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Opposite the Thermal Pools, Drifters Inn offers an informal lodge-type environment. Central lounge, dining area, kitchen and BBQ/courtyard, it is ideal for couples, groups and family/business gatherings.

Created from natural materials including schist stone, timber and Oamaru Stone the two-storey structure occupies a central location and is handy to nearby cafes, restaurants and shops.

Drifters Inn has studio suites, each with their own ensuite bathrooms, Sky TV, tea and coffee making facilities. Most feature King-sized beds and 9 SKY TV channels.


Your Hosts : Sue & Gordon Simpson

Activities and facilities

  • Arrival / Departure lounge
  • Business centre
  • Conference/Meeting facilities
  • courtyard area.
  • Dining/kitchen area
  • games and log fire
  • Gay friendly
  • Interconnecting rooms
  • Large lounge with SKY TV
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking floors
  • On-site parking
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
Location 2 Harrogate Street
Hanmer Springs 8273 New Zealand
(Opposite thermal pools. On corner of Amuri Ave and Harrogate St.)

Drifters Inn

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Rooms and rates

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Room description
Min. night stay
Rates shown in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Family Rooms 1 NZ$300 260 260 250 250 Sold250 250 SoldSoldSold250 250 250 250
Book Super King Studio 1 NZ$195 150 150 140 140 Sold140 140 SoldSoldSold140 140 140 140
Book King Studio 1 NZ$175 150 150 140 140 140 140 140 SoldSoldSold140 140 140 140
Book King Studio - Min 2 Night 2 NZ$175 SoldSoldSoldSoldSoldSoldSold150 150 150 SoldSoldSoldSold
Book Queen Studio 1 NZ$160 125 Sold120 120 Sold120 120 SoldSoldSold120 120 120 120
Book Standard Studio 1 NZ$160 115 Sold115 115 Sold115 115 SoldSoldSold115 115 115 115
Book Family Rooms
Two rooms with interconnecting door, both ensuite showers, tea/coffee + flat screen tv. Prepare own food in communal kitchen. Relax in our sofa lounge or courtyard garden. Hot pools a short walk away.
Rates are for 4 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 2 children but cannot exceed 4 guests in total.
Double bed Double bed
2 King
or
Double bed Single bed Single bed
1 King and 2 singles
or
Single bed Single bed Single bed Single bed
4 singles
Cancellation policy: Minimum 48 Hours (all) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.

  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dial-up
  • Dryer
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
Book Super King Studio
one king or two single beds, [plus sofa bed which can accommodate one adult or two small children]. Ensuite shower room, tea/coffee facilities, 9 sky channels, use of lounge, garden courtyard and communal kitchen.
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults NZ$20.00. Extra children NZ$20.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 2 children but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.
Double bed
1 king
or
Double bed Single bed
1 king + sofabed on request
or
Single bed Single bed Single bed
2 singles + sofabed
Cancellation policy: Minimum 48 Hours (all) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.

  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dryer
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
Book King Studio
King or two single beds. Ensuite shower room, tea/coffee facilities, 9 sky channels. Use of lounge, garden courtyard and communal kitchen.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 King
or
Single bed Single bed
2 singles
Cancellation policy: Minimum 48 Hours (all) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.

  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dryer
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
Book King Studio - Min 2 Night
King or two single beds. Ensuite shower room, tea/coffee facilities, 9 sky channels. Use of lounge, garden courtyard and communal kitchen.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 King
or
Single bed Single bed
2 singles
Cancellation policy: Minimum 48 Hours (all) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.

  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dryer
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Washing machine
Book Queen Studio
Queen Bed. Ensuite shower room, tea/coffee facilities, 9 sky channels. Use of lounge, courtyard and communal kitchen.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 Queen
Cancellation policy: Minimum 48 Hours (all) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.

  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dryer
  • Fans
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
Book Standard Studio
Queen or King bed. Ensuite shower room, tea/coffee facilities, 9 sky channels. Use of lounge, courtyard and communal kitchen.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.
Double bed
1 Queen or King
Cancellation policy: Minimum 48 Hours (all) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 48 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the booking.

  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Clothes line / airer
  • Dryer
  • Fans
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Washing machine
Business facilities
Conferences/workshops can be accommodated by prior arrangement. Group bookings welcome.

Faxing, photocopying and printing services available. We can also arrange delivery and accept deliveries by courier.

All suites have dual telephone/internet ports and wireless broadband (small daily charges apply) is available throughout the premises.
 
Check In 1400hrs
Check In Instructions Please report to Reception through the main doors at the end of the car park.

If arriving before the rooms are ready guests may use the lodge facilities, including tea/coffee making facilities in the guest kitchen.
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There From Christchurch :
Travel North on State Highway 1 to Waipara. Turn left at Waipara to join State Highway 7. At Hanmer Springs Junction leave SH7 and take SH7A into Hanmer. Drive time = 90 mins - 2 hrs.

From Kaikoura/Blenheim
Take either the inland road (SH70) after Kaikoura golf course or the turning onto the Leader Road further south. Follow either road to Waiau, proceed through Rotherham and join (turning right) SH7. Proceed to Hanmer Junction and join SH7A for the short journey into Hanmer.
Drive time from Kaikoura = 90 - 110 mins

From Nelson/Golden Bay/West Coast:
Travel to Springs Junction and then east over Lewis Pass. At Hanmer Junction join SH7A for the short journey into Hanmer Springs.


Once in Hanmer travel into village along tree-lined Amuri Ave. Drifters is the schist clad building located on the corner of Amuri Avenue and Harrogate St. It is opposite the thermal reserve and I-site, before the first block of shops on the right.


The Hanmer Connection shuttle bus runs several times a day from the Christchurch i Site.
Parking A private off-street car park is provided for guests in front of the premises.
Things To Do Hanmer Springs and the surrounding area offers something for everyone from extreme adventure to relaxation.

Activities range from jet boating, skiing at the Hanmer Ski Area or Mt. Lyford, white water rafting, bungy jumping, paragliding, hunting, 4WD Safaris (Truck and Motor Bike), horse trekking, golf, walking, mountain biking, soaking in the thermal pools, trout and salmon fishing, scenic flights and wining/dining in the local restaurants.