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    Cardrona Hotel

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    #13 of 53 B&Bs / Inns in Wanaka
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    Crown Range Road, RD1, Wanaka 9382, New Zealand
    011 63 4438153
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5
    411 reviews
    • Excellent64%
    • Very good25%
    • Average7%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible1%
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    011 63 4438153
    Crown Range Road, RD1, Wanaka 9382, New Zealand See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Restaurant
    Family Rooms
    Bar/Lounge
    3 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing Central Otago experience

    We loved it! My partner and I have both been here st the bar before, but staying at the hotel was truly amazing. After a great day up the mountain the service, accommodation, and overall vibes were on point and can't be faltered. Facilities were...More

    Thank Pip C
    Response from CardronaHotel, Owner at Cardrona HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

    Hi Pip, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad you and your partner had such a wonderful time during your stay. We look forward to seeing you both again in the future!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    A heritage hotel on the way to Wanaka

    It is interesting place to stay. An old building made up to modern facilities inside. You have to see to believe it. There is a bar and a restaurant and a bar attached to this facility. Food was just excellent. There is nothing much to...More

    Thank SojanIpe
    Response from CardronaHotel, Owner at Cardrona HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

    Hi Sojanlpe, We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. It pleases us to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your experience with us overall. As you mention unfortunately we don't offer room service or have a lift, being a historic country pub and hotel...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Perfect stay

    We stayed at the Cardrona Hotel after a busy days skiing. On Arrival we were met be a very cheery staff member who showed us where everything was and took us to our room. We booked a Cozy room (I think that’s what they called...More

    Thank Scott P
    Response from CardronaHotel, Owner at Cardrona HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

    Hi Scott, We are pleased to hear you enjoyed one of our Cozy Queen Rooms. Thank you for sharing with us your experience and taking the time to leave a review. We will take your comments on board regarding the shower. Hopefully see you again...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    WORST STAFF AND WITH NO SOUL BOSSES

    WORST STAFF AND BOSSES - Yesterday night at 6pm my campervan stucked into the mud in the carpark in front of the resort. After trying to pull it out for one hour, when the dark cold arrived, we decided to go into the resort for...More

    Thank Valeria B
    Response from CardronaHotel, Owner at Cardrona HotelResponded 4 weeks ago

    Hi Valeria, I am truly sorry about how this situation unfolded and you have left feeling this way, please understand in no means was this anyone's intention. What has happened is a result of miscommunication and language barriers. I can assure you the bar manager...More

    Reviewed 9 July 2018 via mobile
    Beautiful Cardrona hotel

    We stayed for one night, there were lots of pillows and heaters to keep the room warm. The food was the best but the desert was too good to be true. The children went to sleep around nine thirty. Was a bit noisy for early...More

    Thank JJMONKEYSydney
    Response from CardronaHotel, Owner at Cardrona HotelResponded 5 weeks ago

    Hi JJMONKEYSydney, We love reading the stories of our guests and are pleased to see how happy you were with your meals. While we try our best to monitor noise after 9 pm, unfortunately being a hotel and pub it means the premises can sometimes...More

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    Free Parking
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Breakfast included
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    Free Parking
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    Breakfast included
    Self-Serve Laundry
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    US$96 - US$132 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Historic Hotel Hotel in Wanaka
    #15 Charming Hotel in Wanaka
    #4 Family Hotel in Wanaka
    #2 Mid-range Hotel in Wanaka
    #2 Quaint Hotel in Wanaka
    #8 Romantic Hotel in Wanaka
    Room types
    Family Rooms, Non-Smoking Rooms
    Details
    Price range
    US$96 - US$132 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Hotel class
    Hotel Style
    #1 Historic Hotel Hotel in Wanaka
    #15 Charming Hotel in Wanaka
    #4 Family Hotel in Wanaka
    #2 Mid-range Hotel in Wanaka
    #2 Quaint Hotel in Wanaka
    #8 Romantic Hotel in Wanaka
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    JennaExe
    29 October 2017|
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    Response from Melton2013 | Reviewed this property |
    Hi there, They serve Restaurant meals all day. Thanks
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    mkgb
    4 June 2016|
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    Response from CardronaHotel | Property representative |
    Good morning. There are shuttles available but they must be booked beforehand as they do not stop here as a matter of course. The best people to contact are either Alpine Shuttles or Yello out of Wanaka.
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    Thomas R
    20 November 2015|
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    Response from CardronaHotel | Property representative |
    Hi there, Firstly, my apologies for the late reply. We have 16 rooms, some of which are upstairs but others that are at ground level. Our showers are all walk in (except one) and some of our rooms open on to the garden with... More
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    "Rooms on the ground floor we have gardens on both sides. Remember no Lifts. No help."
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    "We had lunch there..it was really good"
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    "Choose the room with the verandah overlooking the garden"
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    "Garden room for the lovely garden views"
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