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title: "Ora Retreat, Queenstown: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Ora Retreat in Queenstown: rated 8.7 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Guesthouse · ★★★★★
# Ora Retreat

Ben Lomond, Queenstown, New Zealand

8.7 ·  Very good 39 reviews ·  #56 #56 of 119 in Queenstown ·  4.2 Location score
## About Ora Retreat

Ora Retreat is a guesthouse in Ben Lomond, Queenstown, New Zealand. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 39 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free wi-fi. It is 4.0 km from the centre of Queenstown. The nearest beach is 340 m away. The nearest airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), is 10 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 8

- **Floors:** 1

- **Opened:** 2018

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 5

26 Arawata Terrace, 26 [oraretreat.com](http://www.oraretreat.com/)

## How Ora Retreat scores

Better rated than 48% of hotels in Queenstown

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **4.2**
-   Beach access **9.2**

Queenstown average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **0**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">340 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Queenstown Airport (ZQN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Queenstown</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Ora Retreat: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Ora Retreat. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at homestay. Guests can avail parking facilities at the homestay. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with homestay's tours. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the homestay to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Ora Retreat, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at homestay with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. A few accommodations within Ora Retreat offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. In select rooms within the homestay, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Begin your day carefree at Ora Retreat, as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience. At the homestay, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

### Compare

## Compare Ora Retreat with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Azur Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/azur-lodge-queenstown/) Resort ★★★★★ 330 m away
    
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-   [QT Queenstown](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/qt-queenstown-queenstown/) Hotel ★★★★★ 2.5 km away
    
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## Questions about Ora Retreat

### How do guests rate Ora Retreat?

Ora Retreat has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 39 reviews, which is better than 48% of rated hotels in Queenstown.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Ora Retreat?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Ora Retreat include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Ora Retreat?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Ora Retreat from the airport?

The nearest airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), is 10 km away in a straight line.

### Is Ora Retreat close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 340 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Ora Retreat have?

Ora Retreat has 8 rooms on 1 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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