Drifters Inn

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.8

Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 262 feet from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TV. Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve. Christchurch International Airport is 83 mi away. All rooms have a tea and coffee maker and a bathroom with a hairdryer. The guest lounge features a TV, a stereo, and a selection of games, books and magazines. The inn also offers a large communal kitchen and a tour desk that can arrange activities such as jet boating, white water rafting and bungy jumping.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Hanmer Springs, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Matt
New Zealand New Zealand
“Such a handy location to eateries and the pools make this a perfect place to stay. Warm and inviting, fab room and Adele is just lovely. Recommended 👌”
Levi
United States United States
“Location to Hamner Springs hot pools and town for meals can't be beat. The owner was at the front desk when we checked in and she was incredibly helpful and nice. Fresh milk and real coffee with a plunger in the room was much appreciated.”
Sue
New Zealand New Zealand
“Clean and tidy Opposite the hot pools Pleasant staff”
Peter
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location directly across the road from the hot pools. nicely presented room. Large common area -lounge, dinning and kitchen with excellent facilities, kitchen gear, crockery, glasses, and general cooking prep gear. lovely lounge area with...”
Garryck
United States United States
“Great location, very clean, great kitchen you can use, and the two owners are incredibly nice and accommodating”
Susan
United States United States
“My favorite place to stay in HS. Across from the hot pools is just the beginning. Top notch lodging, extra towels for the hot pools, and the public areas (including an amazing kitchen) make it all the better!”
Moyra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Right opposite the thermal pools, towels available for use in the pools. Huge kitchen available for guest use. Open fire on in lounge with tables, TV, board games. Rooms a good size, staff really friendly and helpful.”
Maree
Australia Australia
“Fantastic location and comfortable rooms. The hosts were very accommodating and they even had a main area that you could play cards, cook and eat with family/friends if you wanted to. The pub next door was fantastic and we were accross the road...”
Laura
Australia Australia
“The staff were lovely. we had interconnecting rooms for our family which suited us perfectly. Great location. The rooms were really clean and comfy.”
Philip
United States United States
“Rooms are very conveniently located right across Hanmer Springs. Parking is easy and available. Lots of great food options nearby. There is also a kitchen available if you want to use it.”

Area info

Amenities of Drifters Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

House rules

Drifters Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Group Booking Conditions (4 rooms and above) 14 Days out we require a 50% deposit to be paid.

Notice will be provided 48 hours within booking, these conditions must be accepted within this timeframe otherwise your booking may be canceled.

This property does not allow parties of any kind, guests must abide by the quiet hours set, as not doing so could breach the properties policies which could result in the guests being removed.

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

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