub. A lounge area combined with a library and bar leads into the dining area. The room has river views, two open fires, and shelves of books. Red-and-gold sofas, occasional tables, Art Deco lamps, and a chess table add to the British country house atmosphere. The hotel's cellar has a fully soundproofed home theatre with deep sofas and a video library containing 200 DVDs. Adjacent is a small wine cellar outfitted with fine wood cabinets, leather chairs, and a selection of mostly Australian and New Zealand wines, which can be used for wine tasting and private dinners for two. A fully equipped fitness centre, tennis court, and squash room are among more recreational amenities. There is also a helipad.

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. Nugget Point has a conference room (approximately 140 square metres) that can seat 60 and has a large patio/balcony along two sides offering views of the Shotover River and mountains. Projectors, flipcharts, whiteboards, and electronic whiteboards are available for hire. Computer stations with wireless Internet access can be arranged for NZ$200 (AU$170) per day per station.

• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Number of rooms: 36
• Number of floors: 3
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business services
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Complimentary breakfast
• Concierge services
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Event catering
• Fireplace in lobby
• Fitness equipment
• Front desk (limited hours)

• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Library
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Medical assistance available
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Patio
• Picnic area
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Shoe shine
• Smoke-free property
• Spa tub
• Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
• Tour assistance
• Video library
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

Location Details

Queenstown-Frankton International Airport (ZQN): Approximate travel time is 20 minutes and distance is 15 km.

Getting there: Nugget Point offers a car pick-up service at the airport. Taxis and shuttle buses are other options. Car rentals are also available online. Click the links below for instructions/details.

Getting around: A taxi to the centre of Queenstown is NZ$16–$25 (AU$13–$21) including call-out fee; subject to change without notice. The hotel operates a courtesy scheduled service to town at 10 AM, 2 PM, and 5 PM, with returns about fifteen minutes later from the Information Centre at the corner of Shotover and Camp Street.

Queenstown has a very compact town centre (1.5 square km) that makes walking very easy. However, the pay-as-you-go Shopper Bus has a fixed route that passes points of interest and hotels in and around town for NZ$2.50–$4 (AU$2–$3.50); subject to change without notice. It departs approximately every fifteen minutes from Camp Street from early morning until late evening. Most tours and activities offer complimentary transportation from Station Building on Shotover Street, and many offer complimentary hotel pick-up service.

By bus (click here)

Closest bus stop to the hotel: Nugget Point
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 40 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$16–$25 (AU$13–$21) per person; subject to change without notice.

Schedule and directions (subject to change without notice): The Super Shuttle bus service departs from the airport to coincide with flight times. There is no set route; the shuttle drops passengers off at hotels upon request.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 20 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$26–$36 (AU$21–$30); subject to change without notice.

Instructions: Taxi stands are located outside baggage claim at the airport terminal.

By car (click here)

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 25 minutes

Driving directions from Queenstown-Frankton International Airport (ZQN): Leave the airport car park, go straight across the first roundabout and then turn right onto the main Kawarau Road. Proceed for about 500 metres until encountering another roundabout. Turn left down Frankton Road, head into Queenstown, and continue around the corner to the right onto Stanley Street and down a hill. Take a right turn at the second roundabout, heading towards Arthurs Point and Coronet Peak along Gorge Road. Follow this winding road over two bridges and past the Shotover complex. About 500 metres after this, Nugget Point will be on the right.

By shuttle (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 20 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$5–$15 (AU$8–$13); subject to change without notice.

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Nugget Point has a car service to meet guests at the airport. Guests' names and the name of the resort will appear on a signboard held up in the arrivals hall by the driver. The hotel shuttle service is available 24 hours daily. However, guests must contact the hotel at least 48 hours in advance in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact details will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.

Dining

A complimentary Continental or traditional English breakfast is provided each morning.

Birches Restaurant - Lunches and dinners of à la carte contemporary New Zealand cuisine. Homemade ice creams and sorbets. Extensive wine and cognac list. Round tables of carved wood topped with glass, plus imposing wooden armchairs and chandeliers, set the tone. Expansive views of Shotover River and valley.

Shotover Bar - Salads, sandwiches, soups, and other snacks. Tea, coffee, wines, spirits, and evening cocktails. Open fire. Decorated with plush red sofas and armchairs, occasional tables with pots of orchids, and Art Deco lamps. White baby grand piano for guest use. Open all day and evening.

The Breakfast Room - Breakfasts only, but can be used for private functions at other times. Country-style wooden tables, striped chairs, and displays of bottles create a rustic setting. Open fire. Overlooks garden and birch trees.

Address

146 Arthurs Point Rd

Queenstown, 9197

New Zealand

Nearest major airport:

Queenstown, New Zealand (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)