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Drifters Inn

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse in Hanmer Springs with free parking

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Fireplace
Exterior
Standard Studio (Super King Studio)
Daily continental breakfast (NZD 12.50 per person)
Interior
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2 Harrogate Street, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • Popular LocationHanmer Springs Thermal Reserve2 min walk
  • Popular LocationHanmer Heritage Forest15 min walk
  • Popular LocationConical Hill3 min drive
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)98 min drive

Room options

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Standard Studio (Super King Studio)

Standard Studio (Super King Studio)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Standard Studio (King Studio)

Standard Studio (King Studio)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Hanmer Springs

Drifters Inn places you steps from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and within a short 5-minute stroll of Chisholm Park. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and tour/ticket assistance. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and luggage storage. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Hanmer Springs guest house include A Maze N Golf and Conical Hill Walkway.
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What's nearby

  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 2 min walk
  • Chisholm Park - 5 min walk
  • A Maze N Golf - 9 min walk
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 15 min walk
  • Conical Hill - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fire & Ice Cafe Restaurant & Bar - 1 min walk
  • Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - 6 min walk
  • Sushi & Bowl - 5 min walk
  • No.31 Restaurant & Bar - 1 min walk
  • O'Flynns Irish Pub - 2 min walk

About this property

Drifters Inn

Comfortable guesthouse in Hanmer Springs with free parking
Drifters Inn offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Hanmer Springs guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Drifters Inn offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Hanmer Springs guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 for a fee: NZD 12.50 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 12.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® 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

What is the cancellation policy at Drifters Inn?

Drifters Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Drifters Inn?

As of 1 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drifters Inn on 9 June 2024 start from AU$156.80, 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.

Is parking available at Drifters Inn?

Yep, Drifters Inn has a free self car park.

Does Drifters Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Drifters Inn?

No, Drifters Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Drifters Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Drifters Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Drifters Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 477 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 477 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 477 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 477 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 477 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly great environment
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