283 Medway Road, 7360 Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
#20 of 25 hotels in Hanmer Springs
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1121 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 August 2025
Olivia
New ZealandThere really wasn't anything. We had a great time 😊
I loved the beautiful room, the big bed, the spa, the shower with the dual heads.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Samantha
New ZealandThe shower was leaking and the rubbish wasn’t removed in the bathroom
Amazing views, spacious room, spa on the patios, super friendly staff, will definitely be back
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Crystal
New ZealandN/A
Was lucky enough to have snow at 10PM while in the spa, and woke up to a beautiful layer of snow the following morning due to the elevation of the lodge. Far away from the town district but we had no problems with this. Everything was impeccable. Huge, comfortable bed! Breakfast was brilliant.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Dianne
AustraliaNothing.
A repeat visit for us which reminded us again how we love to stay at Braemar Lodge. Spectacular views and 5 star facilities. Helpful and attentive staff made our stay truly restful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Andrew
AustraliaBreakfast opened at 8am when I arrived at 8:05 most of the hot food was cold which was a lil disappointing but besides that, excellent
Everything, the spa, the food at the restaurant, Chaminda was great with his service and was very polite and welcoming! The room I had was incredible! The birds singing and being surrounded by nature! This place is definitely honeymoon material!!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Dan
New ZealandCold breakfast was meant to be hot, and steak was OK just
The room was a like as was the spa also a like a like a lot
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Ethan
New ZealandThe dinner didn’t reflect what is charged for the food
Room and facilities were excellent
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Janina
New ZealandStarting to show some decent wear and tear leak above our room door and generally looking a bit tired. Could do with a overhaul or decent maintenance in public areas.
Enjoy the location and room is great.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Amanda
New ZealandSpa area outside had black mould on concrete around the spa and dividing walls. Could use some water blasting and cleaning. There was ripped wallpaper in the room that hadn't been replaced/fixed. Also paint chipping on the ceiling in the bathroom. I thought the refills containers in the bathroom was a great idea but having a shampoo/conditioner combined is budget. Also, the pumps don't work well for body wash, shampoo/conditioner. Having written on them with a vivid also was a bit tacky. The double shower was quite small in comparison to the huge spa bath and probably unnecessary. The description here specified a coffee machine in the room; only instant coffee was provided and at the cost of staying in a deluxe spa suite I think instant coffee is again a budget option. Overall, it was a private, quiet stay but the whole place seems to be lacking some TLC and also lacking in atmosphere. The breakfast was just ok - also lacking anything special. Something to note the spa doesn't offer couples massage so spending that money in the spa in the Hanmer hot pools complex is a better option. The view from the dining room and our suite was probably the nicest part of the stay.
Private outdoor spa pool, gas fire in room.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Samantha
New ZealandDidn’t realise you had to drive down a gravel road to get there, although was well maintained. Shower leaked all over the bathroom floor but there was a drain on the floor. Outside of the rooms in the hallways were freezing cold and the lift seemed a bit dodgy and made weird noises and clunked a bit.
Excellent stay, the room was lovely and we had a fantastic time. Food was amazing, the cheese platter was worthwhile getting although not enough crackers for the amount of cheese provided. Amazing pressure in the shower. Had a sauna in the spa with instructions on how to use.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Paul
New ZealandSpa was excellent. The restaurant’s food and service was far better than I had anticipated. The Angus steak was cooked perfectly, and one of the best I’ve had.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Darby
New ZealandLarge spa pool was closed
Location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Amethyst
New ZealandI wish I knew about the facilities that this place had to offer (gym, sauna, spa, massages) before arival but aside from that the restaurant is a but pricey for it is presented beautifully a la carte style but the fishes lack in any special flavors
Partner & I loved the Room it was massive I wasn't excepting it, love the bathroom absolutely gorgeous & lounge was so Cosy & plenty of parking
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Kiwimer
New ZealandThere definitely needs to be some good maintenance done. The taps in the bathroom were loose, there was a ceiling light out of place, a few little things… all easy enough to fix to bring the standard back up.
Yummy breakfast, warm rooms with a comfy bed. We felt like we were so far away from the city hustle and bustle. Beautiful spot! Staff are kind and friendly. We were lucky to have picked dates where we almost had the place to ourselves.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Fin
New ZealandIn room condiments were basic and limited. Could at least have a decent coffee and plunger in room. Dining average.
Very spacious room and very large comfortable bed. Spa outdoor on patio and one also in the bathroom
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Lea
New ZealandThat their wasn't more variety for room service.
The rooms were very clean and an amazing size. Bathroom had great shower and bath .. Beautiful views and a relaxing environment.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Shanna
New ZealandThat it didn’t have a sink or little element to cook on
Was nice and cosy super comfy bed and having the spa outside was so nice
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Mitch
New ZealandLate check in aswell as early check out
How luxury the place is
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Holly
New ZealandThere was blood left in the room from previous domestic violence event with previous guests. Also the bathroom spa bath and toilet needed a good scrub. Felt like it let the property down quite a bit. Also no apology from management.
Amazing room with a fire place and spa outside
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Leigh
AustraliaFar away from town and the dirt road drive
The spa on the balcony and the nice space in the room
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Newson
New ZealandA large, beautiful room with stunning views :) Absolutely loved the king-sized bed, the outdoor spa tub, and the giant spa bath!!! The restaurant was amazing - our dinner and buffet breakfast was delish. It was our first time in Hamner Springs, and it was definitely a beautiful place to stay at while enjoying everything Hamner Springs had to offer :)
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Caitlan
New ZealandUnfortunately the lounge area didn’t appear to have been cleaned for a while. Very dusty, dead insects on the carpet, tables needed to be wiped. There was also what appeared to be dried blood on the floor in the reception area. The white comforter on the bed was quite stained (brown and yellow patches). The Netflix usage was unavailable - it said there were too many people logged in at the same time. The fire alarm went off about 7am as a false alarm but we know that can’t be helped.
Super comfy bed, child’s cot available which was great. Large rooms, lovely spa pool and spa bath. Great breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Andrew
New ZealandWe found portion sizes of evening meal too small for the cost of meal.
Good sized room with amazing view and a awesome brekkie.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Meadow
New Zealandno complaints
super beautiful and nice to be not right in the centre of town
Stayed in June 2025
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