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Shades of Arrowtown

3.5 star property

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Studio, 2 Bedrooms (Unit 5 - Two Room Studio)
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Unit 10 - Two Bedroom Cottage) | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9 MERIONETH STREET, Arrowtown, Otago, 9302
  • Place, Tobins Track
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Millbrook Resort Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio (Unit 1 - Studio Unit)

Studio (Unit 1 - Studio Unit)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 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)

  • 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
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Studio (Unit 6 - Two Room Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single 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)
  • 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Shades of Arrowtown

This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a reception hall.
Shades of Arrowtown offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Arrowtown motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Shades of Arrowtown, you're just a quick walk from St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Steps from St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage and Lakes District Museum
Shades of Arrowtown offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Shades of Arrowtown also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Arrowtown motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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

Shades of Arrowtown Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 265 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent inn overall. Friendly owner, clean room, but the price is high.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean, bathroom updated, friendly welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s situation is great with walking distance to everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing place to stay. Great room, spotless ,spacious ,very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and staff welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hemmaphan

Travelled with family
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

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

Fiona

Travelled with partner
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

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

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and warm. Lovely bathroom. Close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Business traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

Brett

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly situated at end of main street and yet quiet Enjoyed the hosts - especially Jack. Unit nice and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked to have had room serviced each day
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
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

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