Shades of Arrowtown
9 Merioneth street
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Why people book this hotel
“It meant we could easily walk and leave the car behind as the public car parking…”
“Location to the main part of shops”
“Room was clean and tidy”
“Excellent location, great size room, on-site parking”
“Great heating, comfortable, clean & nice staff”
“Stayed before and very neat property and friendly staff”
“Great location, spacious unit, friendly hostess”
“Hosts were friendly and helpful No problems at all would stay there again”
“Good value and great base while visiting Arrowtown”
Overview
Offering free on-site parking and garden views, Shades of Arrowtown is located 15 minutes' drive from Coronet Peak. Situated on Arrowtown's iconic Tree Lined Avenue, Shades of Arrowtown is just 100 metres from the main street. Guests receive free WiFi. Shades of Arrowtown is 20 minutes' drive from Queenstown and 35 minutes' drive from the Skippers Canyon Jet. The Cardrona ski field is 55 minutes' drive away. All studios offer a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. Each has a flat-screen TV and a private en suite bathroom with a shower. They also offer a private patio with outdoor furniture. Located in the historic Otago township of Arrowtown, this property features lovely gardens and offers a tour desk which provides information on local activities.
Traveller reviews
Elise
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
Close to town. Great heating, comfortable, clean & nice staff. Would recommend
Leanne
couple
May 24, 2026
“Quick stay in Arrowtown”
The proximity to the main town area was great. It meant we could easily walk and leave the car behind as the public car parking can get busy and hard to find The beds were super comfortable and electric blankets and heating worked well
Street
couple
May 24, 2026
Rooms not serviced Plunger coffee for 1 day only when wr were booked for 3 day stay
Allan Lim
solo_traveller
May 20, 2026
Location to the main part of shops. It's an easy walk.
Glenn
couple
May 19, 2026
“Could not have been better.”
Great accommodation in a garden setting 2 minutes walk from Arrowtown Main Street.
Caroline
couple
May 15, 2026
“Arrowtown is a great place to stay away from the busyness of Queenstown.”
Fabulous location right in the town and an easy walk to all town facilities. Cafe right across the road.
Darren
couple
May 14, 2026
Perfectly located in the heart of town, close to everything. Good value and great base while visiting Arrowtown.
Cleland
couple
May 14, 2026
“Said will see you next year again. Enjoy your weeks holiday in oz.”
Stayed before and very neat property and friendly staff.
Jeff
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
Close to town so an easy walk. Grounds were very nice. Room was clean and tidy. Good bed and shower.
Christina
solo_traveller
May 6, 2026
We enjoyed the warmth, well equipped kitchen and overall cleanliness.
Russell and April
solo_traveller
May 5, 2026
Everything was good
David
couple
May 4, 2026
“Lovely intelligent managers”
So close to the centre of everything
Ann
couple
May 1, 2026
Great location, spacious unit, friendly hostess.
Jake
couple
April 29, 2026
“Pleasant, great location, parking, ease of check in.”
Excellent location, great size room, on-site parking.
Ella
couple
April 27, 2026
“Central and perfect!”
The best stay at the shades! so central and laid back! Couldn’t be better!
Wendy
solo_traveller
April 26, 2026
Amazing location, great accommodation
russ
solo_traveller
April 25, 2026
Everything it was great location very clean. Hosts were friendly and helpful No problems at all would stay there again
Janice
family_with_children
April 24, 2026
“It's the place I always like to stay when the Arrowtown Autumn Festival is on. Very convenient”
Location is exceptional, very close to the shops etc. The rooms aren't big , but sufficient for our needs, and very clean.
sharyn
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
“Loved my stay at shades of Arrowtown. In a perfect spot, close to everything. The room was warm, clean and comfortable w”
I loved the layout of the room and the garden view. I also loved how close it is to the centre of town. Very friendly and helpful reception.
Thomas
couple
April 12, 2026
“Disappointing”
Location
Facilities
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Services
Babysitting/child services, Laundry
King Room with Garden View
Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as outdoor furniture. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior King Room
This double room has a toaster, air conditioning and microwave. Please note that children cannot be accommodated in this studio.
Queen Studio
The suite has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Boasting outdoor furniture, this suite also features an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 3 beds.
Queen Studio
In the well-equipped kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. This studio is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as outdoor furniture. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Two-Bedroom Studio
This studio features a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Please note that this studio does not offer a hotplate, it does offer a microwave.
Standard Two-Bedroom Studio - Disability Access
This studio features a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Please note that this studio does not offer a hotplate, it does offer a microwave.
Superior One-Bedroom Studio
This superior, adult only unit features a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom. Please note that children cannot be accommodated in this studio.
Two-Bedroom Studio
This 2 bedroom studio features a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
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