Cardrona Hotel

Hotels
9.1 (1862 reviews)
2312 Cardrona Valley Road , Cardrona , NZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful old building
Stunning gardens
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Inconsistent service
Lack of in-room fridge
Uncomfortable seating

Categories

Cleanliness
8.35
Some reviews mention discomfort with room conditions and no shower cabin.
Service
9.35
Most reviews indicate friendly staff, but some experienced delays in food service.
Location
9.85
Guests appreciate the quaint and picturesque setting of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms are described as quaint and comfortable but lack some furniture.
Amenities
8.85
Good amenities available, though some complaints about lacking in-room fridges.
Value for Money
8.85
Service levels did not always justify the additional charges.
Food and Beverage
9.35
Food quality received high praise despite service delays.
Overall Experience
9.35
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay, despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:28

Property Description

Iconic Restaurant and Bar
Experience culinary delights at our on-site restaurant and bar, where you can indulge in delicious meals and refreshing drinks in a cozy atmosphere.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind in our hot tub after a day of skiing, or explore the picturesque gardens while enjoying a drink on the patio. Take advantage of our ski drying room and shared lounge for a truly relaxing stay.

Convenience and Comfort
All our rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as tea/coffee facilities, a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and free WiFi. With free parking available, your stay with us is both convenient and comfortable.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Cardrona Hotel.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1862 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.35
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.85
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 9.35
Overall Experience: 9.35
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Kylie • extended_group • au
7
Great for an overnight stay
Pros:

Great beer garden and food.

Cons:

Super packed with people till around 6pm. Struggled getting to our rooms.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Larissa • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Scott & Raewyn & Senna • family_with_children • nz
10
Great Place to stay for character and close to ski field
Pros:

All meals were excellent

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • nz
9
Great vibe
Pros:

Location and the vibe. The new bakery is excellent. Good to have new tvs in rooms. Great heating and space in the rooms. Good pub food. Hot tub relaxing.

Cons:

Bed by the window in room 6 needs replacing, it has a 45 degree slope on the mattress- just awful. Could do with a mirror even just inside wardrobe door.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Sheryl • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • au
8
Nice pub with a comfortable room.
Pros:

Location and a good breakfast.

Cons:

Needed a better curtain in the bathroom

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Mary-Ann • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Comfortable, quiet, clean rooms. Readily available dining. Friendly staff. The bakery has the best pies and cheese scones. While further away from towns (which is what we wanted) it isn't too far from wanaka and very convienient to head up to Cardrona ski park.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • au
10
Great stay
Pros:

Love coming to the Cardrona hotel. Sitting by the fire there’s nothing better. Meals were great and staff super friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Trish • family_with_children • nz
10
A rare treat in all aspects. Other-worldly in the best sense of the words.
Pros:

Cardrona Hotel is one of my favourite places on the planet. The location, the ambience, the professional friendliness of ALL the staff, its yummy offerings in the dining room from excellent coffee at breakfast to lamb shoulder (specially cooked without onions for us) is second to NONE.

Cons:

Nothing could be better

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Blair • extended_group • nz
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • au
10
Love this hotel, friendly staff and excellent vibe.
Pros:

Everything

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Hamish • couple • nz
8
We enjoyed it.
Pros:

Breakfast was very average . I had the porridge and it eas dreadful. The bao buns at night were fantastic however.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • nz
9
Epic, historic building with all the comforts plus charm. The hot tub and open fires make it a perfect winter escape.
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Hayden • couple • nz
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Hayden • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • extended_group • de
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Gaynor • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Nicely styled, inexpensive room in wonderful pub

Cons:

Intrusive fan/appliance noise from bar at times

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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sam • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee