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Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs

2 Harrogate Street | North Canterbury, Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
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Ashburton, New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Just enjoying the excellent country style hospitality and welcoming atmosphere. Drifters is situated in the heart of Hanmer and directly across from the pools so restaurants, bike riding, mini golf etc is all so accessible. We have enjoyed the convenience of having the option to use the excellent commercially equipped kitchen and dining facilities. (Great for late breakfasts!) Thanks to... More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We stayed here recently for a friends wedding. The facilities were perfect for a large group with the communal lounge/dining & kitchen. Our room was nice, nothing to rave over but it was very clean an had everything we required. Normally we would prefer something a little more upmarket but the facilities and the hostess Penny more than made up... More

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Benderloch, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

This is a fantastic place to stay at. We were bowled over by the friendly hosts. The rooms are small but spotlessly clean and adequate. You have full use of a very large well equipped kitchen with large fridges to store your own food and drink. There is a massive lounge and dinning area as well as a BBQ for... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

We paid only $100 for a double room with kingsize bed, ensuite facilities, coffee/tea making in the room, with free wifi and Sky TV. The room was very small but top value for money. Friendly helpful reception. Huge common area for lounge dining and outdoor facilities and an amazing commercial-standard kitchen. Literally across the road from the hot pools entrance,... More

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Christchurch
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

We arrived on a lovely sunny day and were pleased to be greeted cheerfully by Ann the Manager and shown our room. The room was perfect and quiet and well decorated and had great facilities. The bed linen was GORGEOUS and the bed spot on. The shower had excellent water pressure and was spotlessly clean. Ann was so helpful with... More

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Nottingham
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

Rooms range from $100 to $140. Opted for cheapest, not disappointed. Small bedroom with king size bed, storage cupboard, but not much floor space. Small bathroom with shower. Overall very good value modern clean room. Hotel has a nice communial area to be able to sit on leather sofa watch t.v or sit at tables if you want to bring... More

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Christchurch
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83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

This place looks very good on the outside, but it's a disappointment. Carpet is stained and worn, hallways are painted a weird dark grey, there's paint coming off in obvious places in the rooms, and we had a terrible stain on the carpet; unlabelled taps that wouldn't turn off properly and nowhere to put your soap in the shower. Without... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

We stayed here in December during very warm weather, around 30+ degrees. The room had no air conditioning and the windows could not be fully opened. The bathroom was so tiny that you couldn't swing a mouse in there! The room was small and very claustrophobic. Drifters Inn is more like a backpackers lodge.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

We arrived late at night and great managers Penny& Mile were there waiting. Convenient location across from the pools and walking distance to everything even though everything is within walking distance, small town. Clean and comfortable, but needs maintenance in room 16 door heavy and really slams, every Time it opens, very annoying. Sink leaked all over my things all... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

Clean, modern, comfortable and very close to the thermal pools. We enjoyed making our breakfast in the huge commercially-equipped kitchen. Nice clean en-suite room, comfy bed and quiet during the night - even though it was a busy Saturday night when we were there. There was a flat-screen TV in the room but not many channels. Toiletries and tea and... More

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Drifters Hotel Hanmer Springs
Address: 2 Harrogate Street | North Canterbury, Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Hanmer Springs
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Free Parking
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Ranked #8 of 13 Speciality lodging in Hanmer Springs
Price range (per night): RM266 - 360
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