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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 Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Cycling

Bike tours


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Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
7.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tracy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We opted to stay in one of the west-facing 1-bedroom unit, in order to catch the late afternoon sun. The unit was very well equipped with enough items to make a long term stay an attractive possibility. We loved the walk-in double shower, along...
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Couldn't fault it , a real gem , superb spot too , 12/10 easily 👌
  • Kathleen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely clean unit overlooking lake. Location is good if you want to use as a base for visits to Wanaka and Queentown. Great meal at the restaurant as well.
  • Chye
    Singapore Singapore
    The view from the room was superb. Very tranquil location.
  • 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...

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

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • 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 private 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
Cancellation 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 $56. 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
    • Bike tours
  • Room options at Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment
    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Triple
  • 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.

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

  • Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago has 1 restaurant:

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