Drifters Inn

3.0 star property

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Fireplace
Exterior
Reception
Interior
Standard Studio (King Studio)

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2 Harrogate Street, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Conical Hill
    ‪18 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Studio (King Studio)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 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 transport

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • 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, a smoke detector, 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 366 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 522 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Marle

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Grant

Travelled with partner
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

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located opposite the thermal springs so you can just walk across the road. Restaurants and eateries galore within walking distance. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful.Huge kitchen at your disposal and lovely sitting area with open fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the property could do with a tidy up
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Great location & our room was compact but had everything we needed for a one night stay. Close to spa & restaurants. Owners very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carma, San Jacinto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extraordinary hospitality! We appreciated the use of the kitchen, towels for the Hanmer geothermal pools, and coffee machine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. The hotel is a three minute walk to the thermal pools, and to add to the experience the Drifters Inn provides large bath towels at no charge. This locally owned hotel is a must for anyone visiting Hanmer Springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

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

Drifters Inn - Great Location and good price.

My husband and I enjoyed our stay very much. Very clean and a comfy bed. Quiet and restful. Just across the road from the local Hot Springs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Travelled with partner
Lovely and convenient - clean comfy room - friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnella

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carma, San Jacinto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb check-in experience. Great amenities, wonderful shower, comfy bed, towels for the pools, thank you so much for making our visit perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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