Queenstown, New Zealand Hotel Rooms at the Independent

Really good accommodation and reasonably priced. Great location right in the centre of town. Would definitely stay here again.

Apon arrival the booking could not be found so the hotel upgraded our room to river view for free.

Arrived mid afternoon, staff were friendly and helpful.

Sue, the owner, could not have been nicer or more hospitable. Sue provides premier accommodations including a wood stove in the living room which was very comfortable for our stay in late June. We watched the fireworks from her deck celebrating the first day of Queenstown's winter festival. Breakfast was excellent, including warm croissants and a delicious warm concoction that included whole figs. The bed was the most comfortable of many comfortable beds we slept in on a 24 day trip to Australia and New Zealand. All first class, and with a view you wish you could wake up to everyday! By the way, I'm very skeptical of reviews I read, since I'm 62 and this is not my first rodeo. Sue and her place are the real deal! There was only one downside if your knees are old; the walk back up to her place from town was a hike. Take your car and park in the public lot at the bottom of the hill. If your knees are good, walk! The fish and chips place on the edge of bay had great mussels and blue cod.

We arrived earlier than book in time yet the manager allowed us to enter our accommodation and settle in. The rooms were immaculate and everything was very user friendly . We stayed four nights and really enjoyed the fact that we were able to access all places of interest within the Queenstown area and could come and go as we pleased. On the afternoon of our departure our return flight was unable to land and there wasn't to be another flight until the following morning . I phoned the Pounamu from the airport and was greeted with a friendly reply when I asked could we come back and stay that night. The staff placed us back in our freshly prepared room and booked us a taxi for our 6 am return to the airport. They even had the cab company on a nicely reduced fare which was a nice added bonus. My wife and I had a great time in Queenstown and it was all made that much better being able to stay in such a professionally run accommodation .

Beautiful apartment in a beautiful setting. We absolutely loved our stay and couldn't recommend Manata Lodge more highly. Thank you

the apartments were very comfortable and quiet. eEverything was provided that you could think that you may need. Only 5min walk to Aroowtown

Excellent. The hotel was perfect. tha afternoon tea was superb

Absolutley Amazing Experience!! Definitely reccomend! All the villas have awesome views and the spa bath is amazing!! The price is justified by the exceptional service as well as a ton of included extras such as whatever you like for breakfast served at whatever time you like whether it be in room or in the main lodge, as well as complimentary mini bar and wine on arrival and complimentary afternoon tea and pre dinner drinks and canapes. the only fault i will make is that the heating was focused on one side of the villa leaving the bathroom a little chilly. Overall it was Exceptional and we wish we could have stayed longer!

I enjoyed my stay.The only criticism was the noise from the road from trucks. I would stay again.