This page names who runs 10 leading hotels and 1 leading restaurant in New Zealand, each with a dated source. It is part of the full record of who runs the world's best hotels and who leads the world's best restaurants, and is updated every week.
Last updated 10 November 2026.
Hotels in New Zealand
| Hotel | General manager | Executive chef |
|---|---|---|
| Otahuna LodgeChristchurch | Callum Farnell (source, August 2026) | Jimmy McIntyre |
| Wallingford HomesteadHawke's Bay | Jeanette Woerner (source, 19 September 2026) | Chris Stockdale |
| Blanket BayLake Wakatipu | Tom Butler (source, 2023) | Gyo Santa |
| Rosewood Kauri CliffsMatauri Bay | Stéphane Massarini (source, 23 May 2024) | Barry Frith |
| The LindisOmarama | William Hudson (source) | Daniel (Dan) Fraser |
| Roki Collection QueenstownQueenstown | Stephen McAteer (source, 28 May 2026) | Paul Froggatt |
| Rosewood MatakauriQueenstown | Stéphane Massarini (source, May 2024) | Corey Hume |
| Huka LodgeTaupo | Kerry Molloy (source, 15 March 2025) | Ryan Ward |
| Rosewood Cape KidnappersTe Awanga | Stephane Massarini (source, 1 May 2024) | Jean-Baptiste Pilou |
| Wharekauhau Country EstateWairarapa | Richard Rooney (source) | Norka Mella Munoz |
Restaurants in New Zealand
| Restaurant | Chef |
|---|---|
| Amisfield RestaurantQueenstown | Sun Peng (source, October 2026) |
The lists covered and how each name is confirmed are set out on the two main pages. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.