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Cardrona Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Cardrona Distillery

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Interior entrance
Outdoor spa tub
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Living area
Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Crown Range Road, RD1, Cardrona, 9382
  • Cardrona Distillery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Snow Farm New Zealand
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed sheets

Cardrona Villa 37

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Cardrona Villa 41

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin Queen Room

Twin Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room (Twin Single Room)

Standard Room (Twin Single Room)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room (Queen Room)

Standard Room (Queen Room)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pub Petite Room

Pub Petite Room

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cardrona

At Cardrona Hotel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Cardrona Distillery and 10.7 km (6.6 mi) from Cardrona Alpine Resort. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Cardrona Hotel, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Local cuisine breakfast is available. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Cardrona hotel include Crown Range Summit and That Wanaka Tree.

What's nearby

  • Cardrona Distillery - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Valley View Quad Chair - 19 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort - 19 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 34 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Snow Farm New Zealand - 50 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Wanaka (WKA) - 32 min drive

About this property

Cardrona Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Cardrona Distillery
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Cardrona Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cardrona hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Cardrona Hotel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee: NZD 5 to 25 for adults and NZD 5 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cardrona Hotel

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 5 to 25 for adults and NZD 5 to 8 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Cardrona Hotel
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf And Spa
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf Hotel Cardrona
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel Country
Macdonald Cardrona Resort Country
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa Scotland
Cardrona Hotel Hotel
Cardrona Hotel Cardrona
Cardrona Hotel Hotel Cardrona

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cardrona Hotel?

Cardrona Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cardrona Hotel?

As of 21 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardrona Hotel on 29 Apr 2025 start from AU$146.61, 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 Cardrona Hotel?

Yep, Cardrona Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Cardrona Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, local cuisine brekkie is offered at Cardrona Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cardrona Hotel?

No, Cardrona Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cardrona Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Cardrona Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cardrona Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cardrona Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 611 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bed was just getting a little tired, not the the most comfortable sleep, but otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovey olden day atmosphere. Log fire and good bar and restaurant menue. Very good clean comfortable bed with good room rates. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got a small room which I knew when I booked. It did however have the basics of TV, comfy bed and most importantly private bathroom. The pub was good for a beverage or two.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surprise was our stay was a lot better than expectations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning gardens where we enjoyed a beautiful meal. Easy parking next to property. We stayed in the room with a balcony overlooking the gardens - breathtaking! We also had access to the hot tub - worth it! Staff are super helpful. A trip highlight!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place with an excellent athmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. First time we’ve stayed rather than visited for an afternoon. Highlight, apart from the gorgeous garden bar, is the food. Consistent quality. Rated every meal. Only thing I would love to see changed is having a breakfast service for in house guests rather than guests needing to order through at the bar. Coffee is also excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome! Accommodation, service and food was VERY good. Totally loved it and will recommend to all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gajendra

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

Wish I'd stayed here longer

We stayed at the Cardona for one night in Jan 2025 as part of a longer road trip. When driving up, this hotel can be mistaken for something smaller. But make no mistake, this hotel holds lots of charm and amenities that you don't find in a lot of places. In short, the Cardona has a lot of soul. From the bar, to the restaurant (food is amazing!), the hot tub, and a vegetable and herb garden. The room was also really clean and comfortable. It's truly a wonderful hotel that captures the charms of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting, fantastic staff, amazing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Deepthi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The cottage gardens were a delight and an oasis and the pub staff were very nice. We had booked a family room for 4 of us which was located on the ground floor. The beds were clean and comfortable, the walls very thin and people above us walking could be heard. There was no microwave or fridge in the room (the only accomodation in our entire travels through NZ) not to have it, which was disappointing as we had bought cheese to take back home. When I asked they said they are a hotel and hence these facilities are not there… that was a real surprise. Milk provided was inadequate and we had to ask a couple of times for milk just to make 2 cups of tea a day. The showers were great however a curtain around the shower would be useful as the toilet and floor around the toilet was soaking wet each time we used the shower. Wifi was hit and miss. The hotel has a charming look and feel to it but I don’t think I would stay there again as it did not suit our type of travelling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place is magical. stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay in the villa! The space is large, clean and modern - perfect for a family. Loved seeing the historical hotel/pub and dining at the restaurant. Also easy access to Wānaka and Queenstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay.. have stayed a few times, never disappoints. Very cool menu!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has everything you need and more, clean spacious, well equipped for those who like to cook and a stunning location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much character. Such nice staff, food is plentiful and tasty. Rustic charm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tamar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older property on the side of the road from Wanaka to Queenstown. Rooms were smaller but clean. Nice outdoor garden area and restaurant onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chamara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Nice restaurant and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience from the room to the meal at night was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exceptional hotel! Wish we had stayed longer...

Despite our late arrival, the staff graciously offered us access to the hot tub after hours. Check-in was seamless. Our room was wonderfully comfortable, featuring remarkably solid doors that spoke to the historic character of this establishment. Everything about Cardrona Hotel impressed - from the stunning grounds and views to the exceptional restaurant, bakery, and shop. Our only disappointment was having such a short stay - we wished we could have extended our visit beyond one night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024