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Cardrona Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests discover local culture at the hotel's art gallery while adventure awaits at nearby Cardrona Alpine Resort - a perfect mountain base

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$132
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May

Room options

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Standard Room (Twin Single Room)

Standard Room (Twin Single Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room (Queen Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Queen Room

Twin Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Pub Petite Room

Pub Petite Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cardrona Villa 37

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cardrona Villa 41

  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Cardrona, Cardrona Hotel is in a rural area. Crown Range Summit and Mount Iron Lookout are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at That Wānaka Tree and Tobins Track. Cardrona Distillery and Cardrona Alpine Resort are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and mountain biking. Visit our Cardrona travel guide
Map
Crown Range Road, RD1, Cardrona, 9382

What's nearby

  • Cardrona Alpine Resort
    Cardrona Alpine Resort
    16 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Snow Farm New Zealand
    Snow Farm New Zealand
    25 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Coronet Peak Ski Area
    Coronet Peak Ski Area
    36 min drive - 53.8 km
  • The Remarkables Ski Area
    The Remarkables Ski Area
    39 min drive - 54.9 km
  • Cardrona Distillery
    2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Base Cafe
    27 min drive
  • Cardrona Valley General Store
    1 min walk
  • Noodle Bar & Café
    27 min drive
  • Captain's Run Cafe - Cardrona
  • Mezz Cafe Cardrona
    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), a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • 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, travel cots and heating

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 5 to 32 for adults and NZD 5 to 15 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
  • Travel cot

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 will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 5 to 32 for adults and NZD 5 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40 per night
  • 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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 29 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardrona Hotel on 7 May 2026 start from NZ$132, 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cardrona Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 787 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible family holiday stay - delicious food, wonderful staff, comfortable room!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a great place to stay with a wonderful ambience, sense of history and great pub and outdoors area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely atmosphere, beautiful flowers, amazing little playground, wonderful food! The rooms are rustic and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food and service was a highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic food and atmosphere. Wonderful, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome atmosphere, clean room, hot pool was a good surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean rooms. Must mention Nicola, housekeeping staff, who went above and beyond our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressive mountain views and amazing facilities. Thanks team!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tu Chien Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had damaged our car exterior a bit and the staff was very helpful and even gave us some duct tape to patch things up temporarily. Lovely place and lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, awesome food and atmosphere at the bar, excellent service from all staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless,staff were amazing .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne-Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and comfortable bed, down side was only one chair in a 2 person bedroom. Very expensive menu but they deliver on the tasty food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quaint/historical and full of character. Food was good (especially the Caesar salad!) Room and bathroom were nice. Beds and pillows were ok not great. Definitely recommend as an unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! Staff are very friendly, building and rooms were very clean. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel, beautiful rooms (especially for the price) and a great old mining town vibe inside. All the staff were incredibly friendly and the food at the bar was excellent and well priced, I didn't have a chance to eat at the restaurant but it looked good as well. Only issue is that the wifi is very slow but that's fairly expected for the location so not a big deal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rijo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful grounds and room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Space was clean and it was a really cool area with a old school feel to it! The hot tub was amazing! Even with it being 0°c outside. There was no microwave or mini fridge in the room, so just double check the amenities list before booking your room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes room clean laundry great
Outdoor spa
Front of hotel
Beautiful scenery
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, updated rooms. Good restaurant on site. Nice staff. Good location, close to Wanaka and within an hour drive to Queenstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the hotel is an experience in country living at its finest. The reception was warm and the room spotless. The menu for the evening meal and breakfast made for delightful meals. A very enjoyable night's stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and Alex who took care of us was so friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds are beautiful. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cardona hotel is a gem!! The place has so much character and is so thoughtfully designed/ preserved. Our dinner was excellent, the room was immaculate and the entire place is full of charm and history. We absolutely loved our night there and recommend everyone has at least a one night stay at this iconic hotel!!
Cozy bar with couches and a fireplace.
Outdoor dining with option of individual glass house shelter for some table in case of rain.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026