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Shades of Arrowtown

3.5 star property
Travelers find mountain serenity at this retreat where barbecue grills await outdoor meals and garden paths invite peaceful afternoon strolls.

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Shades of Arrowtown sits embraced by mountains, offering a peaceful escape with its garden and welcoming terrace. Guests connect via in-room WiFi, prepare meals at the barbecue area, and take advantage of convenient luggage storage while enjoying the quiet mountain atmosphere.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Studio (Unit 1 - Studio Unit)

Studio (Unit 1 - Studio Unit)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Unit 2 - One Bedroom Unit)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Family Room (Unit 3 - Two Room Studio)

Family Room (Unit 3 - Two Room Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Unit 4 - Studio Unit)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 2 Bedrooms (Unit 5 - Two Room Studio)

Studio, 2 Bedrooms (Unit 5 - Two Room Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Studio (Unit 6 - Two Room Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Studio, Accessible (Unit 7 - Two Room Access Studio)

Studio, Accessible (Unit 7 - Two Room Access Studio)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Studio (Unit 8 - Superior King Studio)

Superior Studio (Unit 8 - Superior King Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Deluxe Studio (Unit 9 - Superior Spa King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Unit 10 - Two Bedroom Cottage) | Living area

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Unit 10 - Two Bedroom Cottage)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Heating
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Unit 11 - Queen Studio)

Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Unit 11 - Queen Studio)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Arrowtown, Shades of Arrowtown is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arrow River and Tobins Track, while Off The Wall Gallery and Lakes District Museum are cultural highlights. Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Gardens are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding. Visit our Arrowtown travel guide
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Map
9 MERIONETH STREET, Arrowtown, Otago, 9302

What's nearby

  • The old police station as part of the Chinese Village in Arrowtown. It's best to get here early as it's located in a carpark and people tend to park in front of it as the day gets busier
    Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakes District Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tobins Track
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Millbrook Resort Golf Course
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coronet Peak Cafe
    21 min drive
  • Wolf Coffee Roasters
    3 min walk
  • 11th Avenue by Frank’s
    10 min drive
  • Ayrburn
    4 min drive
  • The Fork and Tap
    2 min walk

About this property

Shades of Arrowtown

Motel in the mountains
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Shades of Arrowtown. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A reception hall, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Shades of Arrowtown feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Shades Arrowtown Motel
Shades Arrowtown
Shades of Arrowtown Motel
Shades of Arrowtown Arrowtown
Shades of Arrowtown Motel Arrowtown

Frequently asked questions

Is Shades of Arrowtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shades of Arrowtown?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shades of Arrowtown?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Shades of Arrowtown located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is steps from St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage and Lakes District Museum. Off The Wall Gallery and Arrowtown Chinese Settlement are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Shades of Arrowtown Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 264 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect location for walking to town. The accommodations were spacious, clean, and very comfortable! We can highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property at the end of the Main Street, clean and well presented and short walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shades of Arrowtown is in a lovely, quiet location—perfect for a relaxing stay. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and we really enjoyed having a small patio to sit on in the evening. we had no issues during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cottage, gardens stunning, across street from charming Arrowtown, host Mary lovely, clean, comfortable, well stocked. Stay here!
Bucolic place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very warm welcome upon arrival Very cosy room, and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, walkable to cafes bars etc
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable, enjoyable stay in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here and have booked to go back. Lovely n close to town, beautiful grounds and lovely staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantstic place to stay, really clean hosts very friendly will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hemmaphan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except for the internet which kept dropping and no signal in some room. The owner was great, would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the friendly atmosphere of the staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, clean, quiet place, great mountain view motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy but uncovered and open to the road. Staff friendly and obligingly. Room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Best accommodation ever

Fantastic place to stay. Great location, friendly staff and a very comfortable, quiet room. The best accommodation ever and didn’t want to leave
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, roomy room. Very clean. Host Brenda was extremely helpful and welcoming. Would go back there in a flash. So easy to walk into the township.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable, easy location, staff welcoming, appealing property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and very friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
This property is well situated right in town, lovely views, helpful staff, relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to everything, Roomy, clean, parking, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet, handy to resteraunts and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well equipped, beautiful small motel unit. A block away from central Arrowtown. A warm authentic welcome from the hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Amenities
Great location value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room 10 awesome facilities comfy n family friendly enviroment
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024