Perched on a ridge above the famous Shotover River, Shotover Ridge is an apartment that offers a peaceful retreat. Enjoy first sun in the mornings and last sun in the evenings from one of two decks, perfect for BBQs or formal dining. The fully equipped kitchen features modern appliances and quality utensils. With excellent insulation, heating options and full laundry facilities you'll feel right at home.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41033 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
The current price is £248
£248
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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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);
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Optional ski privileges
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
On a river
Things to do
Optional ski privileges
Basketball nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Frankton, a neighbourhood in Queenstown, this apartment is near a water park and on a river. Amisfield Winery and Amisfield 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 Underwater Observatory are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Queenstown travel guide
Is First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views?
As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views on 30 Apr 2026 start from £248, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views located?
Located in Frankton, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Queenstown Event Centre, Alpine Aqualand and The Kingston Flyer. Frankton Beach and Lake Wakatipu are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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First in the Sun. Quiet 1st floor apartment. Fantastic River and Mountain Views Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Fantastic views and excellent hosts.The unit was immaculate and furnished perfectly.
We were very comfortable and thank you John and Ann
Leslie l.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
murray
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host was just lovely, even allowed us to drop of baggage early and carried it up the stairs for us. Property presented beautifully with hot soup and bread waiting for us on arrival. Views are amazing, and despite being in a business area, was still quiet and peaceful.
This place was absolutely beautiful and well appointed. Everything we needed was there and the host even had a vegetable soup waiting for us when we arrived. I really appreciated the information and history on some of the items that were in the apartment. The view from the balcony/deck was stunning. Beds were great. I would love to stay there again.
Barb M.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Tom
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home, beautiful views. Very attentive host. Thank you
Stayed one night - 3 adults. Excellent communication prior to arrival. A wonderful welcome of delicious soup and bread ). Apartment was very well stocked and everything you might need is handy. Really enjoyed the view from the bedroom - what a treat to wake up to! Highly recommend to anyone staying in the Queenstown area.
Monika S.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
john
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
FULL KITCHEN FACILITIES WAS GREAT. LOVELY BATHROOM. BEAUTIFUL OUTLOOK OVER SHOT OVER RIVER AND VEIW TO MOUNTAIN RANGES. NICE OUTSIDE FURNITURE AND WEBBER AVAILABLE.
Would rate this higher if I could. Perfect in every way. John and Ann thought of everything to make the stay so comfortable. All you required was in the apartment. The view is so beautiful. And the place was very private and quiet.
We had a great stay at John and Ann’s apartment in Frankton. It is in an interesting location great for exploring Queenstown and environs. Tis in a business park cleverly using second floor for living spaces- and surprisingly beautiful/ calm space/ views from the large back patio. Comfortable living room, bedrooms and great kitchen, and laundry. Short walk to grocery, pub, shops. Clear instructions, very timely communication, welcoming and nice local family history in pictures etc! Would happily return if back in the area!
John and Ann are wonderful hosts. Communication was friendly and welcoming. The apartment was immaculately clean, beautifully presented, and very private and quiet even though it is situated in a business park. The view overlooking the Shotover and mountains is stunning - we sat outside a lot. Beds are incredibly comfortable. Hot soup waiting for us when we arrived late was so very welcome. Couldn't have asked for anything more - would rate higher if I could. Added bonus - Arctic Kitchen cafe just a few steps away.
On arrival was complimentary club sandwiches and vegetable soup this was a great touch as we arrived around 11pm very friendly and welcoming hosts thanks John and Anne
We stayed just one night, and had a comfortable stay. It is conveniently located to the airport. It is a 10-15 min drive to downtown Queenstown. Owners were helpful.
Lori N.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mark C.
20 Jan 2019
A very comfortable apartment, great view and pretty close to transit
A very comfortable apartment, great view and pretty close to transit. Not many dining options in walking distance, but overall had a good experience.
Beautiful property with amazing views and well presented with high standards. Lovely host too.
We loved our stay at this property, it was beautiful apartment with everything provided. They have attention to details to ensure we enjoyed our stay. We were even spoilt with lovely treats. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone. Thank you for making our trip very memorable.
We had a 3 day stay. My first time visiting Queenstown. The location and setting was perfect. The apartment was tastefully decorated and had a wonderful homely and welcoming feel.
Thank you!
Appreciated the Nespresso coffee. It took a while to get the unit to cool down from very hot.
We enjoyed the history and notes about the owners as well sitting on the balcony at night watching the planes come in.
Overall a comfortable stay
From climbing the stairs to meeting our lovely hostess, Ann, from being told about her family photos and adventures to sampling her delicious homemade soup and toasts, from soaking in the spectacular views to watching the aircrafts coming in to land our experience has been wonderful. Thank you so much Ann and John for all allowing others to stay in this beautiful apartment. Strongly recommended. Jim & Myra Laurenson and Ian & Eleanor Caldwell.
We had such a awesome two night stay in this gorgeous Apartment!! We were welcomed with hot soup and a lovely warm apartment and not to mention such gorgeous views!! Apartment was spacious and comfortable and we had the best night sleep ever on such a comfortable bed!!! Very handy to all amenities and easy parking. Would highly recommend if you want to treat yourself whilst staying in Queenstown!! Thank you John and Ann for being so accommodating and letting us stay in your beautiful apartment! 10/10