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Drifters Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Hanmer Springs with free parking

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Fireplace
Reception
Standard Studio (King Studio)
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Explore the area

Map
2 Harrogate Street, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Conical Hill
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Studio (Super King Studio)

Standard Studio (Super King Studio)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 (Queen Studio)

Standard Studio (Queen Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio (King Studio)

Standard Studio (King Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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
  • Conical Hill Walkway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Conical Hill - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fire & Ice Cafe Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Isobel's Restaurant and Bar at the Heritage Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Cafe & Tapa's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Drifters Inn

Guesthouse in Hanmer Springs with free parking
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.

Languages

English

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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

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

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, Eurocard 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

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

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 5 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drifters Inn on 6 Jul 2025 start from NZ$170.00, 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. 365 out of 521 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 521 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 521 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 521 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 521 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located opposite the thermal springs so you can just walk across the road. Restaurants and eateries galore within walking distance. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful.Huge kitchen at your disposal and lovely sitting area with open fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the property could do with a tidy up
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Great location & our room was compact but had everything we needed for a one night stay. Close to spa & restaurants. Owners very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Carma, San Jacinto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extraordinary hospitality! We appreciated the use of the kitchen, towels for the Hanmer geothermal pools, and coffee machine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. The hotel is a three minute walk to the thermal pools, and to add to the experience the Drifters Inn provides large bath towels at no charge. This locally owned hotel is a must for anyone visiting Hanmer Springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

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

Drifters Inn - Great Location and good price.

My husband and I enjoyed our stay very much. Very clean and a comfy bed. Quiet and restful. Just across the road from the local Hot Springs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Travelled with partner
Lovely and convenient - clean comfy room - friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnella

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

10/10 Excellent

Carma, San Jacinto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb check-in experience. Great amenities, wonderful shower, comfy bed, towels for the pools, thank you so much for making our visit perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Extremely comfortable and very close to everything in hanmer. Will stay here again next time I visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Room small and hot water out of tap burnt you. Bed soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Silveira

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was sparkling clean, the check in and check out was super easy. The bed was so comfy! And it's in a perfect located area. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shashikant

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

Wonderful hotel

Amazing and best facility,beautiful room,and kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay, but the only thing was when you walked out of your room it smelt Smokey due to the fireplace and I could smell it coming through the DVR system.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady on the check in desk was so lovely, she made us feel so welcome, we love that they have the communal lounge area with games and that we could of had use of the kitchen if we wanted. Location to the hotpools is excellent and they supply excellent size towels, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradford, Crawfordville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite compact, but the lounge area downstairs was very nice, with an open fire & there's a great very well equipped kitchen for guests to use.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Drifters Inn! Staff were so lovely, the lounge area inviting and location cannot be beat. The room was warm, beds comfy and lovely shower. Thanks so much for your Kiwi hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024