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Cardrona Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Cardrona Distillery

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The Cardrona Hotel, moments from Cardrona Alpine Resort, offers an art gallery, shopping, a garden, playground, and a coffee shop/cafe. Visitors can explore or relax on-site. Previous guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Standard Room (Twin Single Room)

Standard Room (Twin Single Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bed sheets

Standard Room (Queen Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Queen Room

Twin Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Pub Petite Room

Pub Petite Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed sheets

Cardrona Villa 37

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Bed sheets

Cardrona Villa 41

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Crown Range Road, RD1, Cardrona, 9382

What's nearby

  • Cardrona Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort - 16 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Snow Farm New Zealand - 25 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Queenstown Gardens - 40 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Coronet Peak Ski Area - 43 min drive - 53.8 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cardrona Valley General Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mezz Cafe Cardrona - ‬27 min drive
  • Captain's Run Cafe - Cardrona
  • ‪Noodle Bar & Café - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Cardrona Hotel

Hotel near Cardrona Distillery
Located close to Cardrona Alpine Resort, Cardrona Hotel provides a terrace, an art gallery on-site and shopping on-site. A coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a playground are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee: NZD 5 to 25 for adults and NZD 5 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cardrona Hotel

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 5 to 25 for adults and NZD 5 to 8 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cardrona Hotel
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf And Spa
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf Hotel Cardrona
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel Country
Macdonald Cardrona Resort Country
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa Scotland
Cardrona Hotel Hotel
Cardrona Hotel Cardrona
Cardrona Hotel Hotel Cardrona

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardrona Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cardrona Hotel?

As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardrona Hotel on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$175.00, 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 Cardrona Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardrona Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cardrona Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Cardrona Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Cardrona Distillery, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cardrona Alpine Resort and Crown Range Summit. Snow Farm New Zealand and That Wānaka Tree are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Cardrona Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 679 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This sort of accomadation appeals to us rustic in the country its clean tidy good food and good staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolute treasure…food and atmosphere are amazing. Quirky and worth a stay. Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay. No notes. If you like history (or an underutilized hot tub) it’s a cherry on top. Recommend the dinner and breakfast service. Bravo!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely property. the TV was a classic 1980s TV as big as a small car 😀
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Zhiqiang

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite a unique hotel of 161 years old. The rooms are small but okay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection xx
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very impressed with the renovations, staff fantastic, catering to our ever needs. We don't do breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing hotel Absolutely loved every thing about it amazing lamb burger paired brilliantly with the Swifty comfortable warm and cosy definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another amazing stay at Cardrona Hotel! Always very memorable with the special location, great facilities, and outstanding food!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, the room was clean, but there was no fridge in the room. You are staying in a little village, where the hotel is on the edge of the courtyard,, which is very busy, with all the guests for dining and the bar. It wasn't quiet at first, but quieted down. They changed ownership in the middle of our stay and so couldn't use debit or credit cards after the first night which made it complicated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a brilliant place. A must if you are skiing the cardrona mountain, or if you’re expiring the area between Queenstown and Wānaka or if you just want awesome break with great service and great food and a haven for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near ski fields. Rooms with clean and tidy and nice and warm. Helpful friendly staff and great food. Thanks 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, beautiful setting, comfortable rooms and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Truda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic & excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay here Very friendly staff, Great meals, lovely and clean Great water pressure for shower Definitely worth the stopover
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous piece of history to stay in. Would be nice to have 2 chairs in the room and an updated tv for for those cold wet days when the pub itself is full.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything! Beautiful clean comfy rooms, great food, lovely staff. Outside hot tub. Felt like we had gone back in time. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

T M B

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

Great historic stay

Great piece of history
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The setting is amazing, both inside and outside. The hotel is iconic and it was a privilege to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a cool place to stay. The rooms are basic with everything you need, comfy beds, warm and the decor has a nice country feel. You can eat at the iconic Cardrona hotel or toast marshmallows around the outdoor fire then wander back to your room. Great staff as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, wonderful oasis of old world charm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Food was top quality. Staff very excellent. Only thing that would be good was if the rooms had a fridge which would be such a simple fix. Kids weren't a fan of the tube tv either😂 but didn't matter to us. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed several times and each stay is consistently good. Accommodation, staff, dining and location are wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025