• Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Hanmer Springs Retreat is located just 800 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Hanmer Springs villa shops and a 3-minute drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course. Free Wi-Fi and free off street car parking are available. Five Stags Restaurant Bar is located on site. All rooms offer a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. Each unit has an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The property offers an area to wash moutain bikes, mountain bike storage, a self service guest laundry and an outdoor BBQ and BBQ area. Hanmer Springs Retreat is a 2-minute walk from Dog Stream Reserve in the Hanmer Springs Heritage Forest and a 6 minute drive from Thrillseekers Adventures, which is home to bungee jumping, rafting and jet boating.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

VR Hotels and Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Hanmer Springs, this property has an excellent location score of 8.5

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kaylene
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly staff with lovely spacious rooms. Very clean. We loved the complimentary continental breakfast. Close to all amenities. We will be back !
  • Townley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Spacious room. Very comfortable bed and good sized bathroom. Great to include continental breakfast and the cooked breakfast was a reasonable price. Picturesque location and the restaurant was great as it was so close
  • Kirsty
    New Zealand New Zealand
    clean tidy lots of room excellent meal in the resturant

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Five Stags
    • Cuisine
      European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hanmer Springs Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Filipino

    House rules

    Hanmer Springs Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:30

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of NZD 150 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 71. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Hanmer Springs Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a standard 3.15% charge when you pay with a credit card.

    If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Hanmer Springs Retreat in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

    Please note that if you have not contacted the hotel by 18:00 your reservation might be cancelled to make room for other guests. This does not apply to prepaid bookings.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Hanmer Springs Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    A damage deposit of NZD 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Hanmer Springs Retreat

    • Hanmer Springs Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Skiing
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Happy hour
      • Horse riding

    • Yes, Hanmer Springs Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Hanmer Springs Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • Room options at Hanmer Springs Retreat include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment

    • The prices at Hanmer Springs Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Hanmer Springs Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Hanmer Springs Retreat is 1,000 yards from the centre of Hanmer Springs. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Hanmer Springs Retreat has 1 restaurant:

      • Five Stags