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The 10 Best Motels in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

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The St James Premium Accommodation is a 5 minutes’ walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, restaurants and shops. Most accommodation overlooks Chisholm Park with views towards the mountains.

All accommodation has double-glazed windows, balconies or patios, under floor heating, heated towel rail, heat-pump, air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Executive units and 1-bedroom suites have a spa bath. The Mt Isobel and St James suites have a gas fireplace.

Location, modern furnishings.

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9.2
Superb
755 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Set on an acre of landscaped gardens next to Hanmer Golf Course, Alpine Springs Motel offers accommodation with a private patio and a kitchen. Guests enjoy a welcome basket of drinking chocolate, biscuits, cereal, coffee and tea.

Lovely hosts. Beautiful rooms, gorgeous big bath, cooking facilities, comfy beds, laundry facilities. Great location with awesome views and walking distance to town centre.

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9
Superb
442 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

Enjoying beautiful mountain views, Scenic Views Motel provides spacious self-catered units with a patio and full kitchen facilities. Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

Scenic Views Motel is 1.5 km from Hanmer Springs Golf Course.Towels can be hired for guests going to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, about 400 metres away.

Clean, quiet, comfortable -- all you could want for a night's rest. The host was exceedingly warm and friendly. Resonably priced. We truly enjoyed our stay here.

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9.1
Superb
983 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Settlers is a 5-star boutique motel offering comfort and privacy, in the village of Hanmer Springs. The motel is centrally located, just a short walk from the village’s popular thermal pools, shops, and restaurants.

Spacious room, nice location. Free towel provided for the thermal pools.

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9.3
Superb
743 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Perfectly positioned to explore Hanmer Springs’ forest walks and mountain bike trails, Forest Peak Motel offers chalets and apartments. All accommodation features heating and a flat-screen TV.

Forest Peak Motor Inn is a 10-minute walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools. It is within a 5-minute drive of both Woodland Walk Recreation Reserve and Hanmer Springs Golf Course. Christchurch is a 90-minute drive away.

The room (chalet) was excellent, clean and larger than average. Fully supplied with all utensils and cooking gear. Private, comfortable own area and a garden area with table and chairs as well. Great location. About ten minute walk to town or a two minute drive.

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8.5
Very good
1,666 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

The Chalets Motel offers charming self-contained cottages with scenic mountain views. Featuring a DVD library, it is just 600 metres from hot pools and Hanmer Springs’ village centre.

For leisure, mountain biking and rafting trips can be arranged at the tour desk. Other facilities include a garden, barbecue areas and a children’s playground.

Lovely chalet with semi private gardens. Had a lovely feel about the place.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,137 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

Surrounded by beautiful gardens, Harrogate Gardens Motel offers free WiFi. It features rooms with a private patio offering lovely garden views. The popular Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve is just a 3-minute walk away.

Location was superb. Clean, tidy room. Cosy. Quiet. Nice outdoor sitting.

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8.8
Fabulous
221 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Just 2 minutes’ walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Glenalvon Lodge Motel offers studios with free Wi-Fi.

Motel Glenalvon Lodge is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course, and 5 minutes’ drive from Waiau River. Christchurch International Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.

Very friendly manager, very big rooms abd just 4 or 5 minutes walk to the springs!

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8.8
Fabulous
732 reviews
Price from
£76
per night

Located in the centre of Hanmer Springs, this motel offers modern self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is just a 4-minute walk away.

Each studio and apartment at Aspen Lodge Motel has a balcony or patio with outdoor seating, and an LCD TV with a DVD player.

Room size, location to town, very friendly welcoming owners

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8.5
Very good
463 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Tussock Peak Motor Lodge offers modern studio's and units, with complimentary WiFi and Netflix, just 2 minutes’ walk from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, the village of Hanmer, walking trails in the forest and mountain bike trails.

This was the cleanest and most well thought out property I have ever stayed in. They went over the top with providing extra amenities we did not expect and the location was within walking distance of just about everything we wanted to do. Everything was excellent, from the friendliness of the woman at the front desk, to the complimentary towels for the hot pools. I can’t rave about this place enough. We can’t wait to come back. 😁

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8.7
Fabulous
515 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

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  • Hanmer Springs Retreat
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,138 reviews

    Hanmer Springs Retreat is located just 800 metres from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Hanmer Springs villa shops and a 3-minute drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course.

    Plenty of room, comfortable & close to a restaurant

  • Alpine Springs Motel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 442 reviews

    Set on an acre of landscaped gardens next to Hanmer Golf Course, Alpine Springs Motel offers accommodation with a private patio and a kitchen.

    Quite, fabulous room. Kids loved it. Yum breakfast

  • Harrogate Gardens Motel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 221 reviews

    Surrounded by beautiful gardens, Harrogate Gardens Motel offers free WiFi. It features rooms with a private patio offering lovely garden views.

    Location was great. Breakfast was not part of the deal

  • Alpine Garden Motel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 969 reviews

    Just 400 metres from the award-winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Alpine Garden Motel offers a terrace with stunning mountain views.

    Staff, location, set up, just everything was spot on.

  • ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel Hanmer Springs
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 332 reviews

    Hanmer Inn offers self-contained accommodation only 2 minutes' walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. It features a guest laundry, barbecue facilities and a courtyard with beautiful mountain views.

    Best location in town. Easy to walk anywhere in town

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  • Settlers Boutique Motel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 743 reviews

    Settlers is a 5-star boutique motel offering comfort and privacy, in the village of Hanmer Springs.

    Everything. Particularly lovely hoteliers Sue and Brett

  • Forest Peak Motel
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,670 reviews

    Perfectly positioned to explore Hanmer Springs’ forest walks and mountain bike trails, Forest Peak Motel offers chalets and apartments. All accommodation features heating and a flat-screen TV.

    Lovely thoughtful staff. Peaceful location. Comfy bed.

  • The Chalets Motel
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,139 reviews

    The Chalets Motel offers charming self-contained cottages with scenic mountain views. Featuring a DVD library, it is just 600 metres from hot pools and Hanmer Springs’ village centre.

    Lovely individual chalets set in picturesque location.

  • Glenalvon Lodge Motel
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 732 reviews

    Just 2 minutes’ walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Glenalvon Lodge Motel offers studios with free Wi-Fi.

    Dale is an amazing guy, very friendly and very helpful

  • Tussock Peak Motor Lodge
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 516 reviews

    Tussock Peak Motor Lodge offers modern studio's and units, with complimentary WiFi and Netflix, just 2 minutes’ walk from the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, the village of Hanmer, walking...

    Location - so close to everything and nice and quiet

  • Spa Lodge Motel
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 829 reviews

    Spa Lodge Motel is an older style motel with a large garden and spacious units just 300 m from the Hanmer Springs Hot Pools.

    The motel is only 300 metres from the Hot Springs.

  • Bella Vista Hanmer Springs
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 397 reviews

    Bella Vista Hanmer Springs is located on the right as you enter Hanmer Springs Village. It offers modern studios and family units with access to an on-site tennis court.

    Great rooms and facilities and great helpful staff

  • Hanmer Garden Suites
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 55 reviews

    Hanmer Garden Suites features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and tennis court in Hanmer Springs. The motel has family rooms.

    Location was excellent, surrounded by the beautiful gardens

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  • The St James Premium Accommodation
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 755 reviews

    The St James Premium Accommodation is a 5 minutes’ walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, restaurants and shops. Most accommodation overlooks Chisholm Park with views towards the mountains.

    Felt very welcomed and everything was just beautiful

  • Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 985 reviews

    Enjoying beautiful mountain views, Scenic Views Motel provides spacious self-catered units with a patio and full kitchen facilities. Guests can enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

    Location was great, friendly service and handy laundry

  • Aspen Lodge Motel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 463 reviews

    Located in the centre of Hanmer Springs, this motel offers modern self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is just a 4-minute walk away.

    plenty of room and liked the use of the pool towels

  • Alpine Lodge Motel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,069 reviews

    Located opposite the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools Complex, Alpine Lodge features a beautiful garden where guests can relax. Wi-Fi internet access and free parking are available.

    So handy to everything. Great parking. Cosy and clean

  • Larchwood Motel
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 581 reviews

    Located next to Hanmer Springs forest walks. All heated rooms offer unlimited free Wi-Fi, a satellite flat-screen TV and a DVD player.

    Beds were very comfortable. Unit was a good size.

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  • Avg. price/night: £98.33
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 985 reviews
    The motel was clean and very close to the centre of town
    Denise
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £65.38
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,138 reviews
    The view and I was on my own so I liked been laced in the middle of the Motel.
    Gaylene
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £85.06
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,438 reviews
    Lovely setting in formal gardens. Locality. Nice building. Clean and comfortable. Restaurant on site. Free parking.
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £98.33
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 985 reviews
    Well appointed Motel providing good service and value for money
    Robert
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £60.52
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,670 reviews
    walking distance to pools and main areas of town. older type of motel but well appointed had everything we required. been traveling for 2 weeks and this the most comfortable by far great nights sleep.
    Fraser
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £79.23
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 969 reviews
    We liked the two seperate rooms very much. Had stayed n Motels over the past 10 days. The first where a bed didn’t dominate the area.
    Richard
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £42.89
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,392 reviews
    very clean, comfortable and efficiently run motel / backpacker. 2 sitting chairs in the room rather than only one clean and spacious bathroom functional and spacious kitchen and communal seating area. multiple lounge areas
    gary
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £98.33
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 985 reviews
    Great location lovely motels
    Judy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £79.23
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 969 reviews
    Very pleasant hosts and motel very comfortable
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £98.33
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 985 reviews
    Superb all round. Terrific friendly staff. And ... a rarity amongst NZ motels ... good coffee along with proper milk - so simple, yet so rare. Room was warmed in anticipation of our late arrival back from the pools.
    Shane
    Family with young children