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Reviews of Ora Retreat

26 Arawata Terrace, Fern Hill, 9300 Queenstown, New Zealand

#26 of 88 hotels in Queenstown

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Review Score

Based on 327 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    10
    Very nice hosted accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts are very friendly and make you feel welcome.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    9.0
    Amazing stay and place but not a proper free breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi didn't reach the room, the pillows weren't comfy, door to balcony only opened from the outside, the free breakfast wasn't really a free breakfast-only cereal provided.

    Loved the electric blanket, ensuite bathroom, amazing shower, good mattress, views amazing, dogs amazing, close to bus stop

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Owners were away on holiday and I normally love their company., but had a great stay. Annalise was fabulous however.

    A little away from the hustle and bustle if Queenstown. View is spectacular. Vibe is caring.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Cozy room and such a beautiful view! The girl who hosted us was so nice (and dutch as well!) and gave us the best tips to do/visit. Because of her we have seen the most amazing places so thank you so much!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2025

    8.0
    Our lovelyyy stayyy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the heater can be upgraded so it can be warmer for the room size (bungalow)

    We really love the kitchen, surrounding area & of course the hospitality of Paul as our host. The shared bathroom is super clean. Check in/out is easy. What i love the most is, they have beautiful, warm ambiance comunal living room. The terrace view from the living room is truly outstanding. We miss Dusky already 🫶

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The cabins were a bit cold in the winter and the roof is really noisy when it's raining.

    Very friendly and helpful hosts, good basic facilities and beautiful views over the lake.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No oat milk available for breakfast

    Cozy warm

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2025

    10
    Beautiful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    - thin walls, you can hear someone coughing everything else was nice

    This is a very nice hotel! + The hotel is easy to find + The view from the terrace is great - the lake and the mountains + The view from the room is also great - on the garden + We found very cute dogs there. It was nice to pet them :) + There is a kitchen where we had breakfast. There is also a fridge, stove, kettle (free) and a coffee machine (for an extra fee) + Even a hot blanket, which was perfect because it gets colder at night

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    10
    Cute little place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s maybe slightly far out from the centre - you need a car to get in and out of Queenstown centre

    Has a lovely vibe, owner was super friendly. Cabin was very cute and comfortable - electric blanket in the winter was a nice touch! Would definitely recommend

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2025

    9.0
    A wonderfully peaceful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Peaceful location - very private

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very nice place. You need a car to drive between there and the town center (as the road doesn't have a sidewalk). Well-equipped kitchen, loads of communal space. Next time would rather come for longer than one night :)

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2025

    10
    We'll be back, had an excellent stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Love the vibe, the location, the suurounding, facilities and most of all, beautiful lake view. Excellent host and staff, very friendly and cheerful. We feel very much welcome

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely setting, comfy bed, very hands off kind of deal, great views, kitchen and outdoor area in the communal spaces

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2025

    9.0
    Thank you Paul and Kari. If we return to Queenstown we will try to stay at Ora and can recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Kari and Paul were kind hosts who went out of their way to make us welcome. Our room was comfortable and we greatly appreciated the breakfast and kitchen facilities. We liked Dusky the dog too!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely location about a mile outside Queenstown.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The slider to our little patio was unusable.

    Wonderful hosts and a great B&B value a little out of the way from the tourist area of Queenstown. We got the only en-suite for guests in the home. Great for backpackers to have a reasonable accommodation without having to stay in a dorm. Beautiful views from the property and a path along the beach to walk into town-about a mile away.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    What a beautiful tranquil spot, just 10 mins away from the town center by local 2$ bus that comes every 15mins

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    10
    A wonderful experience which nourished my soul
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There literally is nothing I can say here.

    This place totally blew us away in terms of being a sanctuary amongst the naturally beautiful environment surrounding it. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and we were made so welcome. The place is relaxed and interesting and the cabins were wonderful, sleeping amongst the trees and tranquility of the outdoors. It was homely yet also respected personal space. It was well equipped and had stunning views of the lake and mountains. It had a profound and positive impact on my physical and mental wellbeing. I would highly recommend.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was stunning, with views of the lake and the mountains from the property. The owners were kind and inviting, they made our holiday feel truly special, and encouraged us to experience New Zealand authentically

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy overnight due to heavy rain on the cabin roof.

    We stayed in the bungalow which was a lovely cabin under the trees with a huge comfy bed. Very welcoming host. Great view from the garden over the lake and mountains.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    8.0
    Awesome retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sharing bathroom Rocky high steps to cabin Low light on steps at night Room needed better lighting

    Carrie n Paul were very nice and hospitable Retreat was spacious. Big n clean kitchen. Amazing views over the lake n mountains Great breakfast Meeting the Buddhist GuruMa. Very spiritual place

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None that I can think of. It was perfect in every sense

    Breathtaking views. Away from the bustle of the town. Very warm and friendly hosts

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    10
    A peaceful getaway in an unbeatable location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A wonderful peaceful retreat with majestic views. Our hosts were so friendly, as were the dogs. Being able to cook a meal and then enjoy it in the gardens overlooking the majestic lake and mountains was a highlight of our holiday.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    10
    Few minutes drive to city, bus station nearby, clean, and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NA

    Love it! The house is well-designed, the combination of nature and little hint of art decorations, plus the puppy definitely adds another point ❤️ Love the livingroom setup as well, the Tangkas, drum, crystal bowl, Yoga sequence chart…etc

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    10
    Relaxed family concern & very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely relaxing home with added outlying huts/chalets - not posh or formal. Proper family concern with couple & dogs making you welcome. No problems with using family kitchen for meals and free tea & breakfast ingredients (e.g. cereals & milk) and coffee from Pro machine at $2 a cup. Amazing tibetan tankas on walls & yoga mats to borrow On end of no1 bus route from Queenstown centre (get a bee card from bus - $2 a journey)

    Stayed in February 2025

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