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Hanmer Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Courtyard
Interior
Exterior
In-room dining
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Standard Double Room)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$92
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

Explore the area

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41 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • Place, Chisholm Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanmer Heritage Forest
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Standard Double Room)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Standard Double Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (5 Bed Dormitory)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (5 Bed Dormitory)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room (Ensuite 4bed)

Standard Room (Ensuite 4bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin/Triple Room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Twin/Triple Room)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Backpackers places you in the centre of Hanmer Springs, steps from Chisholm Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Conical Hill Walkway. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers a garden, barbecues and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Hanmer Springs hostel include Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Hanmer Heritage Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Chisholm Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Conical Hill Walkway - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Conical Hill - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Tapas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hanmer Bakery & Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hanmer Backpackers

Hanmer Backpackers offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Hanmer Springs hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Hanmer Backpackers offers 6 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

  • Towels fee: NZD 1 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

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; cash is not accepted
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hanmer Backpackers Hostel Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Backpackers Hostel
Hanmer Backpackers Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Backpackers
Hanmer Backpackers Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hanmer Backpackers?

Hanmer Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hanmer Backpackers?

As of 12 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hanmer Backpackers on 14 June 2026 start from AU$92, 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 Hanmer Backpackers?

Yep, Hanmer Backpackers has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hanmer Backpackers?

No, Hanmer Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hanmer Backpackers?

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

Are pets allowed at Hanmer Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hanmer Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean tidy and friendly place yo stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastically comfortable beds. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gr8 stay

Amazing hosts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, wooden house, small but cosy, clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts. Very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

JANICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean & tidy.lovely outside area & handy to amenities Thanku
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Le Quan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well organised, quiet in early December. The only cons is weak hot water in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the timber exterior and interior.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Moore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I have stayed here a number of times and have always found it very convenient, clean and easy to be a guest.The host is always very pleasant and chatty. Generally much quieter than most backpackers which is great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect sleeping hub for a one night stay. Got all you need plus access to the kitchen to warm up food. Worth the price paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quitness and it waa verry clean. The woodfire in the evening. Nice price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

T G A Buma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

An average stay

Converted garage, not connected to bathroom/kitchen facilities. Clean and comfortable, but definitely not hotel standard.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Zimmer war sauber und sehr geräumig.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schön und ich fand‘s romantisch

Die Unterkunft war sehr gemütlich und mit Loggia und und Kamin ausgestattet. Es gab einen grossen Esstisch, wir man sich gut mit den anderen Gästen unterhalten konnte. Die Küche war sehr gut ausgestattet. Der Gastgeber war äusserst freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cozy and comfortable, friendly helpful owners. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town - 2-5 min walk. Cosy and homely. Well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Tristan and Yoko's backpackers. It was lovely and warm, with a log burner that Tristan looked after while we were there. There was te and coffee avaliable and an amazing massage chair. We enjoyed our chats with Tristan. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip around the south Island

Real Friendly people, lovely place to stay. I will go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best budget accommodation we've experienced in New Zealand. Very comfortable, toasty warm room with an ensuite. Super handy to everything at Hanmer. Pleasant staff. Will defo go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent 1 night with my family (2 adults, 13 &10yr old). Enjoyed our stay at this small backpackers. Family room with en-suite was clean and warm. Common areas welcoming. Even managed a family game of monopoly. Location was perfect - short walking distance to shops and thermal pool. Tristan was friendly giving us local information. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great location, clean & very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, affordable, friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with room and kitchen facilities. Both were clean and had all that we needed. A quiet and central location, perfectly met our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020