Luxury hotels in Hanmer Springs

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Hanmer Springs. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Braemar Lodge And Spa Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

  

  Resort. Select Braemar Lodge & Spa is a luxurious lodge nestled in the foothills of the Southern Alps, close to the village of Hanmer Springs. All suites include an open-plan sleeping and living area with LCD TV, gas fire and super-king size beds. Guests can pamper themselves in the marble bathroom with double spa bath and double shower. All suites have a private balcony, many with a hot tub. Braemar Lodge has a fantastic restaurant with panoramic views of the Hanmer Basin and surrounding mountains. Guests can enjoy the à la carte menu and a selection of New Zealand wines. Dining on the outdoor terrace is also an option in the summer months. The lodge’s own Spa Braemar offers a range of massages and body treatments. Select Braemar Lodge & Spa is approximately a 10-minute drive from Hanmer Springs and 90 minutes from Christchurch. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 304 NZD.

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• 2 Settlers Motel Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

  

  Motel. Settlers is a 5-star boutique motel offering comfort and privacy, in the village of Hanmer Springs. The motel is centrally located, just a short walk from the village’s popular thermal pools, shops, and restaurants. Settlers Motel is well-decorated and features quality fittings and furnishings. All of the studios and apartments include air conditioning, private en suite bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. There is a complimentary DVD library of over 400 titles for guests to choose from. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The Settlers Motel is a short walk from the thermal pools of Hanmer Springs. Complimentary towels are available from the motel. Guests can enjoy many leisure activities in the natural surroundings, including hiking, kayaking, skiing and mountain biking. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 186 NZD.

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• 3 Village Lake Apartments Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. The luxurious Village Lake Apartments are centrally located Hanmer Springs village centre only a few hundred metres from the popular thermal pools and the main street with shops, cafes and restaurants. The Village Lake Apartments offer fully serviced 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, all with premium bedding. The apartments feature classic elegance with a designer kitchen and bathroom. There are laundry facilities onsite. Unlimited free WiFi is provided. Guests can enjoy a picnic in the Village Lake’s barbeque facilities or take a short walk to one of the village's fine restaurants and bars. The Hamner Springs Thermal reserve is a 5-minute walk from the apartments. Hanmer Springs is a ideal location for adventure activities like jet boating, mountain biking and bungee jumping. Free parking is available onsite. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 358 NZD.

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• 4 Clear Ridge Apartments Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

  

  Aparthotel. Clear Ridge Apartments feature self-contained accommodation with spectacular views of the alpine surroundings. The property is a 2-minute walk from the main village and the thermal pools. Free WiFi and parking is provided. All apartments have a full kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, a fridge and a microwave. Each has a large balcony or courtyard with seating. Amenities include laundry facilities, a DVD player and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a swim in the heated pool. There is also a barbecue area on site, and a small function room available for hire. Clear Ridge Apartments is 700 metres from Hanmer Springs Golf Course and 9 km from Thrillseekers Adventures. Central Christchurch is a 2-hour drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 315 NZD.

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• 5 Amuri Estate Luxury Lodge Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

  

  Lodge. Set on 26 acres, Amuri Estate Luxury Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi. There is a guest lounge with a fireplace and a large patio offering stunning mountain and river views. Guests will receive a complimentary welcome cheese platter and local bottle of wine. Surrounded by an olive grove and fruit and nut orchards, accommodation options include suites and self-contained cottages. All feature a patio offering mountain or garden views and a smart TV. Some offer a spa bath. Amuri Estate offers an event venue as well. It is 8 minutes’ drive from restaurants and shops in Hanmer Springs village. Show full description Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around 270 NZD.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!