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Cardrona Hotel features an iconic on-site restaurant and bar. You can enjoy the picturesque gardens while sipping a drink on the patio. This hotel features a hot tub, a ski drying room and shared lounge and laundry facilities. All rooms offer tea and coffee making facilities and a private bathroom with hair dryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi access is available and the property offers free parking. Cardrona Hotel is 25 minutes' drive from Cardrona Ski Field, and 20 minutes' drive from the shops, cafes and restaurants. Queenstown Airport is 40 minutes' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 full beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved the history and quaintness of this special hotel. The rooms, gardens, and bar were all very comfortable and welcoming. I highly recommend stopping here if you are driving through Cardrona.
  • Sally
    United States of America United States of America
    We were surprised - we expected a small old-fashioned place, and we found a large, modernized, elegant amalgam of the original hotel with several additional buildings. (Probably we didn't read the reviews carefully.) Behind the buildings was a...
  • Amy
    Australia Australia
    The family room was very comfortable, clean and well-equipped with a small kitchenette. We appreciated the hot tub (shared) after a day up the mountain. Dinner and ambience in the pub for dinner was excellent as usual. The mulled wine and seafood...
  • Kirsty
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved our room which was in the main part of the accommodation. Hot tub was a bonus we didn't know about. Beautiful gardens which is part of the charm.
  • Gillian
    Ireland Ireland
    Great hotel. The room was lovely and modern and the bed was extremely comfortable. The hot tub is great. We ate in both the bar and the restaurant. The food is great, I would definitely recommend the restaurant.
  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    Everything was amazing. Staff were very attentive and frendly. Loved staying at the Cardrona to catch up with family and friends. Food was exceptional as well.
  • Tanja
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful gardens and stylish rooms, very comfortable, super friendly staff, great restaurant and breakfast options
  • Alessia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location, quaint hotel, warm rooms, excellent food, friendly staff, comfortable and very quiet at night.
  • James
    Japan Japan
    Historic hotel with a good restaurant. Quiet location before the ski season.
  • Neil
    United States of America United States of America
    The was our favorite stay in New Zealand. We highly recommend this place. Also, try the restaurant/bar. Amazing historical place. We loved the atmosphere. I absolutely recommend this place!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Cardrona Hotel Bar & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Cardrona Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Playground

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Cardrona Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
Free
1 year old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per child, per night
2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Credit Card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Cardrona Hotel

  • Cardrona Hotel is 1,150 feet from the center of Cardrona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Cardrona Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Cardrona Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Cardrona Hotel Bar & Restaurant

  • Cardrona Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horseback riding
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Room options at Cardrona Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Villa

  • The prices at Cardrona Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Cardrona Hotel on this page.