Sherwood Queenstown

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"This place is other of our favourites in Queenstown. Located a 30-40 min walk from town, Sherwood is a vibrant and well thought out accommodation. They have a very eco and 'green' approach. The bar/restaurant has a lovely vibe in the evening and food is always great. Very modern and laid back." - makebardo

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"A hotel with an on-site restaurant that highlights produce from its own garden and offers dining with views across a scenic lake, emphasizing local ingredients and community connections such as shared mushroom suppliers." - Ashley Day

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"Welcome to one of Queenstown's most versatile venues. Formerly a 1980s motel—check out the quirky Tudor-style exterior—Sherwood's now been reborn as a stylish destination in a hilltop location around twomilesfrom the center of town. There are still well-priced accommodations on offer, but the tastier focus here is the hip bistro and bar. The seasonal menu spotlights local meats including salmon, lamb, and venison, and a well-curated drink list includes just maybe New Zealand's most eclectic assembly of wines as well as craft beer from Queenstown's Altitude Brewing. Check out Sherwood's Facebook page for its occasional live-music and comedy nights, or sign up for daily yoga and well-being sessions to provide balance between virtue and vice."

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"Sherwood, Queenstown by makebardo. This place is other of our favourites in Queenstown. Located a 30-40 min walk from town, Sherwood is a vibrant and well thought out accommodation. They have a very eco and 'green' approach. The bar/restaurant has a lovely vibe in the evening and food is always great. Very modern and laid back."

Queenstown, New Zealand

Maria Rampa

Google

We dined at The Sherwood Restaurant and really enjoyed our experience. We sat by the fire which was very cosy, and the staff were very friendly. The flatbread with whiting was delicious. We also had the fish of the day which was 'melt in your mouth' and the wagyu beef, accompanied by roast carrots. The only downside for me personally was the cream sauce which came with the fish which was quite rich and wasn't detailed in the menu - no doubt others would find this ok. The restaurant is a short drive from Queenstown and overlooks the lake so a really lovely spot!

Quest54203277791

Google

Our family of six recently stayed at the Sherwood in one of the 2 bedroom apartments. It's was perfect for us and we loved our stay. The bath after a day up the mountain was great, the cosy warm heating and cosy atmosphere was great. The beds were super comfortable. The view was brilliant and the Sherwood facilities including the cafe for coffee and breakfast and the outdoor fire for evening drinks was awesome. Even had a sauna which was lovely. Would definitely stay again, the location is great too.

Tracey Fraser

Google

We loved our two-night stay at Sherwood Queenstown. The rooms are a little older (especially the bathroom and kitchen), but the charm, creativity, and attention to detail totally make up for it. The vibe is relaxed and cool - think yoga in the morning, a sauna, lake views, natural 'Woods' hand and body lotions, and evenings by the fire. Our dinner with friends at Sherwood Restaurant was exceptional - truly five-star food and service - followed by drinks by the fireplace to finish the night perfectly. The lake view from our room was stunning, and it’s an easy base for exploring Queenstown with a hire car. A place with a cool style — we’ll be back.

vishal malik

Google

A Hidden Gem in Queenstown! Sherwood is a beautiful blend of comfort, sustainability, and stunning views. The cozy, rustic rooms offer a unique charm, and the staff are warm and welcoming. The on-site restaurant serves incredible local food, and the atmosphere is so peaceful—perfect for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Queenstown! Special shout out to Janet at the reception for that extra care. She’s an Angel.

Sheena Chung

Google

We arrived late in Queenstown & have our dinner at the hotel restaurant. The service was good & food was great & value for money! The flatbread with cheese & mushroom and white fish main course were surprisingly tasty! Mama Mia! Yummy! 😋 We enjoyed the dinner very much! Will definitely recommend to others!

Trevor Meder-Crowe

Google

It’s okay. I’ve been coming here for about 6 years. I’ve noticed a decline in service recently however. Rooms definitely do not feel worth the money you pay for them, and guest wifi which is what you use unless you have access to the VIP internet is also very slow. Staff are hit or miss, I’ve only really encountered pleasant staff in the restaurant, people at reception aren’t very polite. One thing I heavily dislike is how the hotels car parking is for “everybody” including guests coming for the events that are sometimes on. I feel like as someone who is paying to sleep here I am obliged to have a carpark when I come home. Guy in the office said it’s free for anybody coming here for whatever reason. Dinner? Sure. But these events last all night you can hear it still going on at almost 1 in the morning which kept me up one time because a whole group of people were talking extremely loudly right outside where my room was which is near the area they play the music in etc. I don’t see see why visitors who aren’t paying to stay here can take a carpark while hotel guests who are paying to stay here have to park all the way up the road and walk down to their room if everything is taken by eventgoers. Aside from that it’s an eco friendly place, a lot of the stuff they use in the kitchen is grown at the hotel. Bathroom products are also eco friendly and they use solar panels. Not all rooms have a TV you have to specifically choose one that does have one and they’re more expensive so keep that in mind, bring a laptop or iPad with you to watch Netflix or something.

Nicole Smith

Google

I don’t really understand the negative reviews for Sherwood, it’s advertised and priced as a 3-Star hotel and punches so far above its weight for that. I have been staying at Sherwood for years and it’s honestly one of my favourite hotels because it has SOUL. We love the 2BD apartment for our family of 5 and it is honestly amazing value for Queenstown. This is not a 4 or 5 star franchise hotel, this is a thoughtfully updated motel with sustainability and community mindedness at its core. You can feel this from the room styling to the tap wines and seasonal menus to the roster of weekly events (live music, yoga, pottery, etc). The food is exceptional without being pretentious, which is very much the vibe of this place.

Pornphimon Ballantyne

Google

I’ve been wanting to try their restaurant for so long and finally we did it and they were amazing! From the food to the service and the place, such a great cozy and warm place. I definitely will be back 😊

Anant G.

Yelp

Great restaurant at a surprisingly reasonable price for Queenstown. Food 4 / 5: In general, food was solid. The ingredient quality of some of the vegetables was phenomenal but some of the others were a bit meh. The dishes we got were: 1) Garlic flatbread 4/5: They have a wood fired oven so it came out the way it should and the garlic / rosemary flavor was good but it was over salted. 2) radishes with yogurt 4/5: Radish quality was excellent but the yogurt was pretty bland. 3) salt baked baby beets 3/5: Beets were a bit too dry and generally of pretty average quality. 4) lettuce salad 5/5: Amazing ingredient quality with everything in here, particularly the sprouts. Didn't want to stop eating this! 5) twice cooked potatoes 2/5: Potatoes were cooked fine but the sauce was pretty bland. 6) Spring carrots 5/5: Great carrot quality and very well flavored 7) Asparagus 5/5: Amazingly cooked and flavored (with something that reminded us of balsamic vinegar). This is a must order Service and place 4/5: Service was generally attentive and friendly, but a few things to note. 1) The chairs are bar stools and don't have backs 2) we were seated next to the kitchen which was noisy and lot of food aroma + heat from wood fired oven carried over 3) it took a while at the end to get our waitress to come and pack our food

Peggy F.

Yelp

This restaurant has a very cool vibe and ambiance and the food is pretty good, but giving it 2 stars for service, which was incredibly slow. It took 30 minutes to get a drink and over an hour for our first course to come out. Our main course came out almost 2 hours after we first ordered. Several others in our section were also waiting a very long time for their orders. It was only maybe an hour and a half into being there that someone came over and apologized to the tables in our section for the kitchen being "slammed." The restaurant was not at full capacity - many tables were empty - and they did not appear to be short staffed with front of house. Maybe they were just having an off night, but was definitely expecting a higher level of service for what I expected to be a fine dining experience.

Katie H.

Yelp

Good drinks, random music, variable food... The maitre de was great - making us up the Cardrona spirits cocktail 'Quince-a-dince' and suggesting a fabulous local Pinot noir. We grabbed dinner here as our air bnb was around the corner. The menu is minimalist in nature - it just lists the main ingredients and noting much about the nature of the dish or cooking method. They recommend sharing - cue my cynical nature! But actually our meal of gnocchi, kumara mash and side salad was just what we needed.... The smoked gnocchi was fabulous - served with mushrooms and a lovely sauce. The kumara mash was over salted - an extra sprinkle at the pass not needed perhaps?! The side salad was ok for a basic salad. Music was random... I really don't know what they were playing!! I felt like I was in an advant garde opera... Overall not a bad place for a 5 min walk on easter weekend when we hadn't booked anywhere... oh and apparently they have lots of live music too (just not Easter Sunday!)

Diane W.

Yelp

The Sherwood stood out because of its eco-focus. Recycling and conservation were consistent themes. We had a partial lake view (nothing special). The hotel has a more casual, bohemian feel to it. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Jeff E.

Yelp

This place is so good!!! I was surprised at how busy it was given that it was in a hotel. The food came out good and I loved my fish. My partner got the lamb and it was... ok. We said something and they responded with discounting our meals. I loved some of the wines and cocktails they had. Totally come prepared to eat!

Krista P.

Yelp

The vibe here was great. The reception was warm and welcoming, gave my husband and I tons of advice on where to eat in town-which we're always so grateful for. They offer complimentary organic milk upon arrival to have with tea or coffee in your room, the milk was delicious. The room was clean and smelled wonderful. We really enjoyed reading about the eco-friendly design and materials used to furnish the room. We stayed in a two bed bunker room and were so surprised as to how comfortable the beds were. This was our 3rd hotel stay of our trip so far and this hotel easily had the most comfortable beds we had slept in. The only reason I'm giving this hotel a 4 star instead of a 5 star is because the room was very dark, even with all of the provided lights on. I so appreciate their eco-conscious approach, but just a tad more lighting would've made a huge difference.

Jo A.

Yelp

We LOVE it here!! The views are amazing! Rooms are cute, clean and simple. Vibe is relaxing. Staff is great. Food is fresh and delicious. We would definitely come back!

Daryl S.

Yelp

The Sherwood is fantastic, the rooms are clean, well refurbished and have a great quirky flavor. Which is great as you will defiantly have a great night in the bar and need to stay. The food is brilliant I had a delicious half chicken and some veggies the potatoes are addictive the beers on tap are tasty as, it was great to find a bar in queenstown that serves real Nz beers and not just stuff from the big brewery's. But what makes this place is the staff, they really make you feel at home and super welcome.

Danielle D.

Yelp

Maybe you don't want to stay right in Queenstown (it's raging busy) and the Sherwood is definitely not a bad drive in terms of distance from downtown QT, so not a bad choice there. It's easy to find when coming from the airport (of course, assuming you're rapidly getting used to driving on the left and not being distracted by the views), and there is a decent amount of parking near the rooms. However, the maintenance and organization of the place are... less than optimal. Our scheduled room was not ready at check in time, and was still not ready after we had ventured into Queenstown, grocery shopped (staff was quite helpful in providing directions), and returned. We were finally given a room that was ready, although not what we booked, that reeked of mold. The room is chilly (bedroom heater does not work), and awkwardly designed but manageable. The bathroom counter is made of laminate which has swollen in the constant damp (little to no ventilation throughout the room), and has obviously grown mold that was just sealed over every time. The shower is black plastic, with a black shower curtain, so the gloriously hot, rain style experience feels like returning to the womb. You will get to know your neighbors quite well, from their driving habits, to partying and bathroom habits, as well as gain insight into their everyday conversational drama as the walls are pretty thin. The wifi is slow but the mere option of free wifi is definitely a plus after some other places! Other pluses include a yoga studio with fairly cheap drop in classes ($10), the option of brown bag lunches made and delivered to your room for your next day of adventuring, and the option of organic milk for your tea =). Overall not bad, not great, but while you're in New Zealand you're unlikely to be in your accommodations all that much I should hope =)

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On the Grid : Sherwood

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