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Braemar Lodge And Spa

4.5 star property

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Private spa tub
Deluxe Spa Suite | Living room
Breakfast, dinner served; Modern European cuisine, garden views
Deluxe Spa Suite | Living room
Superior Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service

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283 Medway Road, Hanmer Springs, 7360
  • Place, Hanmer Springs Bridge Lookout
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Hanmer Heritage Forest
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Spa Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Accessible Spa Suite

Accessible Spa Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Spa Suite

Superior Spa Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Hanmer Springs

Located in Hanmer Springs, Braemar Lodge And Spa is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Hanmer Springs Bridge Lookout and Waiau Ferry Bridge. .This family-friendly hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Marble Point Winery and 6 mi (9.7 km) from A Maze N Golf.

What's nearby

  • Hanmer Springs Bridge Lookout - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Chisholm Park - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Conical Hill - 20 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Power House Cafe Hanmer - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Boulder Burgers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Braemar Lodge And Spa

Family ski hotel with full-service spa
Braemar Lodge And Spa offers 24 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Solitude Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open select days. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Skiers will be in heaven, but there are recreational options available for non-skiers as well, including a sauna and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 10 km.
Enjoy Modern European cuisine at Altitude Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Hanmer Springs? This hotel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Altitude Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Altitude Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (1,076 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 60 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 200 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: NZD 60 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Braemar Lodge And Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 684 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 684 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 684 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 684 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 684 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great large rooms, spa great and private. Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice big warm room,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Jr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and bed is so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roger and Tracy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wondering lodge, peaceful, beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here. Feels like a glamorous retreat every time we visit. Super spacious room and bathroom, beautiful gardens and delicious breakfast. Staff is always friendly and welcoming too. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karisa rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not what I was expecting. Not value for money Broken tap in bathroom and leaking shower door Have to use all towels to soak up water on floor Room service not done till 5 pm the next day So had dirty towels and food trays in room all night and the following day This place was talked up by friends But after being there. Have heard they have new owners
View from room
Room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danella

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay, child friendly and fantastic breakfast. Fancy but comfortable. We will be back again (probably every time we come to Hanmer!)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Braemar Lodge. Our room was huge and the bathroom was also very roomy and had a spa bath and double shower. Our private spa pool outside our room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love the fact that the rooms and bathrooms are sooooo spacious! Very luxurious feel and it’s always a special treat to stay at here. The rooms are so well set up and you can’t hear any outside noise or loud neighbour. Clean, elegant and welcoming. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay, very quiet and an easy drive to Hanmer springs. We loved the spa and just how spacious the rooms were. Will definitely stay here again. Also loved the buffet breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rubal

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pankil

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! The staff was incredibly helpful, professional, and made sure everything went smoothly. Excellent service—truly appreciated, very good experience with property and specially staff. Special thanks to tharindu mate , u r legend and assert for lodge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, cleanliness was very poor unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tajinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Katie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Glad we didn’t pay full-price. Whilst a lovely location, unfortunately it is looking old, tired and in need for a refurbishment. Spa baths were tired, showers need upgrading. Lovely we could take our dog and they supplied a bed and water bowl.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, loved the spa everyday, staff lovely too
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great getaway resort. Quiet and very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and views. Spacious bedrooms and spa bath was lovely. Breakfast was ok, but the bacon, eggs and hash browns were only luke warm. Dinner was nice but very expensive for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Spa was good, great views and continental breakfast also very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025