Manata Lodge
The Home
Manata Lodge
Manata Lodge can be hired out in its entirety. Manata can sleep up to 23 people. All bedrooms offer the choice of either a King or twin beds. We also have 4 rollaways, a portacot and a sofa bed. Rooms include a large 4 bedroom house and four apartments (2 bedroom, 1 bedroom and 2 studios.) Each area offers a heat pump, smart TV with sky & Netflix and kitchens.
Manata Lodge has beautiful extensive gardens & vineyard, outdoor heated swimming & spa pools, sauna, outdoor BBQ area & swing set. Also available for use is the guest laundry, mountain bikes & sport equipment. There is also access to the Queenstown bike/walking trail at the bottom of our property.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
Home Features
What's Included
- Wireless internet
- WiFi
- Internet
Amenities & Features
Kitchen
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dining table
Pool & Spa
- Communal pool
- Pool
Entertainment
- Television
- Smart TV
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Dryer
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fenced private pool
Area Guide
Neighborhood, Lower Shotover
Lower Shotover is home to this vacation home. Lake Wakatipu and Frankton Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Gardens. Queenstown Ice Arena and Cookie Time are also worth visiting.
What's Nearby
- Queenstown Event Centre3 min drive
- Alpine Aqualand3 min drive
- Frankton Beach4 min drive
- Amisfield Winery5 min drive
- Remarkables Park Town Centre6 min drive
Restaurants
- Airspresso - 6 min drive
- Patagonia Chocolates - 6 min drive
- Frankton Arm Tavern - 5 min drive
- Odelay - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
Getting Around
- Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 9 min drive
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Bathroom 6
Spaces & Areas
House Rules
check in
- Check in after 2:00 PM
check out
- Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
- Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
- Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
- No pets allowed
Smoking
- Smoking is not permitted
Policies
Damage Policy
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
Important Information
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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Manata Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Manata Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Manata Lodge?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Manata Lodge?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Manata Lodge located?
Situated in Lower Shotover, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Queenstown Event Centre, Alpine Aqualand, and Lake Wakatipu. The Kingston Flyer is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
How many guests can this venue host for a wedding?
It can host up to 99 guests for a ceremony and reception, and sleeps up to 23 overnight.
Can I hold both the ceremony and reception here?
Yes — there is space for both the ceremony and reception, including outdoor areas.
Can the wedding party stay overnight?
Yes, it sleeps up to 23 guests across 9 bedrooms, so the wedding party can stay on-site.
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