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Shades of Arrowtown

9 Merioneth Street, Arrowtown, New Zealand
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Shades of Arrowtown
Ranked #7 of 12 Arrowtown B&B and Inns
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This was our third stay in Arrowtown, and we've stayed at Shades of Arrowtown each time. Change of ownership since we stayed a couple of years ago, but still really good, nicely appointed rooms complete with the most important thing - coffee plunger and ground coffee!! Decent beds, good bedding, central heating as well as radiators in the rooms (very... More

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Cambridge, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

lovely shady garden setting so close to everything and very well appointed at reasonable cost; much better than the business of Queenstown yet so close; small kitchen if you like to make your own snacks;

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

This is a Return Trip for us. We were initially here in 2009. While there are now new owners, it did not disappoint. My family, as well as my Sister's family and our Parents stayed at Shades for 7 nights as a base for Queenstown some 15-20 minutes drive away while celebrating Fathers 80th Birthday. Excellent range of accomodation; up... More

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Keith, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

We enjoyed a very comfortable stay at Shades of Arrowtown. After a long haul flight from Scotland ,it was just what we needed . Very helpful owners , excellent accommodation and first class location , the best location of any motel in the whole of New zealand. I would recommend this motel to any traveller .

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Cumbria
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We were in a very good studio. The kitchen area was compact but had everything you needed. Very clean and comfortable. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again. It is close to everything in Arrowtown. Only comment would be that the door of the fridge would be better if it opened the other way because... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

People were super nice. Room was perfect for our needs, very clean and comfortable. Quiet area with absolutely beautiful gardens. Within walking distance to everything in Arrowtown. We highly recommend this Motel.

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Ballina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Extremely clean, tidy and comfortable, with shady, peaceful garden surroundings, very close to town centre - along with efficient, friendly and wonderfully helpful service (which in our case was to accommodate a special family surprise visit!) For value for money, I couldn't ask for a better venue than Shades of Arrowtown. Arrowtown itself is one of the loveliest little towns... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for one night. It's very close to everything and it is just a stones throw from the main drag. Nice outdoor spaces to sit and it's all very calm and quiet. Rooms are okay too. All in all, it's a convenient place to stay and very relaxing.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

Spent in all three nights. Stayed the first night and felt so welcome that we returned for a further two days. Arrowtown is delightful and we loved our stay. We explored and played golf. We can not say enough good things about Shades from the friendly welcome and very comfortable rooms. Tom and Lorica are wonderful hosts and added to... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

Lovely, friendly management, gorgeous room - we stayed an extra night it was so good! We were intending on staying somewhere else, but the owner wasn't to be seen, so we cam across Shades and they were available and very welcoming - so it was an easy decision. Very pleased we found it!

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Address: 9 Merioneth Street, Arrowtown, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Arrowtown
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Ranked #7 of 12 B&Bs / Inns in Arrowtown

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