Drifters Inn

3.0 star property

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Fireplace
Interior
Standard Studio (King Studio)
Mountain view
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
2 Harrogate Street, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    2 min walk
  • Chisholm Park
    5 min walk
  • A Maze N Golf
    9 min walk

Room options

Standard Studio (Super King Studio)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Studio (Queen Studio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio (King Studio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Drifters Inn

Guesthouse in Hanmer Springs with free parking
Along with conference space, this smoke-free guesthouse has laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills. Housekeeping is not available.
Drifters Inn offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Hanmer Springs guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Drifters Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and 5 minutes by foot from Chisholm Park
Drifters Inn offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Hanmer Springs guesthouse is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 4:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 14 for adults and NZD 14 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Connecting rooms available

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM.
Guests will receive key retrieval information.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Drifters Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 490 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 490 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 490 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 490 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 490 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Indriaty S

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Lorinda

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
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

Melanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and welcoming. Lovely warm rooms and comfy beds. Would highly recommend and definitely be rebooking next holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Travelled with family
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

Daryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aroha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Homely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue and I liked the access to the kitchen and lounge.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Freindly very easy to get on with just great all round place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with group
Was in easy walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

Amanda Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location & very comfortable rooms, we found the staff super helpful, friendly. Loved restaurant next door fire & ice, but highlight hot springs across the road. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to pools
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024