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First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 96 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Frankton, Queenstown
- Place, Queenstown Event Centre3 min drive
- Place, Remarkables Park Town Centre4 min drive
- Place, Skyline Queenstown12 min drive
- Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)5 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 2 (Green)
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom One (Blue)
1 King Bed
Living room 1
1 Single Murphy Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views
Shotover Ridge is a stylish and spacious first floor 2 bedroom apartment very well equipped with all the amenities you would expect for a peaceful, quality stay. Situated on a ridge above the famous Shotover River, the apartment enjoys first sun in the mornings and last sun in the evenings. It has two decks facing east and west giving guests no less than 3 dining options including a BBQ, a breakfast bar and a formal mahogany dining room for something special. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern, full size appliances along with quality utensils, extensive crockery, cutlery and glassware. The apartment has a full laundry including a washer, drier and ironing facility. Extremely well insulated, with great heating and ventilation options, the apartment provides excellent accommodation year round. Two private double bedrooms (1 x super king, 1x queen) are placed at either end of the apartment and there is an optional extra to convert the dining room into another double bedroom to accommodate 3 couples. Situated within Queenstown's newest business and shopping centre at Frankton, our guests can avoid the holiday, ski and peak hour traffic when embarking on travel adventures around the district. Within 1.5 km there are no less than 48 eateries or takeaways including 3 major Supermarkets and 3 Pubs. However, the centre of Queenstown is still only 15 minutes away, and the airport only 5. All the rental car depots are within minutes of Shotover Ridge.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (included);
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Queenstown
Located in Frankton, a neighbourhood in Queenstown, this apartment is in the mountains and on a river. The Remarkables Ski Area and Amisfield Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Gardens. Queenstown Ice Arena and Cookie Time are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.

Frankton, Queenstown
What's nearby
- Queenstown Event Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Remarkables Park Town Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
- Queenstown Gardens - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
- Queenstown Mall - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
- Skyline Queenstown - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Airspresso - 5 min drive
- 11th Avenue by Frank’s - 6 min drive
- The Meat Preachers - 3 min drive
- Odelay - 4 min drive
- Cafe Society - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Swee-Im U., Malaysia
20 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and like home
Swee-Im U.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barb M.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tucked away gem
Barb M.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin H.
26 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location with excellent views.
Kevin H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lori N.
25 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Overnight Stay
Lori N.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
murray
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
murray
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good
Mark C.
20 Jan 2019
A very comfortable apartment, great view and pretty close to transit
Mark C.
8/10 Good
Tom
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tom
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Monika S.
10 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem!
Monika S.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shaila C.
7 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with amazing views and well presented with high standards. Lovely host too.
Shaila C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frances W.
25 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Frances W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
john
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
john
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mel P.
5 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Mel P.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elly H.
10 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the airport with great views
Elly H.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jill M.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
Jill M.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Liz B., Canada
25 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment base for Frankton/ Queenstown
Liz B.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary M.
8 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow!! Just fantastic!!
Rosemary M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike R.
1 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place
Mike R.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter M.
27 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host
Peter M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
claire
8 Jan 2024
claire
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
David C., SLC, UT
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our holiday!
David C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leslie l.
29 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice quiet getaway
Leslie l.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jim L.
3 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sophistication and Serenity
Jim L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eldhose C.
19 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay
Eldhose C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark W.
20 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hosts
Mark W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by JohnMann

What makes this property unique
The hosts have been in the business for 40 yrs and sought these apartments out. Best value in town!
Languages:
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