Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat Joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat, a secluded luxury lodge overlooking Lake Pukaki in New Zealand’s central South Island with uninterrupted views to Aoraki Mount Cook, has been welcomed into Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), the globally renowned collection of independent luxury hotels.
LXRY-LIST-2025
Seduced By the South Island! Mindfood Magazine Visits Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat
Pukaki Cellar Observatory Experience
Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! Pukaki Observatory Stargazing Experience
🌟TIME to celebrate🌟 We are very proud to share that the Retreat has made TIME’s influential 2024 ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list!
We are still pinching ourselves with the news that we have been selected to be included in TIME’s list of The World’s Greatest Places of 2024!
World Class Stargazing
World Class Stargazing! Mackenzie Region is one of the clearest Dark Sky Reserves in the world.
ROOM FOR TWO: Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat, New Zealand
Travel journalist Matt Brace stayed in Villa Puaka at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat. Whilst staying at the Retreat, Matt commented on the ‘cosy’ feeling of the villa, the ‘delicious food’ and much more.
New Zealand’s Best Hot Tub Holiday
Travel Journalist Brook Sabin Visits Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat.
Press Pause
Cuisine Magazine says: There’s a lot more than mountain views to nourish you, at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat.
Relax Under the Stars at The Retreat
We’ve been featured in Luxury Travel Magazine as one of the five best authentic experiences in New Zealand.
In the Lap of Luxury
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat is featured among New Zealand's finest luxury properties on TVNZ's Lap of Luxury travel programme.
Stargazing and Fine Dining at The Retreat
Celebrate Matariki, Māori New Year, with special dining and stargazing events at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat.
Saving the Night Sky: A Dark Sky Nation
The Retreat is proud to be part of New Zealand's bid to become the world's first dark sky nation.
Magnificent Stays in the Mackenzie Country
NewstalkZB’s Mike Yardley praises Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat as "the pinnacle of indulgence.”
Stargazing in the Aoraki Mackenzie Region
New Zealand Herald writer Jacqui Gibson visits the Retreat and explores stargazing in the Aoraki Mackenzie region.
Wellness with Wow Factor
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat has been featured as one of New Zealand’s most luxurious spa retreats.
Winter in the Mackenzie Region
Experience the best of winter in the legendary Mackenzie, when you stay at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat.
A Time for Renewal
After a devastating forest fire, we rededicate ourselves to our vision for Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat: A place of rest, wellness and renewal.
A Solo Escape
Our Retreat is the perfect escape, whether for a romantic couple’s getaway or a self-care solo vacation, as one NZ Herald writer discovered.
Down in the Scenic South
OK! Magazine enjoys a getaway from urban life and finds luxury in the pristine wilderness at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat.
Filming A Wrinkle in Time
We were privileged to welcome Storm Reid, Oprah and Director Ava DuVernay during filming of A Wrinkle in Time.
To the Lake House
The Retreat is "a luxurious and secluded place where travellers can relax and rejuvenate," according to MiNDFOOD magazine.
Congratulations Adi and Ratna!
We are proud and honoured to be a part of such a special wedding day at Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat.
Lake Pukaki Among World’s Clearest Waters
Our very own Lake Pukaki has been named among the world’s clearest waters by Condé Nast Traveler.