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Drifters Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Hanmer Springs

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Fireplace
Exterior
Reception
Standard Studio (King Studio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Located in a scenic spot, Drifters Inn offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With laundry facilities, conference space, and barbecue grills on site you'll feel at home. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests who also appreciated the free self parking.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $81
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

Room options

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Standard Studio (Queen Studio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio (Queen Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio (King Studio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio (King Studio)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio (Super King Studio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio (Super King Studio)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Harrogate Street, Hanmer Springs, 7334

What's nearby

  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chisholm Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A Maze N Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Conical Hill - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Power House Cafe Hanmer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boulder Burgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Drifters Inn

Enjoy your visit to Hanmer Springs with a stay at Drifters Inn. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 4:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

Also known as

Drifters Hanmer Springs
Drifters Inn
Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs
Drifters Hotel Hanmer Springs
Drifters Inn Guesthouse
Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs
Drifters Inn Guesthouse Hanmer Springs

Frequently asked questions

Does Drifters Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Drifters Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Drifters Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Drifters Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drifters Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Drifters Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing.

What's the area around Drifters Inn like?

Drifters Inn is a short 2-minute walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and 15 minutes' walk from Hanmer Heritage Forest.

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Drifters Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Bed
Kitchen
Location
Service staff
Lounge

What guests liked

  • The property's thermal pools were clean and accessible with towels provided for guest use. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff Good sized rooms
Rousselle,, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful stay at Drifters Inn My room was very comfortable and warm. So quiet at night. Very clean and tidy.
Forest walk
Forest. Walk
Dinner Out
Dawn service Anzac Day
Helen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel

Amazing and best facility,beautiful room,and kitchen.
Shashikant, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property. Extremely comfortable and very close to everything in hanmer. Will stay here again next time I visit.
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Friendly staff and comfortable room. Excellent location
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. We would like to have stayed longer. Pools are just across the road.
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The lady on the check in desk was so lovely, she made us feel so welcome, we love that they have the communal lounge area with games and that we could of had use of the kitchen if we wanted. Location to the hotpools is excellent and they supply excellent size towels, we will definitely be back.
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, close to everything including the pool's.

10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Friendly staff
Melanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Manager was extremely courteous & very helpful. Offered towels for use at the thermal pools meaning mine stayed dry, terrific.
Ken, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly great environment
Christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very central and right across the road from the thermal pools. Friendly and helpfull staff.
Helena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property. No complaints whatsoever.
Bradford, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Directly across road from thermal pools. Extremely comfortable, clean and welcoming.
Janis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Traveled with four years old, they prepared the extra bed well and the sharing kitchen nice and clean. Like the lounge with the fire wood and optional games for kids and adults.
Indriaty S, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ticked all the boxes - super clean & comfortable. Close to everything we were there to experience.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean room with very comfortable bed. Will definitely return
Paula, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was a very nice stay, but the only thing was when you walked out of your room it smelt Smokey due to the fireplace and I could smell it coming through the DVR system.
Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was very small with a constant noise which wasn't pleasant. Otherwise very nice.
Grant, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room small and hot water out of tap burnt you. Bed soft.
Chris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Had a power outage for most of the day, staff were great putting on a bbq. No fan in bathroom also told to phone them if any questions, no phone in room.
Joanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location location. Warm quiet room. Friendly obliging staff. Professional kitchen for use. Nice fire downstairs. Highly recommend
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From the moment we arrived we where impressed. The reception was so welcoming. The facilities are great and clean. The property is in walking distance to attractions. Would stay again
Marle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, excellent staff, rooms a bit small. Good shared lounge and kitchen facilities.
Roger, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Carpark can be tight.. think twice if you have a d.cab ute ... length can be issue
Bevan, 1-night trip