About this property

Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV. Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 133 km away. All rooms have a tea and coffee maker and a bathroom with a hairdryer. The guest lounge features a TV, a stereo, and a selection of games, books and magazines. The inn also offers a large communal kitchen and a tour desk that can arrange activities such as jet boating, white water rafting and bungy jumping.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Hanmer Springs, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 extra-large double beds
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lee
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly staff, clean facility, comfortable, very good location
  • Emily
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great service and atmosphere. The rooms are comfortable and well stocked with everything you need. The shared kitchen is state of the art with a coffee machine! It's great to use the kitchen and meet people from all over the world. The open fire...
  • Jackie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was fantastic! No need to use the car while there. Staff very friendly and the place was so lovely and clean. Room was nice and warm on arrival as it was a cold night. Would definitely go back.
  • Meade
    New Zealand New Zealand
    An older property but very well looked after. Amazing location. Adele our host is very likeable and is happy to help.
  • Betty
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect location just opposite the hot pools. Everything is within walking distance. Rooms snuggy and warm. Good showers. Staff were fab. Love the communal area with the fire!!
  • Matilda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really great facilities especially the kitchen and a brilliant location
  • O'donohue
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely clean warm place handy to everything Great café next door
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was fantastic. Really close to everything. Wonderful cheerful lady at the desk. So helpful with stuff to do. We loved our stay. When we come back we would be the same place again
  • Ruta
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was perfect and the place was absolutely stunning and cleaned too.
  • Stephanie
    Australia Australia
    Great location - spotlessly clean and comfortable. Access to fully equipped commercial kitchen. Lovely helpful host.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Drifters Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

Drifters Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Group Booking Conditions (4 rooms and above) 14 Days out we require a 50% deposit to be paid.

Notice will be provided 48 hours within booking, these conditions must be accepted within this timeframe otherwise your booking may be cancelled.

This property does not allow parties of any kind, guests must abide by the quiet hours set, as not doing so could breach the properties policies which could result in the guests being removed.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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