Cardrona

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Chris

Had a wonderful stay at Cadrona Hotel. Awesome atmosphere and gardens. Staff were very helpful and the food excellant. Especially the blue cod. Highly recommend any one to stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Peter

The Cardrona is a rustic gem, hidden behind the iconic front are a bar, restaurant, garden and multiple rooms. Our one "Roaring Meg" was made from what must have been two older very old rooms but done very well. Clean bathroom with good shower etc a bedroom with comfortable bed and a radiator that works! Temperature in late April was down to 1deg so the heating was needed. A well appointed bar with an open fire and then we had dinner. Menu was varied and had snacks to full mains. The soup of the day was tasty and was nearly the size of a swimming pool. Try the Lamb Rump - cooked just right and tender. We enjoyed traveling back in time but with all the modern addons it was a highlight of our trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Steven

Space was clean and it was a really cool area with a old school feel to it! The hot tub was amazing! Even with it being 0°c outside. There was no microwave or mini fridge in the room, so just double check the amenities list before booking your room.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Harete

a great place to stay with a wonderful ambience, sense of history and great pub and outdoors area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Sue

Comfortable clean rooms. Must mention Nicola, housekeeping staff, who went above and beyond our expectations.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Carol

Great place to stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Vanessa

Loved the style and the hi

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Brittany

Lovely atmosphere, beautiful flowers, amazing little playground, wonderful food! The rooms are rustic and comfortable

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Tu Chien Timothy

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.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Julianne

Incredible family holiday stay - delicious food, wonderful staff, comfortable room!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Heidi

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

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2026

Yifei

Ok

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Clem

Impressive mountain views and amazing facilities. Thanks team!

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Sian

Food and service was a highlight!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Jennifer

The best hotel we’ve stayed at! Quaint and cute and wonderful!!!

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Anne-Lise

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.

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Vikki

Fantastic food and atmosphere. Wonderful, helpful staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Jane

A beautiful and unique hotel. Lovely room decor and excellent food. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Anne

Clean, spacious room. Excellent customer service. Bar food was very good. Only 1 washing machine and 1 dryer for guest use so had to wait to use.
We paid for breakfast which was excellent. Highly recommend

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Avi

Incredible hotel, beautiful rooms (especially for the price) and a great old mining town vibe inside. All the staff were incredibly friendly and the food at the bar was excellent and well priced, I didn't have a chance to eat at the restaurant but it looked good as well. Only issue is that the wifi is very slow but that's fairly expected for the location so not a big deal.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Blake

Awesome atmosphere, clean room, hot pool was a good surprise!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

David

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Pieter

Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bed. We only stayed one night, but would be happy to stay longer sometime in the future.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

Kevin

Yes room clean laundry great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

gary

Fantastic old hotel excellent rooms meals superb and staff great.

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Mar 2026

Chris

The hotel is great, but the WiFi didn’t work. A basic requirement these days.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Ian

Clean room, awesome food and atmosphere at the bar, excellent service from all staff.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Nigel

Room was spotless,staff were amazing .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Katherine

Nice, clean, updated rooms. Good restaurant on site. Nice staff. Good location, close to Wanaka and within an hour drive to Queenstown.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Stephen

Took me a while to figure out the fireplace remote needed new batteries but after that we thoroughly enjoyed this fully equipped Villa. Perfect, clean and full of all needed amenities. CabOh maybe cable channels

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Shaun

Staying at the hotel is an experience in country living at its finest. The reception was warm and the room spotless. The menu for the evening meal and breakfast made for delightful meals. A very enjoyable night's stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Kenneth

We checked in and had lunch which included lamb burgers and beers. Then we spent some time in the hot tub. The grounds are nice and the place does look like a piece of history.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2026

Robert

Staff very pleasant, room was very clean with a comfortable bed

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

John

Rooms were a good size. Laundry facilities were available. A small refrigerator in the room would be helpful, as we had some perishables in a cool bag. It was very busy as it was valentine's day, however our request for a table for an evening meal was not a problem.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

cathy

Cardona hotel is a gem!! The place has so much character and is so thoughtfully designed/ preserved. Our dinner was excellent, the room was immaculate and the entire place is full of charm and history. We absolutely loved our night there and recommend everyone has at least a one night stay at this iconic hotel!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Duane

Rustic heritage hotel with so much character. Loved my stay here. So many dining areas to enjoy in one place. Clean and comfortable beds.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Charity

The room was spotless and beautiful. The property is absolutely charming. Everything is clean and beautiful and the staff could not be friendlier or more helpful. We wished we had stayed longer, it was a great place to relax.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Philip

Our stay was superb from start to finish. It’s such an iconic and magical place and we chose to stay for that reason. However the quality of our stay and the service we received exceeded our expectations. The building, gardens, bar and restaurant are superb. Breakfast and dinner were both of a very high standard and the staff are great too. Our room (15) with its own balcony overlooking the gardens was superb.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

David

Great place to stay!! Staff are very friendly, building and rooms were very clean. Great atmosphere.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Lorie

Grounds are beautiful. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Marie

Our family really enjoyed staying at the Cardrona. Super comfy beds, steps away from the lovely garden bar and a soak in the hot tub was a lovely way to end the evening. A small fridge in rooms would be a good addition to make.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2026

Rijo

Good room, great staff

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2026

Graeme

yes

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Jordan

Great spa

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Arthur

This place was AMAZING! The villas are great! Modern and clean, well equipped and comfortable! Great service, very laid back and relaxed while feeling upscale at the same time without any stuffiness whatsoever! I would definitely recommend staying here and would come back in a heartbeat! Love the history as well.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Kurt

Great stay at a quaint, unique historical hotel. Great food and drink, wonderful fireplaces, indoors and outdoors. Wonderful experience all the way around.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Amber

Friendly staff, beautiful grounds and room. Would stay again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

Lonita

The staff members I interacted with were friendly and efficient.

I had difficulty finding the hotel reception area and no one was there when I finally found it, though someone arrived quickly. It seems the restaurant and hotel were staffed by the same people and the restaurant held priority at that time of the day.

The room was clean and had everything I needed. I appreciated the water heater and supplies for a morning cup of tea.

The water in the shower was lukewarm and never got hot.

My room was cold when I arrived. I was able to turn on the heater and it warmed up by the time I was ready for bed.

The outside area is beautiful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Cindy

Very beautiful yard. Staffs are nice. Foods are delicious.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Sara

Staff were great

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Nigel

Cardrona was the loveliest hotel experience in 4 months of travelling Australia &New Zealand. Grounds were beautiful, room was clean and comfortable, food was excellent and staff were absolutey wonderful in how hospitable, helpful and friendly they were. You cannot go wrong if your are able to treat yourself to a stay at this wonderful hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Arun

An amazing place to stay! Beautiful surroundings, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. The Cardrona Hotel made our New year trip memorable!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Zhaodi

We stopped by this hotel on the way to Christchurch from Queenstown airport. About half an hour drive. I almost suspected that there was a hotel in the area where I did not see any houses. Then this hotel showed up. What a pleasant surprise to find thus fine hotel with beautiful garden which I think was comparable to the Botanic garden we went to the day after. The roses were gorgeous. We took quite some pictures in the garden the second day. Definitely a must see on the way to the east of Christchurch!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Scott

Great atmosphere being next to the courtyard pub and beer garden. Nice deck outside our room which we sat and had drinks of. Bonus was the use of the spa pool. We visited in peak season, but it didn’t feel too overcrowded or busy - just a nice overall feel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Nina

Everything was excellent, absolutely beautiful

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

Courtney

The garden setting is amazing, and bed was really comfortable, thank you 💜

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

Laura

This hotel is the BEST! Me and my partner have been travelling for a little while and this is the most charming, cosy, and characteristic hotel we have stayed in. It was brilliant.

Firstly, the staff are all lovely. We were given recommendations for local hikes in the area (diamond lake and Rocky Mountain trail FYI - insane!!!) and the meal was 10/10, tender and tasty lamb rump and amazing croquettes. We stayed 2 nights and ate here both nights, really delicious.

The room was so cute and decorated so tastefully. It was comfortable, clean and had gorgeous views of the area. We even got a little balcony area which was a bonus and just lovely to sit on. Laundry and amenities were spot on too.

I absolutely raided the gift shop, I wanted to buy everything. The art work around the historic hotel and restaurant was amazing.

It was such a special stay and unbelievable value for money. I will make sure I get to come back to visit this hotel again in the future!

It’s left a mark on me - honestly one of my favourite places in the entire world.
Thank you so so much.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Arlette-Mae

Did not know we have free breakfast

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Dave

Love this place. Had one of the best lamb burgers ever. Will be back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Nicole

Beautiful garden, wonderful food and atmosphere, and the hot tub was a great end for the evening.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Timothy

Great room, great staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Mark

The room was unexpectedly phenomenal! Bed and bathroom were exquisite.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Elizabeth

Everything was great!! Lots of space to roam around.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Jessica

I can’t rave about the Cardrona Hotel enough - everything from the room to the service was 5-stars.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Stephanie

My favorite lil spot in all of NZ that I stayed at! Quiet and beautiful!! Lovely flowers and outdoor fireplace. Nice chill vibes!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Catherine

Amazing place. Lots of history. Food and service excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Jill

Fun historical accomodation and the outdoor fire is perfect on a cool afternoon

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Sophia

Very cute old fashion feel, lovely sitting area outside. Great food, walls in the rooms were a little thin. Beautiful views.

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2025

Melinda

The staff were lovely, the bed was comfy and the shower was awesome

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Deanne

Had the most relaxing low key stay with kids. A must-go for when you’d prefer to have quality time with the family rather than be distracted with all the bells and whistles of other accommodation options. Great restaurant and bar with food made from local ingredients. We will definitely come back 😊

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2025

Jing

The property is right next to the bar by the roadside, and the bar’s courtyard is just outside the room. Although the bar says it closes at 10 pm, they were still playing loud music after 10:30 pm, and customers were chatting in the courtyard. It wasn’t quiet or private enough, and the room was very small.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Sandra

This was a very beautiful place to stay. It is a small place on the edge of the highway but then behind it opens to a stunning courtyard(s) and just a serene experience. The historical Nate was very alive in our minds to as it feels like it might have many years ago just better! The room was clean, pretty and made more spacious as we got the coveted top end with a deck!! 100% recommend the Cardrona Hotel for everything you need and want!

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2025

Sarah

Sign at reception says to check in at the bar if no one’s available so I went to the bar where the bar maid was quite rude and dismissive.
We were too early to check in (which is strictly 3pm) so we went to the next town and arrived back at 8.30pm and had to go back to the bar to check in as fairly, no one at reception. Unfortunately we got the same lady at the bar who then asked a lady who was waiting tables to check us in and she said she didn’t have time. A lovely gentleman however met us back at reception and took us to our room.
There is no fridge and we were travelling with food so we had to throw out what we had and the only place to eat is the hotel itself for 23km. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful but we were not feeling welcome and decided to stay in our room.
On check out at 10am, no one at reception so I was dreading going back to the bar.
Thankfully it was not the same lady.
We also stayed one less night as our tour in Queenstown was cancelled due to rain and rescheduled for the next week which put us a day behind.
Management agreeing and allowing a refund for the last night was an arduous process blamed on Expedia however our other bookings had to be changed also and were simple, friendly and took minutes.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Lisa

A great atmosphere!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2025

Cathy

The staff were friendly, the room was clean, but there was no fridge in the room. You are staying in a little village, where the hotel is on the edge of the courtyard,, which is very busy, with all the guests for dining and the bar. It wasn't quiet at first, but quieted down.

They changed ownership in the middle of our stay and so couldn't use debit or credit cards after the first night which made it complicated.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2025

Zhiqiang

Quite a unique hotel of 161 years old. The rooms are small but okay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Matt

Beer on tap was good. Staff all friendly and helpful. The restaurant was very good!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Paul

This sort of accomadation appeals to us rustic in the country its clean tidy good food and good staff

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Douglas

Perfect stay. No notes. If you like history (or an underutilized hot tub) it’s a cherry on top. Recommend the dinner and breakfast service. Bravo!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Dara

lovely property. the TV was a classic 1980s TV as big as a small car 😀

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Philippa

Everything ... great clean & warm room. Fabulous staff. Delicious food & drinks! 10/10 😊

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Camille

We stayed in the Captain’s Room; it was warm, cosy, and absolutely spotless! Our dinner at the hotel restaurant was scrumptious, and the staff were friendly and attentive. We finished our perfect meal with a nightcap in the bar - very snug!

This hotel is an absolute gem: simple, cosy, and exactly what we needed for our weekend getaway!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Kate

Absolutely amazing stay! The staff were warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The room was spotless, beautifully presented, and incredibly comfortable. Every detail was thought of — from the quality amenities to the stunning gardens. The location was perfect. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience — we’ll definitely be back!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

elizabeth

Perfection xx

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Julienne

Was very impressed with the renovations, staff fantastic, catering to our ever needs. We don't do breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Robert

This is an absolute treasure…food and atmosphere are amazing. Quirky and worth a stay. Recommend

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Bjorn

Close to the ski fields, nice rooms, great shower and hot tub, good bar and friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Clare

Love the rooms, comfy beds. Great staff

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2025

Catherine-Ann

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Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Tania

Great time. Everything was perfect!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Kai

The history of the Cardrona hotel is one to see. Amazing hotel and staff. Dinner was amazing and also enjoyed drinks by the warm fire outside

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

murray

What an amazing hotel Absolutely loved every thing about it amazing lamb burger paired brilliantly with the Swifty comfortable warm and cosy definitely recommend

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2025

Lynette

We had an amazing stay and enjoyed great service and excellent food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

Tracey

Exceptional

Couldn’t fault my stay and dinner in the restaurant was exceptional, both the service and the food 10 out of 10. I eat out a
Lot and this was the best of both I have had in a very long time

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Renata

Great atmosphere.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

David Ivan

Just a brilliant place. A must if you are skiing the cardrona mountain, or if you’re expiring the area between Queenstown and Wānaka or if you just want awesome break with great service and great food and a haven for kids.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Another amazing stay at Cardrona Hotel! Always very memorable with the special location, great facilities, and outstanding food!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Lucy

Loved everything! Beautiful clean comfy rooms, great food, lovely staff. Outside hot tub. Felt like we had gone back in time. Highly recommend

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2025

David

The Cadrona hotel looks just as it appears in the website. It has a lot of character a fantastic food menu and drink variety. It had some of the best food that we had all had over a period of 3 to 4 days. The rooms whilst comfortable lacked a preparation Area for simple brew making or basic food storage and did not have a fridge or a basic new TV which are both very cheap expenses and outlay in today’s modern world. We do understand that the owners may wish to keep things in line with the history however we think that those little touches would have rounded out a four star stay to a five star stay.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2025

Kelly

Great spot. Food was top quality. Staff very excellent. Only thing that would be good was if the rooms had a fridge which would be such a simple fix. Kids weren't a fan of the tube tv either😂 but didn't matter to us. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Family