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1. Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Thurston
NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

2. La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Amanda
NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

3. Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
SungEun
NZ$315
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

4. Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse
Fernhill
Australia
Rubashnee
NZ$442
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Kamana Lakehouse

5. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Kawarau Falls
Australia
Samantha
NZ$339
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

6. Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Mathew
NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Millennium Hotel Queenstown

7. voco Queenstown by IHG

voco Queenstown by IHG
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Wendell
NZ$332
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
voco Queenstown by IHG

8. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Frankton
Australia
Soni
NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG

9. Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
Frankton
NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

10. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Charles
NZ$324
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

11. Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Queenstown
Australia
Jeremy
NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

12. Sherwood Queenstown

Sherwood Queenstown
Queenstown
Canada
Cory
NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Sherwood Queenstown

13. Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Tal
NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Mi-pad Queenstown

14. Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown
Frankton
Australia
Ranveer
NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Quest Queenstown

15. Mercure Queenstown Resort

Mercure Queenstown Resort
Fernhill
Australia
Kelli
NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Mercure Queenstown Resort

16. Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Albert
NZ$289
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront

17. Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Kylie
NZ$416
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Crowne Plaza Hotel Queenstown by IHG

18. Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Queenstown City Centre
Australia
Allan
NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

19. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Queenstown
Japan
Aiko
NZ$559
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

20. Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown
Boydtown
Australia
Debbie
NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Pinewood Queenstown
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Learn more about Lower Shotover

Nestled along the dramatic Shotover River, this scenic suburb offers thrilling jet boat rides and access to nearby Queenstown's adventure activities. Hike the surrounding hills for spectacular views or visit Arrowtown's historic gold mining sites just a short drive away.

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Top Lower Shotover Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Lower Shotover

Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"I like the clean room and friendly staff and convenient location."
Prav 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Mi-pad Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

8/10 Good
"I was on crutches and ended up needing to use the 2 lifts to get to our room which then happened to be the furthest room.on the aslie.(staff did offer to my partner to swap rooms but he declined this which was a good call as IT WAS A GREAT room! So worth the extra efforts and helped work off our Queenstown food. View from room was breathtaking. Huge rooms. Shower a walk-in so that was excellent. Had breakfast one morning. $20 each and was fine for price and convenience"
Brenda 4-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

10/10 Excellent
"George is a legend! Really helpful, welcoming guy. Get this man a beer! Came here to stay and do some skiing beginning of August and had the best stay ! Will definitely be back."
Joe 5-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"If you are looking for a place to stay. Look no further. This is worth every dollar. A 10star if I could rate it that high. From the hotel standards to the customer service. There was nothing to fault."
Zarryn 7-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay"
Jeremy 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

10/10 Excellent
"The Nest was absolutely amazing! Do the wine pairing, it makes the already great meal a million times better!"
Dean 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Kamana Lakehouse
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Clean room"
Julia 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

8/10 Good
"Room was clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. Buffet breakfast was ok not the best but not the worst we have had. Our bed was a bit worn as it sunk down in the middle. Apart from those minor things we really enjoyed our stay."
Kirk 10-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
QT Queenstown

QT Queenstown

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay. Really lovely service and buffet breakfast. Room was nice and clean. We stayed in the Remarkables View King room, and whilst the view in the distance was amazing, you do look down onto another building, an empty pool, carpark and unfortunately they were doing some renovations during our stay so the big white covered structure was a bit of an eye sore from our rather pricey room."
Ola 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
QT Queenstown

More cheap accommodation in Lower Shotover

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

12B Centennial Avenue Arrowtown
NZ$78
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers

39 Robins Rd Queenstown
NZ$150
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (127 reviews)
The Flaming Kiwi Backpackers
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

Nomads Queenstown Backpackers

5-11 Church Street Queenstown
NZ$199
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (770 reviews)
Nomads Queenstown Backpackers
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

Lakeside Motel - Queenstown

18 Lake Esplanade Queenstown
NZ$234
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Lakeside Motel - Queenstown
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

Absoloot Hostel Queenstown

50 Beach Street Queenstown Otago
NZ$251
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (172 reviews)
Absoloot Hostel Queenstown
Luxe Suites and Apartments

Luxe Suites and Apartments

1 Gorge Road Queenstown
NZ$328
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Luxe Suites and Apartments

Find out more about Lower Shotover

Top reasons to visit Lower Shotover

  • Thrilling Adventures: Experience the adrenaline rush with activities like the Shotover Jet and local skiing opportunities.
  • Scenic Trails: Explore stunning views along the Shotover Trail mountain biking trail and Shotover River Track.
  • Romantic Getaways: Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere perfect for couples seeking relaxation amidst beautiful landscapes.
  • Diverse Accommodation: Choose from a range of lodgings, from cosy bed and breakfasts to luxurious hotels, catering to all preferences.
  • Local Culture: Immerse yourself in the warm, welcoming atmosphere and charm of this picturesque suburb.

Find great hotels near Lower Shotover

Discover the charm of Lower Shotover, where a range of accommodation options await, from cosy bed and breakfasts to luxurious hotels. Perfect for adventure seekers and families alike, these lodgings provide a perfect base to explore the stunning Otago region. Whether you're after Lower Shotover rentals or comfortable homes, you'll find a welcoming place to unwind after a day of excitement.

  • Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa: Experience a luxurious getaway at the 5-star Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, located 3.2km from Lower Shotover. With a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10, this resort caters to adventure seekers and those wanting to indulge in a spa-themed retreat. Guests can enjoy a variety of adventure sports, including sailing, mountain biking, skydiving, snowboarding, and kayaking, all available nearby. The resort also boasts a full-service spa with treatments, manicures, and indoor pools, ensuring a rejuvenating experience after a day of exploration.
  • The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments: Situated 6.4km from Lower Shotover, The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments offers a premium stay with a remarkable guest rating of 9.4 out of 10. This 5-star accommodation is ideal for families and adventurers alike, featuring an array of activities such as waterskiing, snowboarding, and rafting. The hotel is well-equipped for children, offering babysitting services, games, and sledding options nearby, making it a family-friendly choice that doesn’t compromise on luxury.
  • Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview: A comfortable 4-star option, the Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview is located 8.0km from Lower Shotover and has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10. This hotel is perfect for ski enthusiasts and adventure lovers, with easy access to ski shuttles and lifts nearby. Guests can engage in numerous activities, including mountain biking, boat tours, horse riding, parasailing, and fishing, making it an exciting base for an adventure-filled holiday.

Where to stay near Lower Shotover

Lower Shotover offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and romantic retreats, making it an ideal destination for tourists seeking relaxation in stunning surroundings. Explore the breathtaking scenery, engage in thrilling sports, or unwind in luxury accommodations. Nearby attractions enhance the experience with family-friendly activities and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. In the evenings, enjoy cooler temperatures as you soak in the peaceful vibes of this charming suburb, ensuring a memorable vacation in Otago.

  • Queenstown: Nestled approximately 8.0km from Lower Shotover, Queenstown is renowned as the adventure capital of New Zealand. Its stunning landscapes, characterised by the majestic mountains and the serene lake, create an idyllic backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're skiing in the winter or hiking in the summer, this vibrant city offers year-round activities for every type of traveller. With a romantic vibe and a plethora of dining options, it’s a perfect getaway for couples. Don't miss the chance to explore local attractions, such as the breathtaking ski fields and golf courses, while soaking in the natural beauty that surrounds you.
  • Queenstown City Centre: Just 8.0km from Lower Shotover, Queenstown City Centre is the heartbeat of the region, offering a lively atmosphere filled with shops, cafes, and cultural experiences. Visitors flock here for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities, including access to ski fields and a variety of shopping venues. The City Centre is perfect for those looking to indulge in local cuisine or shop for unique souvenirs. The proximity to the lake and mountains enhances the experience, making it a charming spot for both relaxation and adventure, particularly for those seeking a romantic escape.
  • Frankton: Located a mere mile from Lower Shotover, Frankton is a welcoming suburb that offers a more relaxed pace while still being close to the action of Queenstown. It’s a great base for outdoor lovers, with easy access to shopping malls and ski areas. The scenic beauty of nearby lakes and beaches provides ample opportunities for leisurely strolls or picnics. Frankton’s charming community vibe, paired with its stunning surroundings, makes it an ideal destination for those looking to experience the serenity of the Otago region while enjoying the romance of the outdoors.

Things to do near Lower Shotover

Shopping

In Lower Shotover, you'll find local artisans offering unique crafts and souvenirs. If you're up for a drive, head to Queenstown's Remarkables Park Town Centre for a wider selection of shops and boutiques, or explore the local markets for fresh produce and handmade goods.

Recreation

Experience the tranquil surroundings at the Lower Shotover Wellness Retreat, where you can indulge in revitalising spa treatments and yoga sessions. For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby Shotover River offers kayaking and scenic walks, allowing you to connect with nature while enjoying the stunning landscapes of Otago.

Adventure

Skyline Queenstown offers an exhilarating cable car ride with stunning views of the surrounding landscape, located 8.0km from Lower Shotover. Enjoy outdoor family adventures including luge rides, mountain biking, and scenic walks that capture the essence of this thrilling destination.

Nightlife

Experience the lively atmosphere at the Lower Shotover Tavern, where you can enjoy a cold beer and friendly locals. For a more relaxed vibe, visit the nearby Shotover Jet Café, offering tasty bites and a cosy setting to unwind after a day of adventure.

*Distances are measured in a straight line; actual driving distances may vary depending on the route.

Find the best attractions near Lower Shotover

Lower Shotover is a fantastic destination for outdoor enthusiasts, couples, and anyone seeking adventure in New Zealand. Here, you can explore stunning attractions like the cable car gondola, pristine beaches, and the breathtaking Shotover River. Enjoy the scenic mountain views and immerse yourself in the local culture. With various accommodation options available, Lower Shotover is the perfect base for your memorable vacation experience.

  • Skyline Queenstown: A thrilling experience awaits at Skyline Queenstown, where you can take a scenic gondola ride to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Wakatipu. Once at the top, enjoy outdoor activities like luge rides and walking trails, making it a fantastic spot for family adventures.
  • Queenstown Beach: Relax at Queenstown Beach, where you can soak up the sun and take in stunning views of the Remarkables mountain range. The beach vibe is perfect for picnics, swimming, or simply unwinding by the water’s edge.
  • Frankton Beach: Located near Lower Shotover, Frankton Beach offers a picturesque lakeside setting ideal for romantic strolls or outdoor activities. Enjoy the serene scenery while taking in the beauty of nature all around you.

The nearest major airports for your trip to Lower Shotover

Accessing Lower Shotover is easy with Queenstown Airport (ZQN) being only 1.6km away. Nearby, you can find excellent accommodation options such as the Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, located 1.1km from the airport, and accessible via convenient transport services. The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments, situated 4.8km away, and QT Queenstown, 6.4km from the airport, also provide quality stays. For those considering Wānaka Airport (WKA), located 49.9km from Lower Shotover, options include Lakeshore Springs Apartments and Edgewater, both within 11.3km, and Wanaka Springs Lodge, a 4.5-star option just 9.7km away, with transport services available to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Lower Shotover?
The best time to visit Lower Shotover, Otago, New Zealand, is during the summer months, from December to February, or the autumn shoulder season in March and April.Summer offers the warmest weather, with average temperatures around 20-25°C, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and exploring the stunning natural landscapes. The longer daylight hours mean you can make the most of your days, whether you're enjoying a boat trip on Lake Wakatipu or exploring the Shotover River. This period is particularly good for families looking for an active holiday with plenty of sunshine.For those who prefer slightly cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, the autumn months of March and April are excellent. The weather remains pleasant, typically around 15-20°C, and the region's deciduous trees transform into a spectacular display of reds, oranges, and golds, especially noticeable along the Shotover River.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, although it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if cancelled within 24 to 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to 'My Trips' and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by 'Fully refundable property' for hotels in Lower Shotover.
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