Restaurants & Bars
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La Rumbla
Exceptional tapas and cocktail bar in historic Arrowtown. La Rumbla takes inspiration from the streets and culture of Catalonia providing dining until late with a lively and relaxed atmosphere
Aosta
Inspired by the cooking techniques of Northern Italy, paired with ingredients carefully selected from growers, breeders, suppliers and wine grown on the land around Central Otago
Amisfield Bistro
An essential destination for gourmands & vinophiles. Renowned chef, Vaughan Mabee, uses his creative genius to create a gastronomic revelations in a relaxed environment overlooking local vineyards
Akarua Wines & Kitchen
Brilliant for brunch. Cuisine that’s focused on quality, taste & seasonality using some of NZ’s finest sustainable ingredients sourced in and around the four coasts of the South Island
The Dishery
Enjoy locally sourced & seasonal fresh food, cocktails & wine next to the picturesque Arrow River Reserve and Chinese Village. Serving an all-day menu with lots of space for the kids to run around
Terra Mia
Best pizzas in New Zealand. Traditional Italian home cooking in Arrowtown featuring authentic Italian dishes prepared with the best local ingredients. Offering homemade pasta and pizza 7 days a week
Slow Cuts
Casual dining in Arrowtown to eat in or take home
The Fork & Tap
Pint? Great pub in Arrowtown that serves craft and tried & tested beer, local wines and delicious locally sourced food
The Blue Door
The perfect place to start or finish your evening in Arrowtown. Best cocktails in town and live music on Wednesday nights
Rosie’s Plate
Have a platter delivered to the Pinot Pit and sit and watch the sunset over the lake and on the Crown Range whilst enjoying a glass of pinot and some delicious local artisan bites
What our guests had to say
A luxury stay The Cottages at Lake Hayes was the perfect accommodation booking I have ever chosen. The immediate reply when enquiring about my stay made is simple and clear. The communication was available the entire stay and the quality of each cottage was 100% best value. The decor and...
Taane
Delightful stay Great stay at the cottages at lake Hayes. Each of the cottages are tastefully done, great big sliding windows capturing the best views. Warm, lots of light, spacious bedrooms with ensuites. Perfect for family visits or friends. So close to Amisfield, Akarua, arrowtown and...
Woods295
Such a paradise! Sometimes Instagram does not live up to reality. I had been following the cottages at Lake Hayes thinking how wonderful they looked. They are even better in reality! Impeccably designed to the incredible views, they are so comfortable and feel like you want to live in one...
Ro
We had the most fabulous time staying at The Cottages, so much space, stunning artwork, comfy beds, fab views and great location right on the lake and so close to Arrowtown with restaurants if you want to go out. We went skiing and are planning a summer trip mountain biking now.
Sofia
Always the best sleep and beautiful spot to recharge reconnect and restart
Royal
The cottages are very spacious, beautifully designed, and decorated. They are in a wonderful location overlooking Lake Hayes, close to both Arrowtown and Queenstown. I would recommend the cottages for a long weekend.
Jason
Loved it! Stunning spot! We stayed in Alta, one of the five cottages they offer. We absolutely loved everything about it. Amazing setting and clever layout to offer the incredible scenery. Had a few fresh nights and the cottage kept us nice n snug. Fresh eggs, handwritten postcard, the...
Vinny
We stayed at Hope Cottage for three nights. The cottage is very comfortable and the decor is superb. Having a private spa tub was excellent and it was a great way to end the day, soaking in the tub watching the sun go down, while enjoying some great Pinot Noir. The outlook to Lake Hayes is...
Jennie
I recently had the pleasure in staying a couple of nights at the Lake Hayes Cottages. What an absolute treasure this place is. The cottage we stayed in was first class, the bed was extremely comfortable, the interior was absolutely beautiful, inviting, and most importantly restful. Lake...
Aimee
We loved it!! We were so thrilled when we arrived at our cottage and saw the beautiful setting and gorgeous lake views.We were equally excited when we went inside, it is a fab, modern and tastefully decorated space. We were given a very warm welcome and left to enjoy our stunning view, crisp...
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