Marriott Worldwide has signed an settlement with PHC Queenstown Restricted to debut a new-build 145-key St. Regis Motels & Resorts in Queenstown, slated to open in late 2027.
With views of The Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu, the centrally positioned St. Regis Queenstown will mark the posh model’s entry into New Zealand and is ready to be Marriott’s inaugural foothold in Queenstown.
“Securing a luxurious presence in Queenstown has been a strategic precedence for Marriott, and we’re thrilled to quickly set up the long-lasting St. Regis model in such an distinctive vacation spot,”, Marriott Worldwide Vice President Resort Improvement, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Richard Crawford stated.
“Based on New York’s fifth Avenue greater than 120 years in the past, St. Regis is a globally revered identify in luxurious that’s wanted by discerning vacationers worldwide. Queenstown attracts greater than two million guests yearly, making it excellent for a world-class luxurious resort. We’re particularly proud to signal one other settlement with the Pandey household, a continued collaboration that displays the belief and powerful relationship between the 2 corporations.”
“This newest signing is one other instance of Marriott’s management because the world’s largest operator of luxurious accommodations, a quickly rising section within the trade. The St. Regis Queenstown is ready to be undeniably the vacation spot’s most interesting resort providing and can additional elevate Queenstown’s standing as a must-visit vacation spot.”

The St. Regis portfolio consists of greater than 65 properties globally and St. Regis Queenstown is Marriott’s third signing for the model within the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific (ANZP) area.
Alongside its signature St. Regis’ butler service, the St. Regis Queenstown is predicted to function subtle bar and eating choices corresponding to The Drawing Room, The St. Regis Bar, an all-day eating venue and an occasion area.
The St. Regis Spa will provide a hydrothermal amenities zone and a leisure and wellness lounge, complimented by the resort’s indoor heated pool and health centre.
“We’re extremely enthusiastic about this improvement, which is able to convey to New Zealand – and particularly Queenstown – a brand new stage of luxurious lodging and companies. We imagine this can be a strategic addition to our portfolio of 30 accommodations in operation and below improvement throughout New Zealand, as we proceed to put money into the posh and upscale markets,” PHC Managing Director Prakash Pandey stated.,
“We’re a robust supporter of New Zealand-owned developments working with worldwide manufacturers and operators, to ship the proper stability of the quintessential Kiwi expertise, delivered to the best world-class requirements.”
“In the course of the development part, we’ll ship important funding straight into the Queenstown economic system, and long term be a vital employer throughout the neighborhood. That is our third property with Marriott Worldwide and is a part of an ongoing, strategic and rising relationship. The St. Regis Queenstown will set a brand new benchmark within the hospitality sector inside New Zealand, and we’re delighted to have the ability to showcase the perfect of New Zealand to each home and worldwide visitors,” Pandey stated.


