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Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago offers villa and studio accommodations in Central Otago, on the edge of Lake Dunstan. Guests can enjoy the onsite bar and restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. This resort is a 45-minute drive from Queenstown and a 40-minute drive from Wanaka. The accommodations is located on a picturesque marina connected to Lake Dunstan. Each unit is modern and spacious. Guests bringing their boats have direct access to the lake. There is free parking available. The Moorings Restaurant and Bar offers sophisticated casual dining with spectacular lake and mountain views. Barista coffee, pizza and bar snacks are also available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Cycling


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 king beds
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Monique
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely modern room but no sink in room and had to use sink in the Bathroom which is not really my thing Nice comfortable place to stay with a nice view and a good restaurant onsite
  • Bernece
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfortable, clean and in a nice setting. Great restaurant and friendly staff.
  • Lily
    Australia Australia
    Cromwell is a quaint little town, so we only stayed 1 night as a stop on our trip from Queenstown to Wanaka. The apartments were really comfortable and clean, and had great heating options. We also loved the lake view and watching the ducks from...
  • Deej10
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very comfortable, clean room. PLenty of space. Bathroom was lovely and clean. Great outlook. Easy walking paths around to enjoy the surroundings. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
  • Pamela
    Australia Australia
    Everything you could need was in the room. It was self contained. The view was stunning.
  • Tim
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A well appointed apartment which was very warm on a cool day. It was spacious and well laid out with walk in wardrobe and a large bathroom with both a bath and shower. The location was quiet with a great view and convenient parking. There was an...
  • Lee
    Singapore Singapore
    Amazing place! We could see the stars from the balcony at night
  • Lara
    Australia Australia
    An amazing view from our balcony, large spacious room, great bathroom with bath
  • Vanessa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I really enjoyed the deck it was huge, the rooms are a really good size. The kitchen is very well kitted out with a lot of extras I wouldn't expect. The spa was absolutely amazing big size. Very enjoyable
  • Julie
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful place! Extremely clean. We were very impressed with the entire experience.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few hours

  • I’d like to book this room for 2 adults and a 12 year old girl for two nights please

    Hi There, Apologies these rooms are only available for two people. We don't supply fold out beds, the only option would be to book a Double Studio abo..
    Answered on 22 November 2021
  • Hi! Do you have free car parking at the property?

    Hi there Yes we offer free car parking :)
    Answered on 5 July 2021
  • Does the one bed spa villa have a boat mooring?

    Hi there Yes, it sure does underneath the balcony :)
    Answered on 11 January 2021
  • Hi Does the 3 bedroom unit have 3 seperate bedrooms ? Also how many bathrooms

    HI There, Yes that is correct. 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms :)
    Answered on 13 August 2021
  • Good evening, do you require a vaccination pass to stay? Thanks.

    Hi There, Yes we do
    Answered on 20 March 2022
  • Hi there, what is your vaccination policy for guests from 5th April? Thanks.

    Hi there. Thanks for your question. Since the announcement around vaccination passes being optional for businesses in NZ, we at the Heritage Lake Reso..
    Answered on 5 April 2022
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Moorings Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $59. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardEftposCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving at the resort after 22.00 hours are asked to contact the hotel in advance with an approximate time of arrival so that an after-hours check in can be arranged.

If you are planning on bringing children, please inform the property in advance to arrange bedding options, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago

  • Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
  • Check-in at Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago is 4.3 miles from the center of Cromwell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment
    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Triple
  • Guests staying at Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago has 1 restaurant:

    • Moorings Restaurant & Bar
  • The prices at Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.