Cardrona Hotel features an iconic on-site restaurant and bar. You can enjoy the picturesque gardens while sipping a drink on the patio. This hotel features a hot tub, a ski drying room and shared lounge and laundry facilities.
All rooms offer tea and coffee making facilities and a private bathroom with hair dryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi access is available and the property offers free parking.
Cardrona Hotel is 25 minutes' drive from Cardrona Ski Field, and 20 minutes' drive from the shops, cafes and restaurants. Queenstown Airport is 40 minutes' drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“This was a great hotel! Clean, quaint, gorgeous gardens. Wish we could have stayed longer.”
Daniel
United States
“We really appreciated the history and staying in a place that has been an existence as long as it has.”
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Hamish
New Zealand
“Dinner was very good, loved the experience and the food was excellent.”
James
United Kingdom
“Large, comfortable rooms in a beautiful, historic hotel. There is a spa in the garden that is open for hotel guest use. The attached restaurant is amazing, with lovely log fires to sit around and a delicious menu. This was our second time staying...”
“Good comfy bed and beautiful room. Nice and clean. Well appointed for a one night stay. Shower had amazing pressure and the bird song from outside was great.”
Kathy
United States
“The gardens are beautiful. A fire in the fireplace is also beautiful at breakfast. Hearing the birds around the place is wonderful- the 4 tui hanging by the feeder is so great for a close up look.”
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Donna
United States
“This is a historic hotel away from the touristy hub-bub of Wanaka. It has some interesting history which is posted around the grounds. Bathrooms are clean and updated. The beer garden is really pleasant with a firepit in the center. The bar/beer...”
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Linda
United States
“Our dinner from the bar was superb! Best grilled chicken sandwich I’ve ever eaten! Most beautiful gardens anywhere we’ve stayed in New Zealand! Roses right outside our room!”
Cameron
United States
“The grounds and property were extraordinarily well maintained and lovely. Dinner was good. The room was comfortable. We slept well and enjoyed the stay.”
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Chris
United States
“This was a great hotel! Clean, quaint, gorgeous gardens. Wish we could have stayed longer.”
Daniel
United States
“We really appreciated the history and staying in a place that has been an existence as long as it has.”
H
Hamish
New Zealand
“Dinner was very good, loved the experience and the food was excellent.”
James
United Kingdom
“Large, comfortable rooms in a beautiful, historic hotel. There is a spa in the garden that is open for hotel guest use. The attached restaurant is amazing, with lovely log fires to sit around and a delicious menu. This was our second time staying...”
“Good comfy bed and beautiful room. Nice and clean. Well appointed for a one night stay. Shower had amazing pressure and the bird song from outside was great.”
Kathy
United States
“The gardens are beautiful. A fire in the fireplace is also beautiful at breakfast. Hearing the birds around the place is wonderful- the 4 tui hanging by the feeder is so great for a close up look.”
D
Donna
United States
“This is a historic hotel away from the touristy hub-bub of Wanaka. It has some interesting history which is posted around the grounds. Bathrooms are clean and updated. The beer garden is really pleasant with a firepit in the center. The bar/beer...”
L
Linda
United States
“Our dinner from the bar was superb! Best grilled chicken sandwich I’ve ever eaten! Most beautiful gardens anywhere we’ve stayed in New Zealand! Roses right outside our room!”
Cameron
United States
“The grounds and property were extraordinarily well maintained and lovely. Dinner was good. The room was comfortable. We slept well and enjoyed the stay.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Cardrona Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Cuisine
Australian • International
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Cardrona Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
< 1 year old
Crib upon request
Free
1 year old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 35 per person, per night
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Credit Card.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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