Drifters Inn

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.9

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × King or Twin Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 single beds
Cot available on request
or 1 extra-large double bed
Cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Total cost to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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US$92 per night
Price US$276
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Offering free Wi-Fi, and a guest lounge with a fireplace, Drifters Inn just 80 metres 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 133 km 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Hanmer Springs, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

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

  • Top pick by families with children

Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × King or Twin Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 single beds
Cot available on request
or 1 extra-large double bed
Cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Total cost to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
We have 5 left
US$92 per night
Price US$276
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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King Room with Sofa Bed
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US$291 for 3 nights
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Budget Double Room
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  • 1 large double bed
US$247 for 3 nights
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King or Twin Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
Cot available on request
161 feet²
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$92 per night
Price US$276
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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King Room with Sofa Bed
Cot available on request
161 feet²
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max adults: 3
US$97 per night
Price US$291
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Budget Double Room
  • 1 large double bed
161 feet²
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max adults: 2
US$82 per night
Price US$247
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrew
Australia Australia
“Adele is just a lovely host - couldn't recommend Drifters Inn highly enough. Easy going atmosphere - everything spotless - and the staff and owners caring and welcoming.”
Donna
New Zealand New Zealand
“Hosts were amazing. The room was clean and comfortable with great location. We loved Drifters Inn and would love to return. Thankyou !”
Georgina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful stay, lovely owners and staff. Very comfortable beds and the best location. We'll be back”
Karen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Although the room we booked was small, it was very comfortable for one night. Great location.”
Greg
Australia Australia
“Clean and tidy Staff very welcoming Close to town centre”
Craig
New Zealand New Zealand
“A lovely property in a great central location across the road from the hot pools. Room was well laid out and everything worked well.”
Victoria
Australia Australia
“Walking distance to the whole village which was awesome. They have a wonderful lounge space with board games too”
Andre
Australia Australia
“Really great location, walking distance to the hot pool and restaurants. Cozy and plenty of parking spaces. Room was clean and good value. Had all the necessary facilities and amenities.”
Heather
New Zealand New Zealand
“The fireplace with cosy couches around it. Coffee machine and tea making facilities in large kitchen. As there is no restaurant you could either make your own food or bring back takeaway. There were towels available to use at the hot springs which...”
Rhonda
Australia Australia
“The front desk people were very obliging to us, even towels to go to the mineral spas were provided. Room was tastefully decorated. This is the ONLY motel in all the ones that we have been that have provided toilet spray. Sometimes it’s the...”

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House rules

Drifters Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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

Need-to-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 cancelled.

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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.