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Drifters Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr

Explore the area

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2 Harrogate Street, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • Place, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chisholm Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, A Maze N Golf
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Studio (Queen Studio)

Standard Studio (Queen Studio)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio (King Studio)

Standard Studio (King Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Studio (Super King Studio)

Standard Studio (Super King Studio)

  • 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

Standard Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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 between 4:00 AM and 10:00 AM. 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 - 0.2 km
  • Chisholm Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A Maze N Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Conical Hill Walkway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Conical Hill - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanmer Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saints - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Drifters Inn

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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 14 for adults and from NZD 14 for children

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, a smoke detector 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 and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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 17 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drifters Inn on 19 Apr 2026 start from AU$140, 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 from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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. 384 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 548 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes all of the above
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ramnik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room cleaned daily with new towels if needed (we didn't) and towels for the springs. Handy location across the road from the springs
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

GREG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room were nice and clean staff very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were amazed with everything on our stay, location is amazing just in front the Spa. The owners and staff are very friendly and hardworking. The masterchef kitcken available to use with more than you need to cook is a game changer. Add on this 2 BBQs with a lot of indoor and outdoor spaces plus a great decoration. Higly Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to pools and restaurants, comfy room, lovely helpful staff and decorated so nicely for Christmas. My girls and I loved staying here and we will be back 😊
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible and generous service from Debbie. And the most beautifully presented room and shared spaces, full of all the Christmas cheer you could ask for. Thank you everyone at Drifters Inn for making our one nights stay magic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful hotel manager, great place to stay, very central
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Talita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pillows were too big and therefore very uncomfortable. The taps are too close to the basin. The shower was very good. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly helpful staff. We especially loved the cosy lounge area with open fireplace! Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location. Warm quiet room. Friendly obliging staff. Professional kitchen for use. Nice fire downstairs. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rousselle,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Good sized rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Manager was extremely courteous & very helpful. Offered towels for use at the thermal pools meaning mine stayed dry, terrific.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at Drifters Inn My room was very comfortable and warm. So quiet at night. Very clean and tidy.
Forest walk
Forest. Walk
Dinner Out
Dawn service Anzac Day
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived we where impressed. The reception was so welcoming. The facilities are great and clean. The property is in walking distance to attractions. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. We would like to have stayed longer. Pools are just across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff, rooms a bit small. Good shared lounge and kitchen facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpark can be tight.. think twice if you have a d.cab ute ... length can be issue
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small with a constant noise which wasn't pleasant. Otherwise very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025