What makes it 80% Kids-Friendly: Children welcome; playground, seasonal heated pool, lawn games and babysitting service on request provide activities and support, while two-bedroom apartments give ample sleeping space.
Queenstown Airport: 4.9 km (9 mins drive)
Taxi or shuttle transfer under 10 minutes.
Shotover Bridge: 510 m (6 min walk)
Iconic historic suspension bridge over the Shotover River.
Tip: Visit at sunrise for dramatic light on the water.
Tucker Beach Trail Parking: 550 m (7 min walk)
Trailhead parking for riverside walks and picnics.
Tip: Wear sturdy shoes for the riverbank paths.
Queenstown Trail: 1.6 km (4 min drive)
Scenic multi-use trail along the Shotover River.
Tip: Borrow a lodge mountain bike for the full route.
Wi-Fi in public areas:
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout communal spaces.
Private parking:
On-site parking free of charge.
Picnic area:
Outdoor picnic tables set among landscaped gardens.
Garden:
Manicured gardens with seating and river views.
Billiards room:
Indoor billiards table available to all guests.
The main entrance is step-free. Public areas and all floors are reachable without stairs via elevator.

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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Take a taxi or shuttle from Queenstown Airport — it’s a 10-minute drive (4.9 km) to Manata Homestead & Lodge.
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