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Drifters Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Hanmer Springs with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Fireplace
Exterior
Standard Studio (King Studio)
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Standard Studio (Super King Studio)

Standard Studio (Super King Studio)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Studio (Queen Studio)

Standard Studio (Queen Studio)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Studio (King Studio)

Standard Studio (King Studio)

Standard Studio (King Studio)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

Highlights

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

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About the area

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 - 0.4 km
  • A Maze N Golf - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Conical Hill - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fire & Ice Cafe Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Isobel's Restaurant and Bar at the Heritage Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Cafe & Tapa's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Drifters Inn

Property highlights
Drifters Inn provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Drifters Inn include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 14 for adults and from NZD 14 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is 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

Is Drifters Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drifters Inn?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drifters Inn on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$152.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Drifters Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drifters Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Drifters Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Drifters Inn located?

Situated in Hanmer Springs, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Chisholm Park. A Maze N Golf and Conical Hill Walkway are also within 15 minutes.

Drifters Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 487 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 487 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 487 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 487 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 487 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indriaty S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ticked all the boxes - super clean & comfortable. Close to everything we were there to experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Good location. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and welcoming. Lovely warm rooms and comfy beds. Would highly recommend and definitely be rebooking next holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Directly across road from thermal pools. Extremely comfortable, clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aroha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Homely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Friendly staff and comfortable room. Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue and I liked the access to the kitchen and lounge.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Freindly very easy to get on with just great all round place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly great environment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with group
Was in easy walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very central and right across the road from the thermal pools. Friendly and helpfull staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location & very comfortable rooms, we found the staff super helpful, friendly. Loved restaurant next door fire & ice, but highlight hot springs across the road. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to pools
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024