Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 14 for adults and children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is within a 5-minute walk of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Chisholm Park. It is 0.4 mi from A Maze N Golf and 0.6 mi from Conical Hill Walkway.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the specific age limit is not provided.

Drifters Inn

What guests think

At Drifters Inn, travelers praise the central location directly across from the Hanmer Springs thermal pools, consistently friendly staff, very clean interiors, and the inviting shared lounge and kitchen that make stays feel warm, convenient, and relaxed.

Rooms are widely described as comfortable and quiet, though several guests found them compact. Complimentary towels for the hot pools add practical convenience. Overall, it suits travelers seeking comfortable simplicity with thoughtful extras.

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Facilities

Guests repeatedly highlight the cosy shared lounge with an open fireplace and a well-equipped kitchen; towels for the thermal pools are provided.

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10

Rory

6 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room cleaned daily with new towels if needed (we didn't) and towels for the springs. Handy location across the road from the springs

10

William

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

8

Roger

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, excellent staff, rooms a bit small. Good shared lounge and kitchen facilities.

10

Carma

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extraordinary hospitality! We appreciated the use of the kitchen, towels for the Hanmer geothermal pools, and coffee machine.

10

Ken

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Manager was extremely courteous & very helpful. Offered towels for use at the thermal pools meaning mine stayed dry, terrific.

10

Julie

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location location. Warm quiet room. Friendly obliging staff. Professional kitchen for use. Nice fire downstairs. Highly recommend

10

Catherine Louise

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Natalie

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hosts were amazing and property is so cosy and home like with a gorgeous inviting lounge area and even a kitchen to prepare food if you need to. Rooms are immaculately clean and modern. Definitely will be the only place I stay in Hanmer every time. Right across from pools as well and the hotel provides beach towels for convenience too!

10

Carma

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Superb check-in experience. Great amenities, wonderful shower, comfy bed, towels for the pools, thank you so much for making our visit perfect!

10

Wendy

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lady on the check in desk was so lovely, she made us feel so welcome, we love that they have the communal lounge area with games and that we could of had use of the kitchen if we wanted. Location to the hotpools is excellent and they supply excellent size towels, we will definitely be back.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms and common areas as very clean, with some noting daily servicing.

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10

Rory

6 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room cleaned daily with new towels if needed (we didn't) and towels for the springs. Handy location across the road from the springs

10

william

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The outside of the property could do with a tidy up

10

Lex

13 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and tidy , great staff, handy to everything

10

Helen

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a wonderful stay at Drifters Inn My room was very comfortable and warm. So quiet at night. Very clean and tidy.

10

Andrew

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ticked all the boxes - super clean & comfortable. Close to everything we were there to experience.

10

Janis

28 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Directly across road from thermal pools. Extremely comfortable, clean and welcoming.

10

Natalie

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hosts were amazing and property is so cosy and home like with a gorgeous inviting lounge area and even a kitchen to prepare food if you need to. Rooms are immaculately clean and modern. Definitely will be the only place I stay in Hanmer every time. Right across from pools as well and the hotel provides beach towels for convenience too!

10

Kym

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely and convenient - clean comfy room - friendly helpful staff.

10

Caroline Silveira

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was sparkling clean, the check in and check out was super easy. The bed was so comfy! And it's in a perfect located area. Would definitely come back.

10

Lyn

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and warm with comfy beds and good showers, but several reviewers say they are small or compact.

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Roger

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, excellent staff, rooms a bit small. Good shared lounge and kitchen facilities.

8

Chris

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room small and hot water out of tap burnt you. Bed soft.

10

Helen

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a wonderful stay at Drifters Inn My room was very comfortable and warm. So quiet at night. Very clean and tidy.

10

Andrew

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome and friendly staff. Room excellent. Great location for the thermal pools and restaurants nearby.

10

Caroline

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location & our room was compact but had everything we needed for a one night stay. Close to spa & restaurants. Owners very friendly & helpful

10

Tina

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were super friendly and welcoming. Lovely warm rooms and comfy beds. Would highly recommend and definitely be rebooking next holiday

10

Rousselle,

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff Good sized rooms

10

Carma

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Superb check-in experience. Great amenities, wonderful shower, comfy bed, towels for the pools, thank you so much for making our visit perfect!

6

Grant

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very small with a constant noise which wasn't pleasant. Otherwise very nice.

10

Amy

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay at Drifters Inn! Staff were so lovely, the lounge area inviting and location cannot be beat. The room was warm, beds comfy and lovely shower. Thanks so much for your Kiwi hospitality

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Service

Service is consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth, easy check-ins.

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10

Jennifer

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Friendly staff and comfortable room. Excellent location

8

Helena

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very central and right across the road from the thermal pools. Friendly and helpfull staff.

10

Amanda Nathan

18 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location & very comfortable rooms, we found the staff super helpful, friendly. Loved restaurant next door fire & ice, but highlight hot springs across the road. Will definitely stay here again

10

Andrew

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome and friendly staff. Room excellent. Great location for the thermal pools and restaurants nearby.

10

Lauren

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful hotel manager, great place to stay, very central

10

Melanie

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Friendly staff

8

Caroline

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely friendly owners

10

Carma

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Superb check-in experience. Great amenities, wonderful shower, comfy bed, towels for the pools, thank you so much for making our visit perfect!

8

Ramnik

14 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff Excellent location

10

Wendy

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lady on the check in desk was so lovely, she made us feel so welcome, we love that they have the communal lounge area with games and that we could of had use of the kitchen if we wanted. Location to the hotpools is excellent and they supply excellent size towels, we will definitely be back.

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Location

Central and directly across from the thermal pools, with restaurants and shops an easy walk away.

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10

Rory

6 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room cleaned daily with new towels if needed (we didn't) and towels for the springs. Handy location across the road from the springs

10

Jeremy

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. We would like to have stayed longer. Pools are just across the road.

10

William

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

8

Helena

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very central and right across the road from the thermal pools. Friendly and helpfull staff.

10

Cathy

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was in easy walking distance to everything.

10

Amanda Nathan

18 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location & very comfortable rooms, we found the staff super helpful, friendly. Loved restaurant next door fire & ice, but highlight hot springs across the road. Will definitely stay here again

10

Janis

28 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Directly across road from thermal pools. Extremely comfortable, clean and welcoming.

10

Mark

17 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,339 nights

Nice place, close to everything including the pool's.

10

Catherine Louise

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Lyn

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Drifters Inn

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