Rosewood Matakauri
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
525 guest reviews analysed
Farrycroft Row, 569 Glenorchy Road, Queenstown, New Zealand · Closeburn, New Zealand
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Global excellence index
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
94.0 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 525 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- wellness
- couples
- city breaks
About Rosewood Matakauri
Rosewood Matakauri in Closeburn, New Zealand, is recognised as an EMPTYJET property. The hotel features Sense, A Rosewood Spa, which offers treatments shaped by healing traditions and natural elements. Rosewood Matakauri has received a 95.5/100 rating from La Liste and is listed among the Top 1000 Hotels for 2026. It also holds a Forbes Travel Guide Recommended rating for 2026.
The property is part of the Rosewood collection, known for its global presence. Its spa provides a retreat focused on quiet care and holistic wellness. Rosewood Matakauri caters to guests seeking a high standard of service and recognition within the international luxury hospitality sector.
Why it stands out
Rosewood Matakauri is listed for its EMPTYJET status, strong brand affiliation with Rosewood, and recognised spa offering. The hotel’s inclusion in the La Liste Top 1000 Hotels and Forbes Travel Guide Recommended list for 2026 highlights its consistent quality and appeal for travellers seeking wellness and luxury in Closeburn, New Zealand.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Brand
- Rosewood
- Type
- Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Wellness
- Spa — Sense, A Rosewood Spa A retreat of quiet care shaped by healing traditions and the natural elements
Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideOne Key2026
- La ListeTop 10002026
- Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
-45.0604, 168.5660 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand3 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field