Sherwood - Tāhuna / Queenstown

SHERWOOD

The Long Way Around - BEAR’s Guide to New Zealand’s South Island

Location: 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

The Sherwood Hotel in Queenstown has a strong focus on the wellbeing of both community and environment. Sustainability runs through the entire property, with thoughtful recycling practices and a clear commitment to reducing their environmental footprint.

Rooms are centred around the surrounding landscape, with options overlooking either Lake Wakatipu or the peaks of The Remarkables. It’s very much a win-win situation.

After experiencing three winter stays, Sherwood has proven itself to be the perfect place to return to after a long day on the slopes. It is particularly satisfying to peel off ski gear, step into a room that’s properly warm, and stand under a shower that is hot hot hot until you thaw out.

The Sherwood offers a complimentary on-site sauna session for guests. Simply book a time when you arrive, and enjoy an hour of steamy peace. It feels particularly indulgent to be able to sweat it out, unwind completely, and then wander straight back to your room afterwards.

The hotel is also home to an impressive two-hat restaurant led by Executive Chef Chris Scott. The kitchen champions seasonal, hyper-local produce, much of which is harvested from the property’s own organic garden. Plates arrive looking more like small works of art than food, but taste insanely delicious. The dining room itself mirrors the philosophy of the food -understated yet refined, with natural textures and warm lighting galore.

Booking a room at Sherwood is often even sweeter than expected, with regular seasonal sales and special offers making it attainable to stay somewhere this stylish and thoughtfully designed. A beautiful stay in the hills above Queenstown that feels luxurious doesn’t have to come with the luxury price tag.

If I had to describe Sherwood in one word it would be: cosy.

☆ all images of Sherwood contained in this article are from Sherwood’s Instagram.

Stray beautiful,

BEAR.