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Cardrona Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Cardrona Distillery

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Interior entrance
Dining room
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Premium Room, 1 King Bed
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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Crown Range Road, RD1, Cardrona, 9382
  • Cardrona Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Snow Farm New Zealand
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Cardrona Villa 37

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Cardrona Villa 41

Highlights

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

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Twin Queen Room

Twin Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (Twin Single Room)

Standard Room (Twin Single Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Room (Queen Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Pub Petite Room

Pub Petite Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 Wānaka Tree.

What's nearby

  • Cardrona Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort - 16 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Gibbston Valley Winery - 26 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 28 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Snow Farm New Zealand - 30 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mezz Cafe Cardrona - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Lounge - ‬27 min drive
  • Captain's Run Cafe - Cardrona
  • ‪Rhythm and Alps VIP - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Base Cafe - ‬27 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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 26 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardrona Hotel on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$212.09, 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. 484 out of 648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 648 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

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything! Beautiful clean comfy rooms, great food, lovely staff. Outside hot tub. Felt like we had gone back in time. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Cadrona hotel looks just as it appears in the website. It has a lot of character a fantastic food menu and drink variety. It had some of the best food that we had all had over a period of 3 to 4 days. The rooms whilst comfortable lacked a preparation Area for simple brew making or basic food storage and did not have a fridge or a basic new TV which are both very cheap expenses and outlay in today’s modern world. We do understand that the owners may wish to keep things in line with the history however we think that those little touches would have rounded out a four star stay to a five star stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

6/10 Okay

Darren

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie T

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

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

Fantastic

Such a fabulous place to stay with the lovely staff and fabulous history of the hotel. Very tastefully renovated, comfortable room with own bathroom. We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant and a drink in the bar lounge by the fire. A soak in the hot tub before bed was divine. Would absolutely recommend and would love to come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

T M B

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

Great historic stay

Great piece of history
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this properly. Steak dinner amazing. Cheese scones are next level. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, hidden gem! Half way between Wanaka, Queenstown and Arrowtown. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful. Care is taken with the cleanliness and decor. Staff were amazing and accommodating. Had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay here Very friendly staff, Great meals, lovely and clean Great water pressure for shower Definitely worth the stopover
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a neat place to stay. There was a great vibe in the bar with a mixture of locals and tourists. We had a delicious meal in the restaurant. We love that they have kept the heritage of the buildings inside & out which adds to the atmosphere. We stayed in the Gemtle Annie room which made for a lovely overnight. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Beautiful old hote

Beautiful clean and wonderfully decorated hotel and gardens. Only one small complaint, no one was at check in desk whe we arrived so had to hunt someone down for check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Great place to stay. The only problem was checkout. You had to checkout at the main bar. There was a que of about 20 people ordering food and also checking out. After waiting for 20 minutes there was still about 15 people in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanwook

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with outlook over beer garden (gorgeous garden 💐). Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifull little gem
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

SURENDRA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Been on my bucket list to stay in this iconic beauty for years - only blemish on our stay was our over cooked blue cod, which is my own fault for not sending it back Look forward to returning
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was ok but it would be ideal to put at least a small bar fridge in the rooms, especially for those with familys, also in our room there was a tv inside a cabinet, once you open the doors for the kids to watch tv you almost knock yourself out coming out of the bathroom, i dont reccomend this hotel for familys but would be fine for a solo traveler or couple
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raghavendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

Charming, cozy & comfortable.

We travelled NZ for 3 weeks and this was by far our favourite stay. Honestly, we could not fault it. From the cozy, homey room, to the beautiful garden outside - everything was so lovely. We booked it on a whim and didn’t have any expectations, but we will be booking here each time we come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stop with a fantastic dinner in a countryside boutique hotel. Simply loved it! The staff were very helpful and kind to us. And to top it up we had free fresh milk in the morning to enjoy with our breakfast in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

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