Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Studio | View from room
Property entrance
Deluxe Spa Studio | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Family One Bedroom | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Laundry room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $98
$86 nightly
$98 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

Explore the area

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35 Hanmer Springs Rd, Hanmer Springs, Canterbury Region, 7334
  • Place, A Maze N Golf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Chisholm Park
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Studio Accessible

  • Mountain view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Spa Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family One Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin

  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Spa Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hanmer Springs

With a stay at Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge in Hanmer Springs, you'll be in the mountains, just a 2-minute walk from A Maze N Golf and 10 minutes by foot from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Chisholm Park and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Conical Hill Walkway.

What's nearby

  • A Maze N Golf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Chisholm Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Conical Hill - 11 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Tapas - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hanmer Bakery & Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations have kitchenettes with microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a vending machine and bike storage.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and clean place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room, good location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah-jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great visit to Hamner Springs…excellent room and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places we have stayed in New Zealand, the tavern next door has excellent meals.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second visit to Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge and we’ll definitely be back. The accomodation is super comfy and so well presented. The dining is delicious and the staff are so accomodating and friendly. This place does not disappoint and is a short walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was lovely and clean a great night's sleep when travelling it's what you want at the end of the day fresh for the next day
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mountain view impressive. Room was lovely with large balcony. Nice Spa bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was just great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, quiet. Good location, restaurant and bar on site (the food was very good). Very welcoming owners
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room and accessible which is always great, would prefer a later check out time especially having a accessible room you don’t have very long to gather everything to leave but other than that our stay was great and I’d say we will be back !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, plenty of electric points and a comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grwat welcome on arrival. Very friendly owners. Room was lovely and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rainey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, lovely extra large suit, good kitchenette and bathroom facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dorette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious clean room. Kind staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful management. Very clean and spacious unit. Close to town centre and forest walks. Great meal. All reasonably priced. Will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Off street unit,spotlessly clean,warm and inviting.Great restaurant on site,very friendly staff.Would stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and clean. Lovely staff and just a relaxing atmosphere. I enjoyed every minute there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no mountaiun view kitchen was fine very clean warm and staff very positive looked like a fun place to work
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet location.. couldn’t fault a thing. Nice beds, clean and very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. The room was clean modern and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super welcoming and helpful. The place was amazing and the room was lovely. Happy all round, will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juyong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent one night for the hot pools. Great location, very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025