What makes it 84% Couple-Friendly: Spacious suites with kitchens, riverside setting, sauna, massage on request and heated outdoor pool create a private, relaxing base for couples close to wineries and Onsen Hot Pools.
Queenstown Airport: 4.9 km (10 mins drive)
Main gateway to Queenstown; taxis and rental cars available here.
Shotover Bridge: 510m (7 min walk)
Historic suspension bridge spanning the Shotover River, ideal for scenic photos.
Tip: Arrive at sunrise for soft light and fewer visitors.
Tucker Beach Trailhead: 550m (8 min walk)
Trail access to riverside paths along the Shotover River.
Tip: Bring water and sturdy shoes for a loop walk to nearby picnic spots.
Free Wi-Fi in public areas:
Stay connected throughout the lodge grounds.
Free private parking:
Park onsite at no extra charge.
Outdoor swimming pool:
Seasonal pool for laps or a refreshing dip.
Sauna:
Unwind in the sauna after a day of activities.
Picnic area:
Enjoy meals outdoors at the shared picnic tables.
Kayaking (off-site):
Rent kayaks on the Shotover River; fees at local operators apply.
Mountain biking (off-site):
Guided trail rides and bike rentals nearby; additional charges apply.
Ski lessons (off-site):
Book lessons at nearby ski slopes; instructor and equipment fees apply.
Stair-free main entrance and step-free paths in public areas; contact the lodge for detailed accessibility info.

Lori Trigwell
Lovely apartment in a great, quiet location. Minutes from Queenstown and Arrowtown. Super clean, comfy bed, warm and cosy, and heated tiles in the bathroom! Full kitchen and bonus. The apartment is very spacious. Loved our stay.
Marg Kraft
Where do I start, absolutely delightful property Manata Lodge. We stayed in the Wahatipu Suite, 2 bedroom apartment, the views of the mountains and gardens are breathtaking. Beautifully presented, very comfortable king plus beds, heating perfect. We were only here 1 night(all the facilities you need at your fingertips) definitely will be returning. The pool 20+ metres heated, a jacuzzi both sensat...
sophia mathema
Thank you John and Oscar for being such an amazing hosts. What a great location! I’m still in awe how perfectly relaxed we were while staying at Manata lodge. Great views, comfy bed, clean and tidy are just few examples of how much we enjoyed our time there and spa was just cherry on top. I would 100% recommend Manata lodge to everyone.
Gigi
My family and I spent a week in this beautiful place Manata Lodge, we had the whole place to ourselves as there was 15 of us. All the necessities were available in the main house and apartments, honestly just made us feel right at home! John was amazing from the first day, super helpful and kind when we arrived. The location is so good, not far from the airport or the shopping complex that has eve...
Crystal Chen
It was a wonderful stay! John and his staff were so friendly and helpful. We got an early check in because of the rain. Room was clean and spacious, the sauna was very good addition to the hotel. View was also amazing and beautiful room. Memorable cozy days here.
Address: 111A Tucker Beach Road, Lower Shotover, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
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From Queenstown Airport, take a taxi for about 10 mins (4.9 km) to Manata Homestead & Lodge.
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