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4.8 out of 5

"Lovely property, very clean, well appointed, close to everything. Great sized apartment! " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 17 Sep 2023

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Hanmer Springs awaits you at Village Lake Apartments. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Chisholm Park and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. Highlights at this eco-certified aparthotel include free self parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi.

Each apartment is soundproofed and features an LCD TV with satellite channels, along with a furnished balcony or patio, a hair dryer, and a phone. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include premium bedding, bathrobes, and free toiletries. A living room, Netflix, and an iron/ironing board are also available.

This smoke-free aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 5-star Hanmer Springs aparthotel include Conical Hill Walkway and Hanmer Heritage Forest.

Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max
NZ$322* Per night/room 28 Apr. - 29 Apr.

Three Bedroom Apartment

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 7 Max

Village Lake Apartments ratings based on 89 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Village Lake Apartments

Everyone (33) Couples (10) Family (45)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 26 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Sep. 2023 by Dom

Thanks for your feedback Tim,It was great to have you staying with us, we hope to see you again soon :)

5 out of 5
Lovely property, very clean, well appointed, close to everything. Great sized apartment!

Posted by on 17 Sep. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

19 Sep. 2023 by Dom

Thanks for your feedback Sharon, It was great to have you staying with us. We hope to see you again soon :)

4 out of 5
Located close to town, tidy, well equiped kitchen.

Posted by on 27 May 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 May 2023 by Team

Thanks for your feedback Dianne, we hope to have you staying with us again

5 out of 5
Excellent value for money. Beautiful apartment. Fabulous manager. Thank you, we loved it.

Posted by , from Kapiti on 22 Feb. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

26 Feb. 2023 by Team

Thank you for your feedback and kind words for the manager. We are happy to know that you had a nice experience. Hope to have you staying with us again.

5 out of 5
Fantastic place to stay. Home away from home. Excellent amenities. We will be back!

Posted by on 3 Apr. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

14 Apr. 2022 by Village Lake Apartments

Thank you. Looking forward to welcoming you soon.

5 out of 5
This property is fantastic, beautifully appointed, high quality finishings, warm and cosy and lovely views. This was our second time staying here and would absolutely stay again in the future.

Posted by on 15 Mar. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 Mar. 2022 by Village Lake Apartments

Thank you for taking the time to review Village Lake Apartments. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you next time you are back in Hanmer Springs.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Mar. 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 15 Jun. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Jul. 2021 by Jill

Pleased you enjoyed your experience with us

4 out of 5
When the room was serviced the cleaner did the bare minimum only pulled up beds changed towels and empty rubbish bins

Posted by on 9 May 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Dec. 2019

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Property Features

As a guest of Village Lake Apartments, you'll find a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury Village Lake Apartments also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free. This 5-star Hanmer Springs aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2010
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of living rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Village Lake Apartments offers 13 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. This Hanmer Springs aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 65-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • In-room kitchen
  • Private balcony or patio (furnished)
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Heating
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Events/parties allowed
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property uses a professional cleaning service
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • High chair fee: NZD 15 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Village Lake Apartments Apartment Hanmer Springs
  • Village Lake Apartments Hanmer Springs
  • Village Lake Apartments Aparthotel
  • Village Lake Apartments Hanmer Springs
  • Village Lake Apartments Aparthotel Hanmer Springs

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Apartment property is rated 5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.