26 Arawata Terrace, Fern Hill, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand
#21 of 84 hotels in Queenstown
Guests' ChoiceBased on 216 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
6.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 April 2023
Ning
New ZealandBeautiful view. Reasonable distance from the town centre. Comfortable accommodation.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
David
New ZealandWe arrived on the day of a festival being held at the property which made access to the kitchen to prepare drinks challenging, However, the people we spoke to were very friendly.
Beautiful location and very peaceful.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 23 April 2023
Rachel
Malaysiaeverything. the vibe, location, cleanliness, the hosts and her cute doggies!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Martin
AustraliaParking is a bit tricky but not to much issue as could easily find parking on the left side a bit up the street.
The hostess was amazing and very friendly, she even invited us to her Daughters birthday. Breakfast was nice and the room was wonderful. Place looks like a nice zen meditation retreat.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Kati
Germanyshared bathroom but very clean - so no issue at all for a couple of days
Beautiful paradise close to Queenstown. Wonderful host, great occasion to meet people from all over the world at a cup of coffee.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Inna
United StatesOne morning, we woke up at 5:30 am to the sound of one guest chanting pretty loudly early in the morning. Another morning, we woke up to the sound of guests leaving the house at 5:30 am. The walls in the main building where our room was are pretty thin and not soundproof, which is not ideal for light sleepers.
Kaari is a super nice and very accommodating host. Her house is giving zen vibes all around. The lake view from the deck is amazing. Her place is perfect for solo travelers or for anyone interested in getting to know other travelers. There are events in Kaari's house sometimes which guests can join in. Additionally, there are some people hanging out in the living room to chat or play the piano most evenings.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Naveen
IndiaAbsolutely nothing
Ora retreat is so beautifully located that the view of the lake from the deck just takes your breath away. On top of it, the homely and positive vibes that you get on interaction with the host, Kaari makes your stay memorable. It has all the amenities that one would want for a comfortable stay. The property is not exactly in the middle of the city which makes it a peaceful retreat and yet it is at a walking distance to the city centre. Kaari made us feel so much at home that we extended our stay by a day and had some wonderful conversations with her and her lovely guests. I would definitely recommend this retreat if you really want to enjoy Queenstown.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Wenjie
AustraliaThe only thing is our room is a bit far from public area no wifi no signal😂
It's a really nice and beautiful place! quiet and cozy!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Jeannine
Australiait felt like coming home relaxed friendly atmosphere
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 March 2023
Chrishoffman
AustraliaFriendly and welcoming environment, happy and chilled place to stay
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 23 March 2023
Simon
United KingdomSmall room with shared bathroom,but we knew that when we booked it.
View from the large decking area.Very relaxing easy going ambiance.Pleasantly Quirky.Friendly /Interesting owner and staff.Make your own breakfast in a kitchen shared with all the guests. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 23 March 2023
Ee
MalaysiaNon. All is good.
Ora Retreat overlooks the lake and mountains. We are lucky to have a room facing this fantastic views. The view from living and kitchen are fantastic as well. Highly recommended to come here. Plus the owner is super friendly.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
Susan
New Zealandnoise
great
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
Hayley
United Kingdomreally relaxed atmosphere and friendly welcome - beautiful elevated view across the water
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Francesca
AustraliaN/A
Owner was incredibly friendly and helpful, even gave us a lift to town when we arrived late. The whole place was cosy and we felt at home as soon as we got there. The room was great, bed very comfy and the heated blanket helped a lot in the cold evenings. The view from the main area and kitchen is unreal!!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Stephen
AustraliaOra retreat was situated on a hill with magnificent views of Lake Wakatipu. It was so relaxing to sit and watch the birds in the beautiful garden and to look out to the mountains and lake. The bed was very comfortable and the use of the kitchen and huge lounge was wonderful.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Jon
New ZealandThis place just got better by the day. Morning Yoga, amazing views and super friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 9 March 2023
Chemal
New ZealandKaari picked me up from airport, introduced me to swimming in the lake, laughing yoga, tremor yoga and listening to a piano player under the stars. The moment I saw the view from the deck, all my stresses melted away. Her kitchen had plenty of food options for breakfast. I've met the other guests around the kitchen table. Everyone was very nice. Kaari is an amazing human being and an exceptional host. I think my stay at her place would be the highlights of this year.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 8 March 2023
Sophie
LuxembourgThe owner is lovely, we enjoyed our stay at Ora Retreat. The view from our room and terrace was amazing. Location was a bit away from the city centre but there is a bus stop 50m away and it was really convenient.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Bree
United StatesClose to town , beautiful views, relaxing vibes !
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 22 February 2023
Eva
GermanyKareema was our host and super friendly and helpful with information. additional she offered early morning yoga and shaking. and there are two cute tiny dogs to cuddle :)
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Kiwiscanfly
New ZealandThis lovely retreat was so amazing. The staff where so helpful (even driving us to and from our concert as we missed out on bus tickets and the taxi were going to charge the earth) The room we had was so beautiful and the bed extremely comfortable. I will be staying here again next time we are in Queenstown. The views from the retreat were fabulous. The location was great and just down the road from a bus station so super easy to get to town and the airport.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 9 February 2023
Trinh
United StatesIt wasn’t as walkable to town but not a big deal.
Beautiful view, peaceful and spacious with a fully stocked kitchen and awesome deck. Feels more like a home.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 3 February 2023
Rubens
New ZealandIt was a bit hard to find the property, as there was no sign at the property entrance. I would suggest adding a sign with accommodation name to the main entrance.
I had the pleasure of staying at this fantastic accommodation in Queenstown and it was a truly remarkable experience. The owner went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and make me feel welcomed, and their kindness and hospitality made my stay ruly unforgettable. The property itself was nothing short of magnificent, with a stunning view of the lake that took my breath away. The room was spotless, cozy, and well-appointed, offering all the amenities I needed to relax and feel at home. I was thoroughly impressed by the level of attention to detail and care that was taken to make my stay as enjoyable as possible. I can confidently say that this is one of the best accommodations I have ever stayed at and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Queenstown. I am already looking forward to my next visit!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Rosalind
AustraliaI had no phone service or wifi in my room
the host, coffee, setting, comfy bed!
Stayed in January 2023
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