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Cardrona Hotel

3.0 star property

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A rustic garden with a stone building, wooden benches, and a gravel path.
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A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large window with a view, and a mounted deer head on the wall.
A garden with a stone bench, a building with red windows, and a mountain in the background.
Travel cot, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Crown Range Road, RD1, Cardrona, 9382
  • Place, Cardrona Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cardrona Alpine Resort
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Snow Farm New Zealand
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room (Twin Single Room) | Travel cot, bed sheets

Standard Room (Twin Single Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Queen Room)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a door leading to a balcony.

Standard Room (Queen Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Queen Room | Travel cot, bed sheets

Twin Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room

A room with two beds, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Pub Petite Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with a view of greenery, and a wooden chair.

Pub Petite Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Travel cot, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cardrona Villa 37

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Cardrona Villa 37

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Cardrona Villa 41

A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps. There is a door leading to a bathroom.

Cardrona Villa 41

  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a window with a view, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Cardrona Hotel

Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden and a banquet hall.
Cardrona Hotel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cardrona Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Crown Range. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus a bar and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Cardrona Hotel
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Cardrona Distillery and 15 minutes from Crown Range Summit
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Cardrona Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cardrona hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Cardrona Hotel – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 5 to 32 for adults and NZD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cardrona Hotel

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately NZD 5 to 32 for adults and NZD 5 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 10 days before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cardrona Hotel
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf And Spa
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf Hotel Cardrona
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel Country
Macdonald Cardrona Resort Country
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa Scotland
Cardrona Hotel Hotel
Cardrona Hotel Cardrona
Cardrona Hotel Hotel Cardrona

Cardrona Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 811 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible family holiday stay - delicious food, wonderful staff, comfortable room!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely atmosphere, beautiful flowers, amazing little playground, wonderful food! The rooms are rustic and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic food and atmosphere. Wonderful, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food and service was a highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic old hotel excellent rooms meals superb and staff great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome atmosphere, clean room, hot pool was a good surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with a really nice restaurant and the staff were terrific Lovely old style rooms with huge beautifully presented ensuite. Lots of outdoor areas to relax Easy parking Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and unique hotel. Lovely room decor and excellent food. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel we’ve stayed at! Quaint and cute and wonderful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very pleasant, room was very clean with a comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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Room was spotless,staff were amazing .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, awesome food and atmosphere at the bar, excellent service from all staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bed. We only stayed one night, but would be happy to stay longer sometime in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the style and the hi
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! Staff are very friendly, building and rooms were very clean. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Anne-Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and comfortable bed, down side was only one chair in a 2 person bedroom. Very expensive menu but they deliver on the tasty food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressive mountain views and amazing facilities. Thanks team!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful grounds and room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tu Chien Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had damaged our car exterior a bit and the staff was very helpful and even gave us some duct tape to patch things up temporarily. Lovely place and lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Rijo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic heritage hotel with so much character. Loved my stay here. So many dining areas to enjoy in one place. Clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quaint/historical and full of character. Food was good (especially the Caesar salad!) Room and bathroom were nice. Beds and pillows were ok not great. Definitely recommend as an unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and Alex who took care of us was so friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025