I'd be guessing that there are not too many places where the actual view is more breathtaking that the photos the place advertises. Amokura is a purpose built luxury B&B overlooking the lake in queenstown. www.amokua.lodge.co.nz
Imagine waking up to a scerene lake and mountain range (the remarkables) from your own personal living area or bed room. If you're going to stay, go the whole hog and request the remarkables suite which boasts a private apartment area. My wife and i spent our first anniversary here. I'm a kiwi by birth and was completely floored for the view. Jenny (the owner) also provides a 6pm glass or 5 of wine and some great history on the place. Just go here.... don't pay a second thought. Don't forget its luxury but i consider the price tag purely secondary to the experience. I on occasion hesitate recommending a place to family and friends since i normally have a small element of doubt that they will have the same experience as me....not this place... more