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Manata Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Beaux Arts vacation home with in-room kitchens

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Large Studio Apartment | View from room
Deluxe House | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
Property entrance
One Bedroom Apartment | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished
Deluxe House | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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111a Tucker Beach Road, Lower Shotover, 9371
  • Place, Queenstown Event Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Alpine Aqualand
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankton Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Manata Homestay and Lodge

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

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Deluxe House | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds
  • Mountain view

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Mountain view

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Studio Apartment | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio Apartment

  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Large Studio Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player

Large Studio Apartment

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Apartment | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Mountain view

About the neighborhood

Lower Shotover

Close to airport.You'll find Queenstown Event Centre and Alpine Aqualand within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Lake Wakatipu and The Kingston Flyer are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Queenstown Event Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Alpine Aqualand - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Frankton Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Amisfield Winery - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Remarkables Park Town Centre - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airspresso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Chocolates - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Frankton Arm Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Odelay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

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

Family-friendly Beaux Arts vacation home with in-room kitchens
As a guest of Manata Lodge, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Manata Lodge. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2001
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Manata Lodge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and washers/dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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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
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

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

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free local calls
  • 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 available
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

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

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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Manata Lodge to the airport?

Manata Lodge is 3 mi (9-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Manata Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Manata Lodge.

How close is Manata Lodge to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi (10-min drive) from Frankton Beach and 6.2 mi (14-min drive) from Queenstown Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Manata Lodge offer free breakfast?

Manata Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Manata Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Skycity Queenstown Casino (11-min drive) and SKYCITY Wharf Casino (12-min drive) are nearby.

Is there free parking at Manata Lodge?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does Manata Lodge have a pool?

Manata Lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Manata Lodge have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Manata Lodge to downtown Lower Shotover?

Manata Lodge is 0.7 mi away from Lower Shotover.

Manata Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Warmest NZ hospitality!

John was a fantastic host. Even though my daughter and I only spent one night, everything we needed for a comfortable stay was provided. He was warm, gracious, and a wonderful example of New Zealand hospitality. We’ll definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was spectacular with the most stunning views from every room. Could not recommend this location enough. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lim-Ghec

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities and loved the pool! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaskaran

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Only regret is that we didn’t have enough time to spend at home. I think you need at least 1 full day to enjoy all the facilities in the house. If I ever visit queenstown again, will definitely stay in this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at Manata Lodge and was entertained by Oscar the cat, who inspired me to go on safari due to his hunting skills. I most enjoyed sitting out on the patio apres ski as I could relax out in the warm sun. The hot tub was great too for additional relaxation. John the owner guided me to enjoy a scenic mountain bike ride along the Shotover river. I would stay here again due to the fact that it is away from the congestion around Queenstown but still close to the ski areas, dining, shopping and the airport.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Exceptional!!

This lodge thought of everything!! From the comfortable bed to the large kitchenette and across the french folding doors to the patio area...just magnificent! The view from the room was spectacular. It is slightly out of town so very quiet. The extra little things they added made the stay awesome! DVD`s, games, books, laundry, bicycles for use and helmets. The the cream on the top was for sure the HOT TUB!! They is also an outdoor pool, but we were there in winter so unusable. I can not give this hotel enough stars or recognition! Definitely stay here if you get the chance!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the views and scenery around the property. Enjoyed the spa and sauna. Such a beautiful home with everything you need for a great stay. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at this little slice of paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed twice at Manata at beginning and end of our trip. Loved that Manata had all the amenities we needed. It was super clean and quiet and had everything we needed and we loved our visits from Oscar the resident cat! Thanks very much John. We will be back again one day!
View from unit over Coronet Peak
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, clean property with all amenities needed. Easy parking and good communication from host John. Had everything we needed with great views over mountains.
View over Coronet Peak
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property with a stunning outlook. Host was very welcoming which made our quick stay very comfortable. Close enough to town, yet far enough to feel private and relaxing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Saint Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting, nicely appointed lodging
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in process could improve, I didn't receive any check-in notifications as stated in the booking information, however once I contacted the owner, it was easy peasy. The property was super nice and updated, with a pool and hot tub. We stayed in the handicap accessible room and I've never stayed in a more accommodating place for upscale accessibility! We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property - spotlessly clean. Convenient position.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous family stay in the 2 bedroom apartment at Manata Lodge. Our adult family gathered from 3 different destinations. The surroundings were park like, the apartment and staff were very welcoming and we highly recommend this accommodation for a relaxing, peaceful stay. We made use of the pool, sauna and there was a spa as well. Our son (ex chief) cooked beautiful meals for us, using the kitchen and the BBQ and we all enjoyed Oscar, the cat, sharing the love! Thank you Manata Lodge. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing views. Nice heated pool for kids to swim in. Really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best host among all I’ve come across. Enquire about bed setting days before our stay. Follow up closely of what we need during our 3 days’ stay. Bonus snooker table that we spent our night happily together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, great amenities, friendly and gracious host! Will be back again, thank you John!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saeu

Traveled 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

Traveled 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