Hanmer Springs Retreat

4.5 star property

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Sports bar, garden views, open daily
Sports bar, garden views, open daily
Courtyard
View from room
Courtyard

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
35 Hanmer Springs Road, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • A Maze N Golf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Chisholm Park
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Studio, Bathtub

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Studio

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Hanmer Springs

With a stay at Hanmer Springs Retreat in Hanmer Springs, you'll be in a national park, just a 2-minute walk from A Maze N Golf and 10 minutes by foot from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. .This family-friendly motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Chisholm Park and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Conical Hill Walkway.

What's nearby

  • A Maze N Golf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Conical Hill Walkway - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Conical Hill - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fire & Ice Cafe Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Isobel's Restaurant and Bar at the Heritage Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Cafe & Tapa's Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hanmer Springs Retreat

Family-friendly motel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Hanmer Springs Retreat offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Five Stags Hanmer Springs, a steakhouse which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Hanmer Springs? This motel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Five Stags Hanmer Springs - Overlooking the garden, this steakhouse specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Bar - Overlooking the garden, this sports bar serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Private function Bar - This cocktail bar serves dinner and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (subject to charges) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 15 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Five Stags Hanmer Springs
  • Bar
  • Private function Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (2153 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.50 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 11:30 AM) and Monday - Sunday (2:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 19 and August 24.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.50 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hot Springs Motor Lodge Hanmer Springs
Hot Springs Motor Lodge
Hot Springs Motor Hanmer Springs
Hot Springs Motor
Hot Springs Motor Hotel Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Retreat Hotel
Hanmer Springs Retreat Motel
Hanmer Springs Retreat Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Retreat Motel Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A generous, spacious room and equally roomy bathroom. Really lovely relaxed stay, felt safe for a solo traveler, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was well maintained, there was beautiful views of the mountains surrounding and the staff were very friendly. The rooms were clean and lots of channels on the tv, convenient kitchenette with a fridge to keep food and the bed was very comfortable. Parking was allocated and easy access will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very comfortable in this motel room. Loved the King bed. Lots of shower pressure. Had to defrost the freezer compartment of the fridge before we could put anything in it. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moses

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Friendly staff and rooms were spacious. Will use again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fabiola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We asked for a wheelchair friendly room, and the room in itself was fine but the front entrance was not wide enough for the chair and the back entrance had a step, so it was a challenge. The room was clean and breakfast was okay (just basic stuff, cereal, muffins, coffee, apples and oranges). Staff weren’t overly friendly and we were also annoyed by the fact that we had put the do not disturb sign as we had left clothes etc out and didn’t want the room serviced, yet when we came back the room had been serviced. No respect for guests requests!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious rooms, plenty of space for the whole family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic, very clean and was very comfortable. The customer service we had when we got there wasn’t the best, wasn’t very welcoming. Felt like we were insulting him with our existence and he looked like Dhar mann.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, amazing views from verandahs, restaurant on property with great food and services.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiri

You get what you pay for - enough for us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was generously big. It was well appointed but starting to show signs of age. Light switches getting hard to use. Net curtains missing runners. No separate handrail for bathroom handtowel. The hairdryer kept turning itself off.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay, large, clean and comfortable room. Good wifi
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maggi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy to check in and out. Walkable to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay. The room was so spacious! We had a private balcony where we could hang our wet towels and swimwear after visiting Hanmer Springs hot pools. The bathroom also had a hot towel rail which was a plus. The bed was comfortable and we appreciated the ample power points on the bedside. I'd recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place is tired
Place is looking tired, needs some maintenance and an update
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paulette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large spacious room. Sky tv. Great shower and plenty of hot water. Great reception staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, great view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Staff super friendly. Highly recommend the restaurant too. Few minor maintenance issues with the room but nothing that would stop me staying again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed this motel, the moring we were leaving and went to restaurant for breakfast, did not hand a key to the office, when we come back found a cleaner start clean the room--move the bed and put some stuff on the sofa and table. we asked him leave till we hand a key to office. from the hammer spring we went to another city hotel found that a small bag was missing from luggage. we contacted office man. he did not ask any detail and just said nothing found.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Isaac

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Below par
Rubbish bin was full and had not been emptied, room was dirty, no towels in room. Staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No problem
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024