Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection is a hotel destination wedding venue in Queenstown, New Zealand, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about NZ$30,000 (our estimate), reached from Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 15-20 minutes. Best months: January, February, March, December.
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection
Hotel St Moritz stands apart in Queenstown's wedding landscape with direct lakefront positioning and a 4.5-star rating that reflects its refined hospitality standards.
About Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection
Hotel St Moritz stands apart in Queenstown's wedding landscape with direct lakefront positioning and a 4.5-star rating that reflects its refined hospitality standards.
This MGallery Collection property delivers alpine sophistication with mountain views and proximity to adventure activities, allowing couples to integrate outdoor experiences into their celebration.
The hotel's established banquet infrastructure handles the logistics of destination weddings while maintaining boutique-level personalization.
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We had a group of 11 that had 6 rooms for 4 nights. We all had the lakeview suites that included morning breakfast buffet. Our rooms were updated, clean and spacious with a beautiful view of the lake.
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Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About NZ$30,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- NZ$150 to NZ$250 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ZQN, 20 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located on Lake Wakatipu's shoreline at 10/18 Brunswick Street with unobstructed water views
- MGallery Collection property with 4.5/5 Google rating across 500+ verified reviews
- Full-service hotel accommodating 120+ wedding guests with on-site lodging eliminating transfer logistics
- Licensed venue for ceremonies and receptions with customizable banquet spaces
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in at Hotel St Moritz; welcome reception (optional)
- 11:00 AMGuest activities (adventure options: TSS Earnslaw cruise, jet boating)
- 4:30 PMPre-ceremony photos at lakeside locations
- 5:00 PMCeremony (indoor or outdoor lakefront space)
- 6:00 PMCocktail hour with lake views
- 7:00 PMReception dinner and dancing
- 10:00 AMBrunch or farewell activity for departing guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ZQN · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Queenstown Airport.
- Weather window
- December – March
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 03 442 4990
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we host both ceremony and reception at Hotel St Moritz?+
Yes. The hotel operates licensed ceremony and reception spaces with indoor and outdoor options overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Event coordinators can configure layouts for parties between 20-150 guests.
What accommodation options exist for wedding guests?+
On-site rooms eliminate transportation friction. Block rates for destination wedding parties are negotiated directly through the MGallery team. Contact the hotel to discuss group packages and room allocations.
Are adventure activities available for pre-wedding days?+
Queenstown's activity operators (TSS Earnslaw, Jet Boat Adventures, The Remarkables ski resort) are 5-20 minutes from the hotel, allowing guest activities on arrival days or day-after celebrations.
What is the nearest airport?+
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is 9 km away with a 15-20 minute drive. International connections route through Christchurch or Auckland. The hotel arranges transfers upon request.
Is outdoor ceremony space weather-protected?+
Lakeside ceremony areas offer scenic views but are open-air. The hotel provides marquee and tent options for weather contingency planning during alpine seasons.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.