Cardrona Hotel

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.5

Property highlights

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About this property

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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Debbie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Is such an iconic place, we absolutely loved every corner of it.”
Karyn
Australia Australia
“Heritage of the place, the location and the gardens and fire places and the food was great!”
Tanya
Australia Australia
“Great location between Queenstown and Wanaka and of course the Cardrona pub.”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“History preserved with all modern amenities. Our room opened into a wonderful garden area. Atmospheric bar . Breakfast options were great. We also used the hot tub to relax . Well worth breaking your trip to or from Queenstown.”
Jude
Australia Australia
“Everything about the Cardrona Hotel was superb - a really wonderful experience”
Hayden
New Zealand New Zealand
“There was so much to like, superb location, the restaurant and bar are excellent, great parking even with a trailer”
Ignacio
Spain Spain
“Everything! The fantastic historical property, the beautiful rooms, the romantic atmosphere, the amazing food at the restaurant and great drinks at the bar, but mostly, the amazing team of people that run it and make you feel at home. So so...”
Jenelle
New Zealand New Zealand
“So wonderful to stay in a historic place with so much character and an amazing atmosphere. The staff were awesome and the food was fantastic. The beer garden is a real asset, including an outdoor fire.”
Samantha
Australia Australia
“Friendly staff, beautiful & comfortable room. Great food & atmosphere.”
Bry
New Zealand New Zealand
“I loved everything about our stay, the staff especially made the place! Such a cool piece of NZ history.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Cardrona Hotel Bar & Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Australian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Cardrona Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Cardrona Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
Free
1 years
Cot 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 cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.