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Village Lake Apartments

5.0 star property

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Three Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 65-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix
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Three Bedroom Apartment | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is $212
$184 nightly
$212 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

Explore the area

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1 Rutherford Crescent, Hanmer Springs, 7334
  • Place, Chisholm Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanmer Heritage Forest
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Lake view
  • 1248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment

  • Lake view
  • 1033 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hanmer Springs

With a stay at Village Lake Apartments in Hanmer Springs, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Chisholm Park and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. .This luxury aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Conical Hill Walkway and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hanmer Heritage Forest.

What's nearby

  • Chisholm Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Conical Hill Walkway - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Conical Hill - 7 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Tapas - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hanmer Bakery & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Village Lake Apartments

Village Lake Apartments offers 13 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Hanmer Springs aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 65-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 65-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This aparthotel also features tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot springs nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib: NZD 25 per stay
  • Fireplace gate
  • High chair

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 30 per stay

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 65-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 13 units
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
  • High chair fee: NZD 15 per stay

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Village Lake Apartments Apartment Hanmer Springs
Village Lake Apartments Hanmer Springs
Village Lake Apartments Aparthotel
Village Lake Apartments Hanmer Springs
Village Lake Apartments Aparthotel Hanmer Springs

Village Lake Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 183 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully appointed room, super clean, and obliging staff. We had a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

amarjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
So close to the town and very nice and clean. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Couldn't fault a thing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet peaceful rooms. Lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spotless room, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

G P

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Well equipped, nicely decorated, spotlessly clean and suitably equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely place

Amazing stay , beautiful place , nice and quiet .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice staff, Excellent property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully maintained property! A pleasure to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was great and the heating just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent accommodation, walking distance to restaurants and shops. Very friendly staff. Superior apartment. Absolutely would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was perfect with a short stroll to the village. I really couldn’t fault the place amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment had comfortable beds and was luxurious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning property, easy walking distance to shops
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Located close to town, tidy, well equiped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing modern apartment, very well appointed. Comfortable, close to town with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice stay

Really nice rooms and spaced apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The 3 bedroom apartment was amazing. Kids loved it. Will definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property, very clean, well appointed, close to everything. Great sized apartment!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Nice staff, great facilities and Hamner Springs is a very special place. Every member of our very fussy, PITA family enjoyed themselves. Amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Immaculate well appointed accommodation, we stayed in the Rutherford suite, loved the pond outside our doors. 5 min walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A well appointed very comfortable property with a very approachable manager
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Keng Leng

Liked: Amenities
Rooms, cooking utensils and cutlery are well maintained. Staff is helpful a d friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The management of this facility was perfect. It was so clean, they were so welcoming and responsive. The availability of pool towels was much appreciated. The beds were comfortable and the TV was huge. Couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025