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Drifters Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Hanmer Springs with free parking

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Drifters Inn offers a scenic location with practical amenities for extended stays. Enjoy on-site laundry, conference space, and barbecue grills. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and free self-parking.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is P4,738
P5,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio (Queen Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio (King Studio)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio (Super King Studio)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio (Super King Studio)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

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
  • A Maze N Golf - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Tapas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boulder Burgers - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Drifters Inn

Property highlights
Drifters Inn provides amenities like laundry facilities and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Drifters Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 14 for adults and 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 elevators
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 rating 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 Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drifters Inn on Nov 10, 2025 start from P 4,737.79, excluding 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?

Check-out 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. 369 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 526 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rousselle,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Good sized rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Shashikant

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

Wonderful hotel

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Friendly staff and comfortable room. Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. We would like to have stayed longer. Pools are just across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, close to everything including the pool's.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Amenities
Good location. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly great environment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very central and right across the road from the thermal pools. Friendly and helpfull staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Directly across road from thermal pools. Extremely comfortable, clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Indriaty S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traveled with four years old, they prepared the extra bed well and the sharing kitchen nice and clean. Like the lounge with the fire wood and optional games for kids and adults.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ticked all the boxes - super clean & comfortable. Close to everything we were there to experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room with very comfortable bed. Will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay, but the only thing was when you walked out of your room it smelt Smokey due to the fireplace and I could smell it coming through the DVR system.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small with a constant noise which wasn't pleasant. Otherwise very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Room small and hot water out of tap burnt you. Bed soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Had a power outage for most of the day, staff were great putting on a bbq. No fan in bathroom also told to phone them if any questions, no phone in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Marle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived we where impressed. The reception was so welcoming. The facilities are great and clean. The property is in walking distance to attractions. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent staff, rooms a bit small. Good shared lounge and kitchen facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpark can be tight.. think twice if you have a d.cab ute ... length can be issue
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025