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Drifters Inn

3.0 star property

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Fireplace
Standard Studio (King Studio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
$95
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Studio (Queen Studio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio (Queen Studio)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio (King Studio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio (King Studio)

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

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Standard Studio (Super King Studio) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Standard Studio | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Drifters Inn

3-star Hanmer Springs guest house with free in-room WiFi
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.

Drifters Inn features barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Drifters Inn is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 4:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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. 371 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 529 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location. Warm quiet room. Friendly obliging staff. Professional kitchen for use. Nice fire downstairs. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rousselle,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Good sized rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Manager was extremely courteous & very helpful. Offered towels for use at the thermal pools meaning mine stayed dry, terrific.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Carma, San Jacinto

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Donnella

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