The Rees Hotel Queenstown Crowned Best New Zealand Ski Hotel 2017

The Rees Hotel Queenstown has been crowned Best New Zealand Ski Hotel 2017 at this year’s World Ski Awards held in Kitzbühe, Austria. The Rees was chosen from a shortlist of seven impressive properties in New Zealand, scoring the top gong for the second year in a row, marking this as an even more exceptional achievement.

Established five years ago, the World Ski Awards are ski tourism’s highest merit recognising and rewarding excellence across a spectrum of categories from departments to operators and luxury ski properties. The awards are the only worldwide initiative to celebrate ski tourism excellence as voted by both travel professionals and the public.

The Rees is centrally located to four superb ski fields; Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Treble Cone and Cardrona so skiers and boarders are spoilt for choice with a diverse range of terrain for all ability levels. Heli ski experiences and packages are also available as the ultimate way to explore the stunningly wild southern alps of New Zealand. The Rees' complimentary, all-inclusive ski concierge service can take care of the time-consuming logistical arrangements in advance. We can help arrange ski or snowboard packages, gear hire (to await you on arrival), a luxury vehicle to transport you to the ski fields, private or group lessons and one of our secure on site ski lockers. Check our website for new season ski and heli-ski packages.

Après ski is done equally well at The Rees, whether or not you braved the slopes. Warm up in front of the fireplace with your choice of wine from the award-winning Bordeau Wine Lounge or dine on locally sourced produce at True South Dining room, our multi-award-winning restaurant. Enjoy a spa treatment in the comfort of your room or simply relax and take in the stunning sunset views over Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.

The Rees offers spacious and sophisticated luxury accommodation options perfect for families, couples and groups with one, two and three-bedroom apartments and sixty hotel rooms, all with private balconies boasting stunning lake and mountain views. Five brand new luxurious, three bedroom Rees Residences have been newly opened on the lakefront.

“This prestigious award means a great deal to The Rees and our staff", says General Manager of The Rees, Mark Rose. “It reflects and rewards the hard work we put in daily to ensure our guests have the best stay possible, with memories to last a lifetime. We strive to consistently exceed guests' expectations in all aspects of our hotel, from our ski concierge service to accommodation and fine dining. We are honoured to receive such an accolade for the second year running”.

Queenstown continues to grow as a popular winter destination for Australian skiers and boarders. With direct flights, a choice of ski fields and The Rees Hotel Queenstown's globally recognised accommodation and ski concierge at your service, it is easy to see why.