Ora Retreat — Hotel in South Island

The review you wish you saw before booking.

The lake views are beautiful and the family is hospitable… but the deception of all the photos is worth mentioning.

Although the room in the house is not bad, it’s a warm small room with a bed. That is it. It is a shared space with up to 8people and a very shared bathroom. Many people in cabins also joined to shower as they could not locate the assigned shower. The space is also loud, worth knowing.

Although everyone can appreciate individual beliefs, the living space is a very specific religion, whilst being more shown as a peaceful yoga retreat, there is a slight feel of a pushed agenda with a massive shrine on the one side of the room and bits around. Whilst some might be indifferent, having strong beliefs of other religions this comes across as the opposite of what I’m sure was the intention of the hosts being welcoming people.

An upgraded backpackers would be a genuine description as you would know what you were walking into and prepared for all it entails. Whilst “homey and welcoming,” honesty speaks volumes and it’s lacking in...

Wow, what a special place. I don't know where to start so firstly just thank you, Ora Retreat will be my home when I go back to Queenstown. If you want a place where you have the serenity of being without too many people. This is the place. Just a short drive to the city centre, a short walk to the lake for a swim. But the views there, you won't go anywhere it's so beautiful and 3 lovely dogs and Tui birds coming to feed. The retreat has everything you would find at home and even more. They let us check in early, the cabins are so beautiful and quiet. The bed was so comfy. Breakfast is available as well and so many different teas! Coffee machine, yoga space & musical instruments. Just wow. Thank you again, what a perfect place for our...

A most incredible place to stay! Kaari was a welcoming host. The puppies were very sweet too. The tui tiny home was great size for two people, very comfortable and the whole bed size heating pad was great. Could definitely be comfortable with 3 in the loft bed. Wifi doesn’t reach the cabin but good service in the main house. Big kitchen to use and incredible views from the back patio. Very calming and secluded. Worth staying a few extra nights. Look what dates you are going as they do events and have special guests such as monks. Felt very safe and comfortable here. Shared bathroom in the main house was very clean. Lots of easy walking trails near by and close to the water. Will definitely be...