Blanket Bay has been named in the top 20 of an Australian travel magazine's inaugural 100 Best Hotels and Resorts in the World list.
International Traveller has named the five-star lodge, near Glenorchy, in 16th place - voted by an panel of 17 travel experts.
Wharekauhau Lodge, in Wairarapa, was named in 11th spot.
Publisher Quentin Long said the judges were all astute, well-known and well-travelled writers, with more than 230 years' combined travel-writing experience.
''While most 'best of' lists are voted for by readers, we felt that an expert panel would provide a valid judgement of the best.
''The final list was whittled down from 700 luxury resorts worldwide,'' he said.
Blanket Bay General Manager Philip Jenkins said that he was ''delighted'' for the special property to feature alongside others including the best in the world, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in the French Riviera.
Mr Jenkins said the accolade reflected Blanket Bay's continued commitment to delivering a standard of service that reflected its standing as a truly remarkable New Zealand lodge.
''It's not the first time that Blanket Bay has been named among the finest lodges in the world, and it continues to be our absolute mission to showcase this magnificent property to as many discerning travellers as we can,'' he said.
