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Reviews of Manata Lodge

4.5 out of 5
Manata Lodge
111a Tucker Beach Road, Lower Shotover

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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
Response from Manata on 25 Jun 2019
Thank you for your comment. Glad you enjoyed the property. We have just taken over the property so your feedback is appreicate and we are having the water pressure assessed this week.

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
Response from Ethel on 24 Mar 2019
Thank you for your lovely review. We really enjoyed our interaction with you and were so pleased you asked for help in making the bed softer to suit your needs. It was a pleasure having you to stay. We hope you will visit again, and wish you all the best for the remaining year.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Ethel on 3 Apr 2019
Awesome! We are so delighted with the rating you have given us :) All the best for the coming year, may it be fruitful and rewarding for you.

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
Response from Ethel on 15 Mar 2019
Hello Robin, we're very sorry to hear you found problems in your apartment and are even more sorry you didn't bring it to our attention whilst you were staying with us so that we could put your concerns to right. Each room has its own water cylinder which is affected only by the demands placed on it by the guests in that unit. We are gratified that you enjoyed our beautiful property as we put a lot of effort into ensuring it is of the highest presentation.

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
Response from Ethel on 13 Mar 2019
Hello Benjamin, thank you so much for your special review. It was our pleasure to have you and your lovely wife to stay here. You are a delightful couple and we loved when you shared your enjoyment of your activities and the property. We wish you every joy in the coming year.

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
We had a lovely time. Very happy we listened to online reviews and stayed 5 days. It was best part of our stay. Great walks all around and well located. For Queenstown Arrowtown and airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Ethel on 6 Mar 2019
Thank you very much, Maria, for your lovely review. We enjoy knowing that our guests enjoyed our beautiful area which we are very proud of, and were relaxed and rejuvenated upon departure. All the best for a great year

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay with all the comfort we needed
It was a lovely stay. The property is a manicured beauty. The apartment was comfortable and well maintained. The kitchen had everything we needed. I would love to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Ethel on 28 Feb 2019
Thank you for your kind feedback. We were delighted to meet you and loved how much you were enjoying exploring our beautiful environs. All the very best for your future adventures. Warren & Ethel

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect retreat
The lodge is in a beautiful setting and the hosts are delightful. There are books, games and mountain bikes supplied and loads of outdoor settings to sit back and enjoy the view. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Ethel on 21 Feb 2019
Hello Sandra, thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you found Manata Lodge a restful place to stay, while enjoying many of the opportunities our property offers for relaxation and for exploring our beautiful environs. We enjoyed your company very much and wish you all the very best in the coming year

10/10 Excellent

Doritha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing accommodation! Read full review!
WOW, a gem.... location was amazing, the guesthouse was unbelievable. Although we were in the cheapest unit, it didn’t feel like it, we had an amazing time and will definitely recommend this property. If you do choose the cheapest unit- Pavilion, you are at the mercy of the people above you. There were a couple of people above us, and the noise of the floors were hectic, we politely asked them to not run or play with the ball upstairs, they did stop, but you can hear every step. It was the best accommodation in our 10 days in the South Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from ethel on 16 Jan 2019
Hello Doritha, thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your time here, a small break from your intensive travels. We take pride in presenting our apartments for our guests. We're disappointed that noise from the guests above you created some disruption to your visit here. We have spent quite a sum of money over time on our endevours to isolate sounds within each room; unfortunately we cannot completely mitigate against every issue and we apologise for your discomfort.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, clean apartment with lots of space for a couple. A walking path across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Ethel on 9 Jan 2019
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you got to enjoy the walking track - it is brand new and we are very fortunate to have it so handy to us. All the best for a wonderful year.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Ethel on 26 Dec 2018
Thank you for chosing to stay with us Robert, it was delightful meeting you. All the best for a delightful Christmas and New Year.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Ethel on 12 Nov 2018
Thank you for your review. We are always delighted to know our guests love being here

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Ethel on 12 Nov 2018
Thank you, we're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed staying with us

10/10 Excellent

Janine&Peter, cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The setting was stunning. The room was spacious and spotless. There was an assortment of activities to do ~ tennis etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Ethel on 12 Nov 2018
Thank you for your lovely review. We enjoyed meeting you and are delighted to see you relax in our beautiful property.

8/10 Good

Harsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Far from the madding crowd
Remarkable surrounds ! The place is truly well hidden and as we discovered the other family renting the place over the weekend struggled to find the place too. It can be near impossible finding this place for people arriving late at night. It can much use some clear signage at the entrance to the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Ethel on 14 Nov 2018
I'm sorry you had trouble finding the property. There is a reflective "lodgings" sign by the road at the driveway entry, plus the name written in large letters on the letterbox, with good signage at the private entry on the shared driveway. The problem is that some folk rely heavily on Google Maps instead of visual, resulting in them overshooting the driveway.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Wanganui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed with our teenage boys. Was perfect staying away from the crowds of Queenstown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Ethel on 12 Nov 2018
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted that you relaxed and enjoyed yourselves here.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Young Nsw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet comfortable
Out of queenstown perfect quiet relaxing stay. Comfortable apartment with open gardens heated flooring. Mountain bikes free for guests use
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Dana, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious home, not far from town. Very comfortable
We enjoyed everything about the home. Very warm when we arrived and always very clean. Beautiful views and very quiet. The only thing that dissappointed us was the water pressure in the shower. Especially after a long day out we really looked forward to a shower and we couldnt enjoy it sadly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Angela, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to The Remarkables Skifields
We stayed here for 5 nights in July 2018 in the 2 bedroom suite. The location was fantastic being about 10 mins by car to the foot of The Remarkables Ski fields, and only 5 minutes away from the local shopping centre which had a Countdown (Woolworths) and several cafes, restaurants and retail shops. Being a family of 2 adults and 2 kids (10 years, and 5 years), Manata Lodge was a great alternative to staying in a hotel where we would have been cramped for space. The grounds were gorgeous and the views of the mountains were amazing. There was a funny smell (like off milk) when we opened the door to the suite, but it didn't stay around. We couldn't find the source of it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angie, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely warm and cosy lodge with a home-like feel!
A wonderful night here - lovely and friendly team also.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fifi, Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A peaceful Lodge Retreat
From the welcome letter after our booking to the note when we arrived we knew that we had chosen a pretty special place. It did take us a little while to find the Lodge (I blame the GPS). Once we found the Lodge and got into our room, it was 100% accurate to the photos. Warren came and introduced himself, and fixed one small problem that we had spotted immediately. He gave us space during our visit, but let us know he is readily available to help at any time. We had the whole Lodge to ourselves as there were no other bookings at the time, which lead to a peaceful retreat. The Lodge was only about 20 minutes to Queenstown and the same to Arrowtown, this wasn't a problem at all. The beds were comfy, the room clean, and cleaners came in each day when we had left our room - magical little invisible angels. We delighted in checking each morning how much more snow had come overnight. If you are not wanting a Hotel, but a retreat, I would highly recommend Manata Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

mun, dubbo, NSW, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful surrounds
All the comforts of home with a touch of luxury. With magnificent views and crazy access to Arrowtown & Queenstiwn. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

JohnR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was awesome - we just didn't stay long enough
Mount Cook is so beautiful - wished we could have stayed longer. The luxury apartment we stayed in was very comfortable. Loved the corner Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom and the heated tile floor!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil Queenstown Apartment
Lovely accomodation in a lovely tranquil garden setting. Attention to detail in the apartment made it more like home. Detail such as heated towel rails, heated bathroom floor tiles, stair lights and lots of adjustable lighting made it easy to set the mood you wanted. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. About 12 mins out of Queenstown main shopping area which for us with a car was not an issue.

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful place to stay.
This is an absolutely beautiful property. To be able to wake up to manicured gardens with Autumn foliage, a vineyard and look out to the snow capped mountains is a scene you could never tire of. The lovely Shotover River is a short 5 min walk away. The Wakatipu suite is perfect for 4 with everything you need for a very comfortable stay. Quiet setting, 10 min drive away from the business of Queenstown.

6/10 Okay

ktp, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Gorgeous setting, ok facilities
A very quiet, clean establishment a few km out of Queenstown. Gorgeous garden setting, stunning views. The hotel had a variety of sporting equipment available for guest use. The location is a terrific base for mountain biking and tramping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Kathy, New Jersey USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place
Everything was perfectly clean and very comfortable. Wish we were staying longer. We had a little difficulty finding our entry door since it was on the back side of the building, instruction were not that clear and there was no sidewalk leading there. In the morning we had to roll our suitcases across the wet grass.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful getaway, great amenities, fabulous staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and close to work
Was a great location to the airport and where I was doing business
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel!
Had an excellent stay here, lovely scenic location with full amenities!!! Printed our boarding passes too, couldn't have been a better stay. Thank you so much for making our trip to Queenstown a great one :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Neil, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
quiet, relaxing accommodation.
Well equipped apartment and Owners / staff could not be more helpful / accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017