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
Mora 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
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
Great base to explore We had a great stay in the very well designed cottages, that provided privacy and space. The location meant everything was super easy - direct access to the lake and loop track walk, a close drive to the most beautiful parts and restaurants of the Arrowtown and Queenstown...
Rich T
We loved staying at The Cottages Lake Hayes. Well appointed with beautiful art, comfortable bed, and a well-appointed kitchen area. We stayed in cottage Moke, named after a lake in the area. The color scheme was to our taste, as each cottage has its own identity. Loved the location just below...
April
What a beautiful to stay at!!! One of aotearoa treasures, this place is definitely a "Must stay at" in Queenstown. The cottages are absolutely stunning, with attention to detail shown throughout the whole interior, and that view - wow!!!! Thank you, thank you, will definitely be back xx
Aimee
These cottages are the best! Spectacular view over the lake & spaciously set up with a great outdoor fire pit for evening drinks. Modern design inside with great window seats and large windows that open up. Awesomely comfy beds! We took 3 cottages for a girls weekend, location near Arrowtown...
Ange
Awesome family holiday My family had a wonderful long weekend at the The Cottages. We loved the attention to detail and the special touches that were provided by Kirsty and Justin. The location is great and the views are stunning (including from the by the fire in the Pinot Pit). I...
hannahbJ3188BF
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
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
Fabulous cottage accommodation Lake Hayes Cottages are very well appointed to the highest standard. Every detail has been thought of with tasteful decor throughout. Amazing views and fantastic location close to Arrowtown. A must visit. We can’t wait to stay again!
duncanmcnz
A most idyllic location, right on lake Hayes. More peaceful than Queenstown yet only a short drive when you want to go there. We found the location close to everything you would typically want to do in the area, Arrowtown, Gibbston Valley, on the way to Wanaka, Coronet Peak…. The...
Traveller-Anonymo
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