Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 262 feet 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 83 mi 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Hanmer Springs, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

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 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 king beds
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • June
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I liked the communal areas and the fact that you can cook if you want to. I liked the added torch and thought it was a great idea.
  • Fraser
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect location with all the facilities you could want/ need. Friendly, helpful staff.
  • E
    Eva
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellebt location just opposite the spa and hotpool: room is nice and cozy and kitchen is superb. Great place for family to stay: feel so honely. Great living room and fire place.
  • Diane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nice easy access for my elderly mum and user friendly bathroom for her as well. The beds were amazing!
  • Fern
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I would stay here again just for the lounge and kitchen area. It's so cozy and relaxing with a modern-rustic feel. Cozy couches blankets, carpet, comfy seating and soft, warm lighting. The open fireplace and café style seating, with board games...
  • Jeffrey
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved staying here. The bed was comfortable, there were a little extras in the room and we had access to a kitchen that exceeded our expectations. We wish we had time for a longer stay.
  • Crystal
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean, right across the road to Hammer Springs
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great staff, location, room bed facilities. Very clean and tidy. Good parking
  • Serfontein
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location excellent. Kitchen facility excellent. Coffee machine very much appreciated
  • Rena
    United States of America United States of America
    Was a lovely place. Room was a bit small but comfortable. Very clean gave you towels to use at the hot springs that were right across the street. Had a full kitchen and barbecue for use. Along with several lounge areas which was quite nice

Area info

Amenities of Drifters Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

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 available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

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

Entertainment & 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

  • Raised 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 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-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 canceled.

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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Drifters Inn

  • The prices at Drifters Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Drifters Inn include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
  • Drifters Inn is 650 feet from the center of Hanmer Springs. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Drifters Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Drifters Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)