Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, as well as off-street parking options.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional fees may apply.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including wheelchair-accessible parking and upper floors accessible by stairs only.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Hanmer Springs, just a 5-minute walk from A Maze N Golf and 8 minutes from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It is 1.2 miles from Hanmer Heritage Forest and 2.2 miles from Mount Isobel Track.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 20.00 per night, and advance request is required for availability.

Larchwood Motel in Hanmer Springs

Average nightly price at Larchwood Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$78
February	US$69
March	US$71
April	US$73
May	US$77
June	US$75
July	US$75
August	US$76
September	US$76
October	US$67
November	US$64
December	US$72

What guests think

Larchwood Motel is a no-frills, older property offering budget-friendly stays that suit families and practical travelers, with some units spacious, while recurring feedback highlights dated decor, compact bathrooms, and thin walls that can carry noise from neighboring rooms.

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with easy late check-ins mentioned. Cleanliness reports are mixed: several guests found rooms and linens clean, while others cited missed housekeeping, dirty dishes, cobwebs, mould, or lingering smells. The location is walkable to shops and hot pools and generally quiet. Best suited to travelers seeking a simple base rather than modern amenities.

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Facilities

Outdoor areas appear worn or untidy in several reviews, though parking is straightforward, with some noting easy access and occasional undercover spaces.

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8

Helen

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice welcome, unit very small and dark, bed upstairs with bathroom down, everything (apart from shower head) very old including microwave and oven though all in working order. Seating outside not nice

10

Maria

11 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,367 nights

Worked well for the amount of people we had staying easy access to parking and all amenities

6

James

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice to have undercover parking. A rare thing in a motel these days.

6

Cher

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We needed one night in Hanmer on short notice. The whole village was nearly booked out and what was left available required a 2 night minimum so our options were limited. The price we paid for a studio was cheap and the room did reflect that. It was dated but comfortable, grounds are tidy and host was friendly. Clean crisp sheets (from a external laundry business assumingly) My faults would be horribly bright strip lighting, a heater not fit for purpose and dishes not clean. Otherwise ok for price point.

4

Anthony

27 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

units very old need doing up.would not accept credit card only eftpos .outside very untidy inside old but fairly clean.

6

Anne

23 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very small, very dated, we got what we paid for! Lack of power points, heater kept tripping off, unkempt lawns, no space in bathroom, but bed was comfy, shower was good. Not in a hurry to revisit!

8

T

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy, but the bed was terrible. Roll together! Lovely staff. Grounds need work. This is our third stay there so it is fine for the price.

2

Elizabeth

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property poorly kept room not cleaned properly and very noisy losts of disturbance through the night not impressed

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms and linens clean, but recurring comments mention missed cleaning, dirty dishes, cobwebs, mould, and occasional unpleasant smells.

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6

Kenneth

19 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The bathroom was very small and there was mould on the ceiling above the shower , on the positive side was a very comfortable bed. also no milk in the fridge.

10

Kelly

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay - room was very clean and comfy and a huge bonus was having sky tv (including sports) in the room! Rooms were warm and surprisingly quiet between the rooms, the only noise in the morning with people leaving early eg slamming car doors etc. We were a little apprehensive to stay just given some of the previous reviews but honestly for Hanmer prices we felt like we got really good value - it’s not a brand new modern motel but the price reflects this and so long as people go in knowing they aren’t staying at the Ritz there shouldn’t be any issue. The hosts were very friendly and helpful also. We would definitely stay again.

6

Karen

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice location- easy to walk into Main Street. Good size accommodation for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Place is quite tired and could do with an upgrade. Walls are quite thin as you can hear people going up and down stairs. Room was of average cleanliness as some clothes were left from previous people, hair in shower, dirty pillowcase. Fine if just need somewhere to sleep.

4

Pip

19 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Bad exposed wiring in the unit especially upstairs bedroom. Very poor voltage on electricity throughout. Grubby dish cloths in kitchen. Electric blanket did not work. Generally a very grubby place.

6

Cher

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We needed one night in Hanmer on short notice. The whole village was nearly booked out and what was left available required a 2 night minimum so our options were limited. The price we paid for a studio was cheap and the room did reflect that. It was dated but comfortable, grounds are tidy and host was friendly. Clean crisp sheets (from a external laundry business assumingly) My faults would be horribly bright strip lighting, a heater not fit for purpose and dishes not clean. Otherwise ok for price point.

8

Margaret

7 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Peaceful and quiet. Clean

10

Brent

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and private, friendly staff.

4

Ken

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very tired motel in need of refurbishment. Parts of the bathroom and toilet were falling to bits, tiles and walls separating, cobwebs

2

Elizabeth

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property poorly kept room not cleaned properly and very noisy losts of disturbance through the night not impressed

8

T

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was absolutely fine for the price. Lovely host and clean. Bit tired and dated but its in an amazing place. Would definitely stay again

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Rooms

Rooms are dated, with small or dark bathrooms, thin walls, and aging beds; several note limited climate control (no air conditioning or weak heaters) and some maintenance niggles. Larger family units can be quite spacious, though others feel cramped.

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Geoffrey

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Even though I paid on a travel card in NZ dollars I was charged an extra $5 because it wasn’t a NZ bank card. No air conditioning and quite cramped.

8

Michael

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The 2 bedroom unit was spacious and tidy. Sleeps 6 but only one bathroom which includes toilet. Value for money.

4

Liz

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

They were friendly and helpful but the accomodation is very tired, no sound proofing between walls, cramped and dark, lots of broken lights (which didn’t help), hasn’t been updated in decades. Kitchen was very basic with very old benchtop oven with elements on top. Not ideal for cooking. Was a wonderful location and it was the last available option in town so meant we could actually go. Don’t have high expectations.

10

Murray

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent spacious unit

10

T

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff. Clean room. More coffees would've been good but i feel I could've asked for more if it wasn't 5 am! The bed needs updating...roll together going on but it did the trick and we will definitely stay again.

8

T

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy, but the bed was terrible. Roll together! Lovely staff. Grounds need work. This is our third stay there so it is fine for the price.

6

David

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The studio was very small and the bathroom urgently needs an upgrade.

8

Cath

22 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had two bedroom unit, v spacious for family of four, this made up for condition of unit. Tired but ok, would stay again. Good heating.

8

Raymond

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to stay, only drawback is the paper thin walls so if you have loud neighbors, you'll hear everything (we had a snorer)....owner is great, very nice

6

Jason

20 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had everyhing o needed for short stay, air con would have been a plus. The fan provided wasnt great. But value for money paid

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and accommodating, with smooth late check-ins mentioned. A few note front-desk or policy issues such as payment methods and security-deposit refunds.

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10

Kelly

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay - room was very clean and comfy and a huge bonus was having sky tv (including sports) in the room! Rooms were warm and surprisingly quiet between the rooms, the only noise in the morning with people leaving early eg slamming car doors etc. We were a little apprehensive to stay just given some of the previous reviews but honestly for Hanmer prices we felt like we got really good value - it’s not a brand new modern motel but the price reflects this and so long as people go in knowing they aren’t staying at the Ritz there shouldn’t be any issue. The hosts were very friendly and helpful also. We would definitely stay again.

6

Chandra

18 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The motelier was very helpful and kind.

4

Tarsha

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel Reception area is filthy & manager is unkept. Manager friendly enough to sort any problems but it wasn't an enjoyable experience overall.

4

Anthony

27 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

units very old need doing up.would not accept credit card only eftpos .outside very untidy inside old but fairly clean.

8

Chris

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff

8

Liza

4 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,357 nights

I don't like about there security deposits it take too long to refund in your bank account. Why theres still security deposit i already paid during check in.

10

Ben

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very easy getting the key and gaining access quiet dunny spot very peaceful will be staying again

10

Nick

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Terry is an amazing host - nothing is a problem very approchable and supportive

8

Fiona

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owner made the transaction easy and was accommodating with our late check in

8

Raymond

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to stay, only drawback is the paper thin walls so if you have loud neighbors, you'll hear everything (we had a snorer)....owner is great, very nice

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Location

Walkable to the Hanmer Springs shops and hot pools, and often described as quiet or peaceful.

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Karen

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice location- easy to walk into Main Street. Good size accommodation for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Place is quite tired and could do with an upgrade. Walls are quite thin as you can hear people going up and down stairs. Room was of average cleanliness as some clothes were left from previous people, hair in shower, dirty pillowcase. Fine if just need somewhere to sleep.

4

Liz

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

They were friendly and helpful but the accomodation is very tired, no sound proofing between walls, cramped and dark, lots of broken lights (which didn’t help), hasn’t been updated in decades. Kitchen was very basic with very old benchtop oven with elements on top. Not ideal for cooking. Was a wonderful location and it was the last available option in town so meant we could actually go. Don’t have high expectations.

10

Lauren

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay with family members open open and spacious. Lovely fairy garden reserve at the end of the street with a playground and lovel walking track. Short walk to the shops and Hot pools. Will definlty stay again😊

6

Kathleen

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No ventilation in bathroom/toilet area. Everything supplied but property very tired, needs upgrading. Handy to town.

10

Suzanne

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Short walk to pools and very well priced

8

russell

16 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect a last minute booking and well priced for the family of 5 , good sized rooms and close to all shops and activities

6

Lesley

10 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to local amenities.

6

Sarah

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy to Hanmer

10

justin

27 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

8

HUMBERTO

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

VERY QUIET.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $74	2 $69	3 $69	4 $80	5 $79	6 $76	7 $79
8 $83	9 $79	10 $80	11 $81	12 $89	13	14 $160
15 $79	16 $85	17 $79	18 $81	19 $70	20 $70	21 $80
22 $80	23 $85	24 $80	25 $80	26 $70	27 $80	28 $80
29 $80	30 $70

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