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Drifters Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Hanmer Springs

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Standard Studio (King Studio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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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
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
$87 nightly
The total price is $100
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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 (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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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

  • ‪Alpine Village Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Tapas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boulder Burgers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Petrah Souvlaki Kebab House - ‬4 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

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

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Kitchen
Bed
Location
Lounge

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff Good sized rooms
Rousselle,, 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

Lovely and convenient - clean comfy room - friendly helpful staff.
Kym, 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

Great place to stay
Daryn, 3-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location & our room was compact but had everything we needed for a one night stay. Close to spa & restaurants. Owners very friendly & helpful
Caroline, 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

Superb check-in experience. Great amenities, wonderful shower, comfy bed, towels for the pools, thank you so much for making our visit perfect!
Carma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel

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

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay
Aroha, 1-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

Drifters Inn - Great Location and good price.

My husband and I enjoyed our stay very much. Very clean and a comfy bed. Quiet and restful. Just across the road from the local Hot Springs.
Lyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location, location, location. The hotel is a three minute walk to the thermal pools, and to add to the experience the Drifters Inn provides large bath towels at no charge. This locally owned hotel is a must for anyone visiting Hanmer Springs.
William, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Located opposite the thermal springs so you can just walk across the road. Restaurants and eateries galore within walking distance. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful.Huge kitchen at your disposal and lovely sitting area with open fire.
Catherine Louise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a lovely place to stay

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent facilities, comfortable bed, great location.

10/10 Exceptional

Extraordinary hospitality! We appreciated the use of the kitchen, towels for the Hanmer geothermal pools, and coffee machine.
Carma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Friendly staff and comfortable room. Excellent location
Jennifer, 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

8/10 Very good

Nice
Barry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay at Drifters Inn! Staff were so lovely, the lounge area inviting and location cannot be beat. The room was warm, beds comfy and lovely shower. Thanks so much for your Kiwi hospitality
Amy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was quite compact, but the lounge area downstairs was very nice, with an open fire & there's a great very well equipped kitchen for guests to use.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Friendly staff
Melanie, 2-night trip