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Manata Lodge

4.5 star property

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Deluxe House | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
Terrace/patio
Studio Apartment | Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished
Deluxe House | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player
Deluxe House | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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111a Tucker Beach Road, Lower Shotover, 9371
  • Queenstown Event Centre
    4 min drive
  • Remarkables Park Town Centre
    6 min drive
  • Smokorun
    2 min drive
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    9 min drive

Room options

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Manata Homestay and Lodge

  • 9 bedrooms
  • 6 bathrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 23
  • 10 Single Beds, 4 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Large Studio Apartment

  • 60 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Studio Apartment

  • 54 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Manata Lodge

Luxury holiday home with sauna and seasonal outdoor pool
A sauna, Access to hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free use of bicycles, concierge services and laundry facilities are on-site. All 4 individually decorated homes feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Guests can enjoy fireplaces, and other standard amenities include kitchens with fridges and stovetops.
Manata Lodge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features fireplaces and washers/dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and DVD players. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A seasonal outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Manata Lodge, you'll be close to Queenstown Event Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 1 hot tub. Built in 2001, this luxury holiday home has 4 homes over 2 floors. Each holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned homes with kitchens, washers/dryers and fireplaces
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include babysitting, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna, complimentary bicycles and a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Queenstown Event Centre and a few minutes from Alpine Aqualand
As a guest of Manata Lodge, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, a sauna, and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Manata Lodge. Self parking is free.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski equipment rentals nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Ski storage
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot springs nearby
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Car hire
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 50 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Games
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the airport
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 4 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2001
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Guests will receive an email with special check-in information prior to arrival. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in November and close in March.
  • One child aged 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Manata Lodge Luxury Serviced Apartments
Manata Lodge Luxury Serviced Apartments Lower Shotover
Manata Luxury Serviced
Manata Luxury Serviced Lower Shotover
Manata Luxury Serviced Apartments Lower Shotover
Manata Luxury Serviced Apartments
Manata Serviced Apartments
Manata Lodge Lower Shotover
Manata Lodge Private vacation home
Manata Lodge Luxury Serviced Apartments
Manata Lodge Private vacation home Lower Shotover

Manata Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saeu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful place to stay at, the view is so spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wonki

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
편안한 숙박이었고 고양이 Oscar 가 너무 귀여움
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. Everything was absolutely spotless. John could not have been more helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John, the property owner, is an approachable and engaged person. He understands customers well and strives to excel. He succeeded. If I return to Queensland, NZ, I am booking at Manata Lodge.,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic stay and had everything we were looking for. Very friendly hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the property was beautiful. The room was clean, large, nicely decorated and quiet. After a day of hiking we enjoyed the use of the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked awesome but we only came in very late and left early in the morning, next time would like to stay longer and make use of the facilities. Location was perfect for our needs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing accommodation
Beautiful accommodation in a beautiful location - Apartment was clean, tidy and luxurious. On our road trip around NZ we stayed at 7 different locations and this would be by far our top pick. Private location with all the comforts for a relaxing stay. Only a short drive to a major shopping complex and other attractions around Queenstown - great location to base yourself from to explore... Our family loved it - we didn't want to leave this amazing place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation
Great stay in a good location out of the busy city. Right on some bike trails. Would not hesitate to stay again. Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Rossana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay
Everything was clean. John was nice and helpful. We loved the outside picturesque environment and enjoyed walking around. The beds were clean and comfy. We enjoyed the stay at Manara Lodge very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John couldn’t have been more obliging . We throughly enjoyed our stay. The amenities were superb, lovely place to stay with a family .very peaceful and quiet surroundings. Only complaint was the weather !! I would full recommend this place to stay .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just an AWESOME place, quite, Clean Great Host's, great facility's
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ill be back!
Very nice spot, close to everything but far enough away that you feel away from everything!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time with our kids. Very spacious and warm in the two bedroom suite. Beautiful surroundings and grounds that our kids loved, and amazing friendly service. We checked in very late and the key was waiting for us and the room warm and cosy. We hope we can stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John, the owner/host was great. Exceptionally clean facilities. 15 minutes from town centre.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small lodge with BIG heart
Super comfortable! The room, amenities, access to washer and dryer, friendly communication (and dog), really cosy and warm inside, small and effective kitchen with everything we needed. Beautiful bathroom and tub and we also noticed tennis rackets we could use which would have been ideal if we stayed longer. Everything was so thoughtful! Really great, would definitely consider staying again - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful & comfortable property but water pressure from shower is much too low.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful big room, with kitchen, lounge, bathroom and the bathroom had undertile heating and a proper heated towel rail .. bed was a bit hard for us but the owners fixed that with a quilt and blanket on top of the mattress fir us 😁 The property is spectacular with manicured lawns places to sit and the views of mountains was at every turn 😁 So all in all ... brilliant place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Robin, NZ

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Low water pressure meant toilet didn’t flush properly and not consistent temperature in shower. Quiet setting and lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easily the best of the 10 hotels we visited in NZ
This place is absolutely gorgeous and is located in the most beautiful valley in the Queenstown area. It is the perfect romantic getaway from the touristy main-Queenstown centers. You get spectacular panoramas of the valley, the darkest skies to see the milky way, all in the comfort of an elegant country home. The best hotel we stayed in our long NZ honeymoon without a doubt! If you are also thinking about Queenstown being crowded, too busy/loud, not enough parking, and want to get away from that be close enough to visit, this is your spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019