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Settlers Cottage Motel

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat with excellent outdoor recreation options at this countryside motel where mountain biking trails and barbecue areas await

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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

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

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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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
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Arrowtown is home to Settlers Cottage Motel. Off The Wall Gallery and Lakes District Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Remarkables Park Town Centre and Queenstown Mall. Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing, snowboarding, and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Arrowtown travel guide
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Map
22 Hertford Street, Arrowtown, 9302

What's nearby

  • The old police station as part of the Chinese Village in Arrowtown. It's best to get here early as it's located in a carpark and people tend to park in front of it as the day gets busier
    Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lakes District Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tobins Track
    5 min walk - 0.3 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
  • Wolf Coffee Roasters
    6 min walk
  • 11th Avenue by Frank’s
    10 min drive
  • Ayrburn
    4 min drive
  • The Fork and Tap
    5 min walk

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 tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and bicycle tour information
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Settlers Cottage Motel Arrowtown
Settlers Cottage Motel
Settlers Arrowtown
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Settlers Cottage Motel Holiday park
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Settlers Cottage Motel Holiday park
Settlers Cottage Motel Holiday park Arrowtown

Frequently asked questions

Is Settlers Cottage Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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, Lakes District Museum, and Tobins Track. 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

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 375 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

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The cottage was gorgeous. Very homely, comfortable beds, lovely shower and bathroom. Helpful and very friendly, welcoming staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic. Room was clean and tidy. Very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

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

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

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

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

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glad we found Settlers and Arrowtown. Wonderful.

Fabulous place in a fantastic little historic town. Reception was very welcoming, the whole place is a gem. Felt very relaxed there and thoroughly enjoyed Settlers and Arrowtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a nice town. The owner was very friendly and gave us local knowledge of where to eat etc. very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Rici (Patricia)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this property. True country hospitality in a well-kept historic setting. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a cosy haven, especially wonderful if you are travelling alone. It's proximity to the gorgeous down centre is fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little accomodation in arrowtown. Rooms were comfortable and warm. Such a close walk to the town centre. Would come back and stay here. Owners very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really unique accommodation, lovely owners and lovely location. Stayed there with our toddler who loved everything about the place including the friendly pets. Highly recommend.

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the gardens and extra touches put into the yard . Hosts were great checking with us every day to see if everything was ok. We will recommend as best place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and warm accommodation. A lovely timeless experience. Very enjoyable and look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was cute, warm, and cosy. The gardens were stunning, clearly loved and taken care of. The staff are super friendly and accommodating, providing us a map and suggestions for Arrowtown. Highly recommend.

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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to town centre, comfortable bed and good heating in room. Nice shower. Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024