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Settlers Cottage Motel

4.0 star property
Accommodations in Arrowtown with kitchens and balconies

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Interior entrance
Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms | Garden view
Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | View from room
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Settlers Cottage Motel offers a quiet escape in natural beauty. Enjoy mountain biking, relax in the garden, or watch kids on the playground. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and free WiFi, ideal for families and adventure seekers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, 2 Bathrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | View from room

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
22 Hertford Street, Arrowtown, 9302

What's nearby

  • St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tobins Track - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arrowtown Chinese Settlement - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Arrowtown Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coronet Peak Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪11th Avenue by Frank’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fork and Tap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wolf Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ayrburn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Settlers Cottage Motel

Upscale holiday park
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Settlers Cottage Motel. Active travelers can enjoy mountain biking at this holiday park. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, babysitting (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, bicycle tour information, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Settlers Cottage Motel Holiday park
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Settlers Cottage Motel Holiday park
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Frequently asked questions

Is Settlers Cottage Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Settlers Cottage Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Settlers Cottage Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Settlers Cottage Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Settlers Cottage Motel located?

Situated in Arrowtown, this holiday park is within a 5-minute walk of St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage, Tobins Track, and Lakes District Museum. Arrow River and Off The Wall Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Settlers Cottage Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 362 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean, very helpful owners
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy cottage stay with friendly and helpful staff. Just a short stroll to town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved our stay in our romantic and eclectic room. So close to the centre of Arrowtown and such friendly helpful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cant tell you how much we enjoyed our stay! Even came with room visit from the resident cat Charlie, who was just so cute and friendly - he was the real highlight of Arrowtown! Thanks so much 🙂
Charlie
Charlie - our new best friend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly hosts. Warm comfortable accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay , location is perfect and the place is really clean and tidy .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was very cute 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay. A friendly cheerful welcoming host. Highly recommended and we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great unique place with a lot to look at
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, super friendly hosts who were really helpful, clean and tidy accomodation, cant fault it. Certainly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient accommodation. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy quick check in and out. Friendly hosts (especially charlie and monty) Spacious room well equipped. Great location with parking. Comfortable bed, great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wish we could have stayed longer!

Fantastic character filled motel! Very friendly hosts. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

qun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice & quiet place, quite historical style as well, will definitely go back there next time for a longer holiday stay

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived Jayne made us feel welcome - she has the perfect personality for this industry - bubbly, knowledgeable and super accommodating with lots of great advice about local activities especially cycling trails . The cottage was warm and very well set up with everything we needed and great wifi . Cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Kiara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t have hot water for one of the nights staff were unable to do anything till the morning no refund or anything was offered
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel with lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location!!! The rooms are a cottage and very cosy. They are not big so storing suitcases out of the way is tricky. Easy stroll to the main shopping strip. The accessible walks/hikes from Settlers is insanely exciting. Thank you Karl for your kind hospitality!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really enjoyable stay. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Perfect location to town and surrounding areas. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Fantastic little quaint place! Would love to come back! Top place to stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Settlers Cottage, very close to town. Great owners, would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room fixtures in keeping with early settlers theme
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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