ROKI Collection Queenstown in New Zealand is slated to open its doors on 1st September of this year.
This urban retreat on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand is located right in the heart of Queenstown, known as the adventure capital of the world.
According to hotel general manager Stephen McAteer, every aspect has been thoughtfully designed to be a space to pause and breathe, a sanctuary of calm.
McAteer said: “ROKI Collection Queenstown is where gracious service, curated design and breathtaking natural beauty converge. It brings something truly different to New Zealand: an urban retreat that combines the tranquillity of a lodge with the energy of a hotel in stunning Queenstown, where you can immerse yourself in nature.”
Designed for elegant stays
ROKI Collection Queenstown will offer wellness, culinary, and adventure experiences for guests.
Designed by Sumich Chaplin Architects, with interior design by acclaimed New Zealand interior designer Virginia Fisher, each of its 15 spacious suites, ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms, offers swoon-worthy panoramic views over The Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu. Each has a fireplace, private bathtub, and walk-in wardrobes.
For gourmands, ROKI Collection Queenstown will have two restaurants available to in-house guests and the public. Essence and The Terrace.
Essence will showcase a culinary fine dining narrative of New Zealand, fusing modern European influences with local produce, led by culinary director Paul Froggatt, who is Luxury Lodges of New Zealand Chef of the Year 2023/24 and revered in the culinary industry.
This will also be the first time guests outside of a lodge environment can experience Paul Froggatt's cuisine.
Frogatt said: “At Essence, my approach is simple: to honour the purity of exceptional ingredients, letting flavour, seasonality and technique speak for themselves. Each dish is a reflection of place, memory, and craft and is designed to evoke a sense of quiet luxury and connection to New Zealand's natural rhythm.”
On the other hand The Terrace, which is more seafood-centric, offers the best restaurant views in Queenstown.
It is an ideal perch for an aperitif, lunch, or relaxed dinner after a day of adventure, framed by two fireplaces for all seasons.
Guests can also enjoy the sophisticated yet relaxed Library Bar, also open to the public, and Conservatory, with a cocktail or a wine list highlighting New Zealand's finest.
Private dining is available in intimate snugs, or the 3 - bedroom Brunswick Suite, 4-bedroom ROKI Suite or 7-bedroom Grand ROKI Suite.
Diving into luxurious wellness
For after a day of skiing, hiking, or vineyard hopping, there is ROKI Pure, a dedicated wellness sanctuary where guests can truly pause and reconnect.
ROKI Pure has a thermal zone, two private treatment suites, an indoor pool, and a jacuzzi.
According to McAteer: “We have moved well beyond the traditional spa model. Today's guests are wellness savvy and not just looking for pampering. They want wellness experiences that shift something. That make them feel different.”
ROKI Pure is a sanctuary of serenity, exclusive to guests staying at ROKI Collection Queenstown and designed for modern travellers, who crave more than just rest and relaxation.
