Cardrona Hotel
2312 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka 9382 New Zealand
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Located on the Crown Range Road between Wanaka and Queenstown, the Cardrona Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the stunning Central Otago region. Twenty minutes from Wanaka, 40 minutes from Queenstown and 30 minutes from Arrowtown, the hotel is close to many major tourist attractions in the region. It's also close to four major ski areas, including Cardrona Alpine Resort. All ensuite rooms are all equipped with Sky TV, WiFi and tea and coffee making facilities. Make use of the cosy guest lounge, beautiful cottage gardens, laundry facilities and hot tub. Rooms are a mix of queen beds, twin queen beds, twin singles and family rooms with one queen bed and two singles.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot bath
Bar / lounge
Hiking
Horseback riding
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Gift shop
Electric vehicle charging station
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Kids' meals
Skiing
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Self-serve laundry
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Quirky Hotels
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, French
Location
2312 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka 9382 New Zealand
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Cozy stay in winter. The hotel is a blast from the past with beautiful vintage furniture and bathroom. Dinner and breakfast are incredible, we were there for a ski trip but worth the stay just for the food.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Responded 2 Jul 2023
Hi Quippo, Appreciate the review. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again soon! Regards CH
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An iconic hotel that fully lived up to my expectations. Character everywhere - right from the entry, to the lounge to the bar, the restaurant and the very comfortable rooms too - and very friendly, helpful service and excellent food. Parking is right beside the hotel and there is a lovely garden off the bar area.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Responded 16 May 2023
Hi Trail, Thank you for choosing to stay at the Cardrona Hotel. We are glad you enjoyed yourself and appreciate the great review. Hopefully see you again one day. Regards CH
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We stayed for one night as part of our week travelling central Otago. Our room was comfortable and quiet, with its own ensuite. It was located farthest from the main hotel, which would've been a bonus if the place was busy (which it wasn't). We dined in for dinner and breakfast. The staff were friendly and the food was a good standard. It must be a challenge getting good staff in such a remote location. Great ciabatta for breakfast! The fire was on night and morning and the whole place was warm, which was appreciated, as it was certainly cold outside. I enjoyed the mulled wine before dinner - it was actually on tap! Some might say it was too sweet, but I thought it was perfect.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Cardrona Hotel, Owner at Cardrona Hotel
Responded 16 May 2023
Hi StheG, Thank you for the review. Yes, the mulled wine is pretty good it took a few years of trial and error to get it just right! The place does go a little quiet this time of year whilst we wait for the snow to arrive then it gets pretty crazy. Come again over Winter! Regards CH
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Such an Awesome vibe at this location with an amazing history too. Loved everything about this spot, warm, cosy and inviting from the inside to the outside area. Dinner was also superb. Highly recommend a stop over here.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Responded 16 May 2023
Hi Tick, Appreciate the review. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards CH
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We decided to go off the busy tourist route to overnight at this great country pub. Our cosy well-furnished room had a lovely outlook over the beautiful gardens. The room was warm, quiet and comfortable. Staff were very good. We enjoyed an excellent meal in the dining room for dinner with excellent service.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Cardrona Hotel, Owner at Cardrona Hotel
Responded 16 May 2023
Hi G, We appreciate you choosing to stay with us. Thanks for the review. CH
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We really enjoyed the stay at this charming historic hotel and appreciated the unique atmosphere and the very obliging staff! Cozy bedding, comfortable features, delicious food! Can really recommend it...
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Responded 28 Apr 2023
Hi Vohl, Thank you for leaving a review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Regards CH
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Have been here twice in a month. Love the place. Ambience, staff, food all fantastic. Would highly recommend as a destination stay. In the centre of Central Otago’s tourist highlights situated midway between Wanaka and Queenstown.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Cardrona Hotel, Owner at Cardrona Hotel
Responded 28 Apr 2023
Hi Julia, Thanks for the review and choosing to stay with us a second time. We hope to see you again one day! Regards CH
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This is a lovely place to stay, very interesting historical hotel. Lots of character, really great staff and spectacular scenery. The rooms are well appointed and the beds are very comfortable. Lots of charm inside, so nice to sit in front of the open fire on comfy sofas and drink mulled wine. We enjoyed the great beer garden and outdoor fireplace.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Cardrona Hotel, Owner at Cardrona Hotel
Responded 28 Apr 2023
We appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. CH
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We were last at Cardrona on Easter Mondy as as we have come to expect, the staff were cheerful, attentive and extremely helpful. We enjoy the environment, the spacious feel of the grounds and the quirky, retro feel of the rooms and guest areas. We just keep on going back. Reo & Robert
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Cardrona Hotel, Owner at Cardrona Hotel
Responded 17 Apr 2023
Hi Robert, Many thanks for the review. We look forward to seeing you again. CH
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We all found Cardrona the best night we had in our 6 day stay in and around Queenstown. Nothing was a problem, great warm rooms, super clean, 5 star meals and staff were great! Atmosphere was also amazing, open fires inside and out. We spent our previous night at Gibbston Lodge which is meant to be a 5 star and charged like a 5 star too, however they fell far short on what the Cardrona Hotel have to offer, especially the meals. Would absolutely go back to Cardrona, great value, great staff, great times.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Cardrona Hotel, Owner at Cardrona Hotel
Responded 17 Apr 2023
Hi Pioneer, Appreciate the great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. CH
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PRICE RANGE
US$76 - US$117 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
cardrona hotel south island
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandOtago RegionWanaka
NUMBER OF ROOMS
17
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