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Reviews of The Arrow Nest

131 Essex Avenue, 9302 Arrowtown, New Zealand

#4 of 43 hotels in Arrowtown

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 35 apartment reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    10
    One of the best stays I've ever paid for
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed - amazing Shower - awesome Clean, comfortable, private even though it's attached, Convenient location - ferg butcher just round the corner with great coffee+breakfast and dinner options. House is exceptionally tidy and clean and soo spacious. Highly recommend this apartment

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    10
    Very quiet, clean, well appointed, great location next to Millbrook
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Modern, Clean, great location and well appointed

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    10
    A lovely little retreat jay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The dryer function of the washer / dryer was not effective.

    Lovely location with amazing views. Very comfortable and well appointed overall. Comfortable bed and great shower.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    10
    Pristine and modern luxury apartment surrounded by the most incredible views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For us there were zero problems and it was probably one of the best non hotel stays I’ve had on booking .com. However it’s true that the WiFi was intermittent and unreliable… but we didn’t complain because we had lots of data on our phones so we didn’t give the host a chance to do anything about it; others might need to?

    Super clean, super modern, extremely comfortable and well located. Hosts are great, answering any questions but leaving you alone. Bed is fantastic, shower is top level, kitchen has everything you need including laundry facility.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    10
    Ahhh the serenity
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn't anything we didn't like. Even had the owners cat come for a visit which was a real treat

    Great location about 5 minutes drive out of arrowtown. So peaceful and quiet. Lovely apartment

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2024

    10
    Lovely last minute find after an unexpected flight cancelation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable bed. Large space with laundry

    Location was within walking distance to downtown Arrowtown so we could easily walk to dinner

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2024

    10
    Coming back - soon I hope!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful in every way

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2024

    9.0
    Very warm and comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Exceptionally comfortable. Beautiful views. Very quiet and peaceful.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    10
    Perfect spot for rest relaxation, close to everything and wonderful views. They have thought of everything. The bed was
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was perfect

    Location, modern clean comfortable and felt very welcoming

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2024

    10
    Perfect accomodation - exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The apartment was immaculately clean and very comfortable . Very easy walk into Arrowtown and great location for exploring the Wānaka area. We had to extend by a day due to weather conditions and Belinda was very accomodating . We loved this property and would highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed .

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    10
    Delightful property and lovely hosts we will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Location was quiet and it’s beautiful views of the mountains. Also loved the beautiful Burmese cat who was a delight

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    10
    Perfect,,,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was my second stay at Arrows Nest. Everything is high quality, the location is private and quiet. It is number one in Arrowtown in my opinion.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    10
    This is a beautiful property with a lovely host and everything you need to be a base for exploring Arrowtown and surroun
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you want to eat in the apartment make sure you see what’s available to use, as the kitchen’s not super stocked with dishes etc.

    Beautiful one bedroom apartment attached to the owner’s home just outside Arrowtown. Loved the plush carpet, the beautiful views from the front and bedroom. Autumn snow fell on The Remarkables overnight and we saw it when we opened the curtains in the morning! Everything in this apartment is new and luxurious. Very tastefully furnished with a super comfortable bed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location for Millbrook visitors
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Within walking distance from downtown Arrowtown. Clean and modern. Quiet. Nice appliances with laundry.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious , bright, private , spotlessly clean & friendly accommodating hosts . Good location with short walk to the center of Arrowtown .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    10
    Hole in 1
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tidy unit well set up for a couple. Nice views.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    10
    Fantastic. Great view from bedroom!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Worried about dropping any items from kitchen bench on carpeted floor. Couldn't find terrestrial TV station for news etc, but may have been user error.

    Comfortable, clean, warm and tidy.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2023

    9.0
    just what was needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    would have been good to have more cups and glasses so we didn’t need to wash them or run the dishwasher

    clean, well positioned ,great views good value for money

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2023

    9.0
    We loved the Arrow Nest, thanks to the awesome hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was good (a lovely big king size bed), but a bit bumpy with the electric blanket underneath.

    Quiet location, stunning vistas of the nearby mountains, great clean accommodation, great basic cooking facilities.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2022

    10
    Serene tranquil and gorgeous!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    Peaceful, best bed ever! super quiet with all facilities 5 star

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2022

    10
    gorgeous place, nice and specious, everything we needed for our stay. perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    nice and specious, close to the Mill Brook (where we had wedding) Comfy and everything we needed. there was also a super cute and friendly cat the greeted us on the second morning!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2024

    6.0
    Cold welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Every year we are coming to Queenstown during winter. I have booked this accommodation as I was impressed by the photos, but there are some differences between the photos , description and reality. Firstly, I was attracted by the swimming pool in the first row of the description. Then I saw the fireplace in the photos, then aircon in the description.  Because we came during winter for skiing, the swimming pool was a big sale point for us. But quickly disappointment appeared because we were told that the pool is very cold and is not recommended After a long drive, we have arrived late in the evening and we were hoping to come to a nice warm place as it was freezing outside, but we were welcomed by a cold house with a big plastic “Welcome” sign on the table. Would’ve been nice from the owners to leave the heating on even on the lowest setting, considering the big house and very high ceiling. The aircon is located only in the living area and in the bedroom the heating options are a column heater and a heated mattress, which works fine but it takes hours to heat up the very large area. The bathroom is absolutely freezing and it’s quite challenging to have a nice relaxing shower in winter. The fireplace in the photos is just for the photos because it cannot be used due to local regulations. Also there is no leather armchair like in the photos. There were no blankets in the living room as in the photos, just two small pillows. The house is lacking small welcoming touches. We had not been given garbage bags for the bathroom bin and I have attached a picture with that and in the kitchen was only the one in the bin not even a spare garbage bag. Not a single one to be replaced for our 4 nights stay. Also would’ve been nice to find some paper serviettes or napkins in the kitchen . For the towels we got only 2 big, 2 small and 1 hand towel. By mistake I dropped mine in the shower so there was no replacement.

    Clean Nice view Probably perfect in summer Asked for a late check out and we were given extra 30 minutes Very close to Arrowtown Great bed, nice large windows.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    modern clean spacious and peaceful with excellent facilities. Loved having a washing machine and detergent supplied which saved any hassle!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2022

    8.0
    Nice place - clean and modern
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good location close to Millbrook and Arrowtown. Comfy bed and easy check in.

    Stayed in November 2022

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