Stoneridge Estate is a luxury lodge, wedding and event venue and boutique vineyard on the shores of Lake Hayes, just fifteen minutes from Queenstown. Set amidst acres of sprawling gardens and vines, with panoramic views over the sparkling lake and majestic mountain peaks, the estate combines five-star facilities with warm, personalised New Zealand hospitality.
Guests stay in The Lodge, The Retreat or The Cottage, each luxuriously furnished with characterful touches salvaged from historic buildings — arched doors, antique lamps and mirrors collected from old churches. Stays come with thoughtful rituals: private spa time complete with complimentary champagne, in-room wine and cheese platters, access to a pool and gym, and a complimentary continental and cooked breakfast. The estate holds a Qualmark 5 Star Silver Sustainable Tourism Business award and a MICHELIN Key.
As a venue, Stoneridge hosts ceremonies in its peaceful stone chapel or spectacular gardens, receptions grand or intimate, and carefully-crafted packages spanning romantic elopements and heli-weddings to full-day celebrations, alongside private functions and meetings or retreats. The cellar door is open daily from 11.00am to 5.00pm for tastings of the estate's boutique wines, platters and nibbles, welcoming walk-ins and appointments alike.
On the quiet shores of Lake Hayes, fifteen minutes from central Queenstown, Stoneridge Estate wears several hats with unusual grace. It is a five-star luxury lodge, a sought-after wedding and event venue, and a boutique vineyard, all set within acres of sprawling gardens and vines. Panoramic views stretch over the sparkling lake to the surrounding mountain peaks, and the whole place hums with a peace that makes the drive up the snaking driveway feel like a genuine arrival.
What ties it all together is a deep sense of character. The estate's buildings have been lovingly rescued and restored — the owner's passion for saving old structures shows in arched doors, antique lamps and mirrors collected from churches and woven into the architecture. Guests consistently describe the result as magical, and the accolades back it up: Stoneridge holds a Qualmark 5 Star Silver Sustainable Tourism Business award and a MICHELIN Key in the 2025 hotel guide.
Accommodation comes in three forms: The Lodge, The Retreat and The Cottage, with packages and offers available throughout the year. Inside, rooms are luxuriously furnished — past guests of the Cardona Suite mention a view "to die for", a walk-in wardrobe, a huge bathroom, a coffee machine and plenty of snacks. Little rituals are part of the stay: book a private spa slot complete with complimentary champagne, or return to your room for a complimentary wine and cheese platter. There is a caring turndown service, a Nespresso-stocked mini-bar, and access to a stunning pool and gym.
Mornings begin with a complimentary continental and cooked breakfast, which reviewers single out as delicious and backed by a good menu. Lodge dining extends beyond breakfast, and tables can be booked online in advance.
Stoneridge has built a reputation as one of Queenstown's most romantic wedding destinations. Couples can exchange vows in the peaceful stone chapel, surrounded by lovely English gardens, or out in the spectacular grounds. Receptions range from grand celebrations to intimate affairs, with a variety of reception and private dining spaces offering indoor/outdoor flow and stunning views over Lake Hayes.
The wedding team offers carefully-crafted packages spanning romantic elopements, heli-weddings and full-day ceremony and reception options, with bespoke cuisine for the big day. The estate also caters for private functions and hosts meetings and retreats, bringing the same five-star service to corporate gatherings and smaller get-togethers.
The boutique vineyard's cellar door is open daily from 11.00am to 5.00pm for wine tastings, platters and nibbles — walk-ins are welcome, and appointments can be made for a more tailored visit. Visitors describe the tastings as pleasant and well researched, and the boutique wines as lovely enough to take home alongside the memories of the day.
Part of Stoneridge's appeal is how much surrounds it. The team helps guests experience Queenstown through wine tours, walking and hiking, winter sports, cycling and day trips. For those who would rather not stray far, wellness offerings, the pool and the sprawling gardens keep the days gently full.
Practicalities are simple: the estate sits at 756 Lake Hayes-Arrow Junction Highway, RD 1, Queenstown 9371, with reservations for accommodation and dining made online or by phone on (+64) 3 442 1021, and enquiries welcomed at [email protected]. Whether you come for a night, a wedding, or simply a glass of wine at the cellar door, Stoneridge delivers that rare combination of sublime scenery and warm, personalised New Zealand hospitality.