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Cardrona Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Cardrona Distillery

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Interior entrance
Creator video
Premium Room, 1 King Bed
Living area
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Crown Range Road, RD1, Cardrona, 9382
  • Cardrona Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Snow Farm New Zealand
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Cardrona Villa 37

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Cardrona Villa 41

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Queen Room

Twin Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room (Twin Single Room)

Standard Room (Twin Single Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Room (Queen Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pub Petite Room

Pub Petite Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cardrona

In Cardrona .Stay at this Cardrona hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Cardrona Distillery and 9 miles (15 km) of Cardrona Alpine Resort. Crown Range Summit is within 9 miles (15 km) and Snow Farm New Zealand is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Cardrona Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort - 16 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Valley View Quad Chair - 17 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 29 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Snow Farm New Zealand - 30 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 32 min drive

About this property

Cardrona Hotel

3-star hotel near Cardrona Distillery
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Cardrona Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cardrona hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Cardrona Hotel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee: NZD 5 to 25 for adults and NZD 5 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 5 to 25 for adults, and NZD 5 to 8 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Cardrona Hotel
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf And Spa
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf Hotel Cardrona
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel Country
Macdonald Cardrona Resort Country
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa Scotland
Cardrona Hotel Hotel
Cardrona Hotel Cardrona
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Cardrona Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 630 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. Would recommend to dtay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic, old and rustic feel which was absolutely lovely. Well maintained and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property as well as the overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here, the rooms were a great size, warm and spotlessly clean. We had bar snacks in the afternoon and breakfast. The food was amazing. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cardona Hotel is a GEM! This is our second time staying here. We've stayed in a lot of great places all over NZ, but Cardrona Hotel is by far our favorite. They've done such an amazing job with the restoration, keeping it feeling like an old mining hotel/pub, but still very upscale. The rooms have all new amenities but still look like they could be original. The bar, restaurant and outside areas are where the hotel really shines. If you're here in ski season, this is the go-to aprés-ski if you're on Cardrona Mtn. The mulled wine is worth lining up for and the cozy interior or multiple spots by the fire pits out back make a great place to hang out after a big day on the mountain. Both the bar and restaurant food are delicious. If you want to eat at the restaurant, I'd make a reservation. It's absolutely worth it. If you're staying at the hotel, their breakfast is also just what you need to start the day. This time we stayed in summer, and it was just as lovely. Instead of mulled wine, they had sangria! It was great! We sat out in the back area, the weather was lovely, and again, the food....perfect. As amazing as the hotel, drinks, food and premises are, what really sells this place is the staff. Always so nice, friendly and attentive. Even when we were there, we had a huge unexpected rush of customers. While obviously a bit shorter on staff and under the pump, the staff never waivered in their charm and service. All of this is to say.....stay here. You'll love it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, beautiful setting, comfortable rooms and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Pretty and quaint.

Excellent location. Very pretty and quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique opportunity to stay at a beautiful hotel in an extraordinary environment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shilpan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, FUQUAY VARINA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Blenheim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, wonderful helpful staff even in the busiest times. Rooms comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience I have been able to spend a night at this marvellous pub and now another one of my wishes I can tick off my bucket list .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience. From the staff to the rooms to the food, all was excellent. The room was very nice and spacious. The food was very good with excellent service and staff. The building and the history of it just made for a special experience. Thanks to all of the friendly and hard working staff for a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENEFER

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really fun motel to hang out and a lovely garden.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our one night stay. The room was great and really enjoyed the gardens. The hotel has lots of historical charm and is a very comfortable and a great place to spend some relaxing time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not appreciate being charged for "water". This was already on the table at dinner before we sat down with guests. NZ does not charge for water unless specifically sparkling water is asked for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed several times and each stay is consistently good. Accommodation, staff, dining and location are wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bed was just getting a little tired, not the the most comfortable sleep, but otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovey olden day atmosphere. Log fire and good bar and restaurant menue. Very good clean comfortable bed with good room rates. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a historic property so we didn’t expect things to be perfect. The one unimportant thing that was annoying was the bathroom mirror.You could only see in it if you were 6’6 and I’m 5’2. Luckily there was a large mirror in the bedroom. The grounds of this hotel had beautiful gardens and lots of historic artifacts. The dining room served delicious meals, as well. It was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ZOLTAN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place it's a nice stylish property. Only problem was the noise from outside what the other guests made late night. The place good for people who want to have a nice dinner at the restaurant/bar & want to stay for a night. Only for travelers maybe it won't be the best choice. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice old hotel with great amiance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025