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Drifters Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Hanmer Springs with free parking

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Fireplace
Standard Studio (King Studio)
Reception
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
3 July - 4 July

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
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
2 Harrogate Street, Hanmer Springs, 7334

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

Property highlights
Drifters Inn provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Drifters Inn include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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

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

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 14 for adults and from NZD 14 for children

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is Drifters Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drifters Inn?

As of 2 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drifters Inn on 3 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.

How much is parking at Drifters Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drifters Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Drifters Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Drifters Inn located?

Situated in Hanmer Springs, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Chisholm Park. A Maze N Golf and Conical Hill Walkway are also within 15 minutes.

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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

Friendly staff Good sized rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great location, excellent staff, rooms a bit small. Good shared lounge and kitchen facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Had a wonderful stay at Drifters Inn My room was very comfortable and warm. So quiet at night. Very clean and tidy.
Forest walk
Forest. Walk
Dinner Out
Dawn service Anzac Day
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Location location. Warm quiet room. Friendly obliging staff. Professional kitchen for use. Nice fire downstairs. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Great place. We would like to have stayed longer. Pools are just across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

The Manager was extremely courteous & very helpful. Offered towels for use at the thermal pools meaning mine stayed dry, terrific.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

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

10/10

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

Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Extraordinary hospitality! We appreciated the use of the kitchen, towels for the Hanmer geothermal pools, and coffee machine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

Was a lovely place to stay

10/10

Excellent facilities, comfortable bed, great location.

10/10

Great stay! Friendly staff and comfortable room. Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

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

The outside of the property could do with a tidy up
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

6/10

Room was very small with a constant noise which wasn't pleasant. Otherwise very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025