Braemar Lodge And Spa

4.5 star property
Upscale ski hotel with spa

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Private spa tub
Breakfast, dinner served; Modern European cuisine, garden views
Deluxe Spa Suite | Living room
Deluxe Spa Suite | Living room
Superior Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

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283 Medway Road, Hanmer Springs, 7360
  • Place, Hanmer Springs Bridge Lookout
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Hanmer Heritage Forest
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Spa Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Spa Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Spa Suite

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

About the area

Hanmer Springs

Mountain retreat .You'll find Hanmer Springs Bridge Lookout and Waiau Ferry Bridge within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Marble Point Winery and A Maze N Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Hanmer Springs Bridge Lookout - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Chisholm Park - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Conical Hill - 20 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Power House Cafe Hanmer - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Burgers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Braemar Lodge And Spa

Upscale ski hotel with spa
After a day on the slopes, indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa or enjoy the use of a steam room. This mountain hotel's ski shuttle (surcharge) will get you to the slopes in no time. At the end of the day, order après-ski drinks at the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Hanmer Springs hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2008
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Braemar Lodge And Spa offers 24 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Solitude Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open select days. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 60 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 200 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: NZD 60 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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Braemar Lodge And Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 679 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rubal

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pankil

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! The staff was incredibly helpful, professional, and made sure everything went smoothly. Excellent service—truly appreciated, very good experience with property and specially staff. Special thanks to tharindu mate , u r legend and assert for lodge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, cleanliness was very poor unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tajinder

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

4/10 Poor

Katie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Glad we didn’t pay full-price. Whilst a lovely location, unfortunately it is looking old, tired and in need for a refurbishment. Spa baths were tired, showers need upgrading. Lovely we could take our dog and they supplied a bed and water bowl.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, loved the spa everyday, staff lovely too
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great getaway resort. Quiet and very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and views. Spacious bedrooms and spa bath was lovely. Breakfast was ok, but the bacon, eggs and hash browns were only luke warm. Dinner was nice but very expensive for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Spa was good, great views and continental breakfast also very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and surroundings the staff team were brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such friendly and helpful staff and beautiful views. Another enjoyable stay at Braemar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury stay at very reasonable price = great value!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Quite, peaceful and relaxed, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great trip, relaxing quiet place to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the aspect of a little bit out of town but not too far to be inconvenient. So peaceful and we were able to fully recharge. Staff were delightful and helpful. Can not fault anything. We loved our stay and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views, very quiet location with dinner more like a culinary experience. We had room 10, it was beautiful. Massive room, fireplace, huge bathroom, worth splurging for a night or 2 & would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome beautiful quiet and clean place, the views were stunning and the spa and gas fire just topped everything off, beautiful meal in the restaurant cooked to perfection and delivered with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Spectacularly beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic property and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So peaceful, staff were so friendly. Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025