Queenstown is set to welcome a NZ$130 million luxury resort in late 2027, crafted by the team behind the award-winning Kamana Lakehouse and Nest restaurant.
Noctis by Kamana – housed on an elevated site neighbouring Kamana Lakehouse – represents one of the largest hospitality investments in Queenstown and aims to deliver a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in New Zealand.
“With Noctis by Kamana, the team is honoured to be creating something truly extraordinary that stands to become New Zealand’s most coveted luxury destination,” said David Wang and Tracey Higgins, Executive Managers of Kamana Lakehouse and Project Leaders for Noctis.
“The success we’ve enjoyed with Kamana Lakehouse has given us the platform to push creative boundaries and deliver something that will become Queenstown’s defining luxury experience and compete with the world’s finest resorts.
“We’re now expanding our senior leadership team with entrepreneurial, visionary talent to help us create and drive the Kamana and Noctis brands forward.”
The Kamana Lakehouse team has been entrusted to develop the entire Noctis brand and identity in-house, with the project marking a significant new phase of growth for developer Coherent Hotel Ltd.
Noctis, meaning “of the night” in Latin, “weaves the grandeur of the night sky into an experience of refined luxury and understated elegance”.
The resort’s ‘day to night’ design concept will be brought to life by Hallion Architects, Y-6 Design, and 3Eyes Construction Group, with a focus on serenity and indulgent comfort.
Luxury villas will feature “subtle astronomical elements, constellation lighting, and carefully curated details that heighten the senses and invite quiet introspection”.
The accommodation offering will include 10 luxury villas, including three-bedroom Junior Suites, four-bedroom Executive Residences, and a 10-bedroom Presidential Penthouse at 1,200 sqm.
Each Junior Suite villa features three-bedrooms, three-ensuite bathrooms, two terraces, two spa pools, and dual living areas. The four-bedroom, four-ensuite bathroom Executive Residences boast their own private wine tasting cellar, plunge pool, gym, sauna, massage therapy room, and home theatre. The 10-bedroom, 10-ensuite bathroom Presidential Penthouse features an additional pool, pool deck, reflective pond, and three-car garage.
Noctis by Kamana will feature an infinity pool with signature lake and mountain views, a day spa and wellness facilities, yoga studio, and onsite restaurant – with private chefs also available to cater to guests from in-villa kitchens – as well as a pre-function lawn and lake-facing terrace with panoramic views will accommodate up to 120 guests.