4.5 Star Hotel

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

35 Hanmer Springs Road, Hanmer Springs, New Zealand View Map

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Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

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Comfortable Accommodations Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge in Hanmer Springs offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a kitchenette, balcony, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy the bar, and utilize the outdoor seating and picnic areas. Convenient Services The motel provides private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, free on-site parking, and a tour desk. Additional amenities include a hot tub, spa bath, and barbecue facilities. Activities and Location Located 81 mi from Christchurch International Airport, the lodge offers skiing and hiking activities. Guests can also enjoy scenic views of the surrounding mountains and gardens.

1,910 Reviews

8.2Very Good
Cleanliness
8.8
Staff
8.9
Location
8.7

What Guests Say

  • “Room rate. Fast confirmation”
  • “We did not have breakfast as we carried our own, staff very good with any enquiries.Room very comfortable”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Business Center
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Standard Twin Room1/4

Standard Twin Room

485 sqft • 1 King, 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Standard Studio Access1/4

Standard Studio Access

377 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
Studio with Spa Bath ADULTS ONLY1/4

Studio with Spa Bath ADULTS ONLY

485 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Deluxe Spa Studio ADULTS ONLY1/1

Deluxe Spa Studio ADULTS ONLY

485 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Superior Twin Room1/4

Superior Twin Room

485 sqft • 1 King, 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Twin Studio Access1/2

Twin Studio Access

485 sqft • 1 King, 1 Single

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony

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    What Guests Loved

    8.2
    Very Good

    Based on 1,910 reviews

    Location

    8.7

    Cleanliness

    8.8

    Staff

    8.9

    Overall Quality

    8.3

    Pros +

    • Room rate. Fast confirmation
    • We did not have breakfast as we carried our own, staff very good with any enquiries.Room very comfortable
    • Great location. Nice decor. Great bar & restaurant within walking distance.

    Cons -

    • The lounge was situated in the wrong position, if you wanted to watch the TV you had to sit on the bed.
    • Upstairs room had been allocated to a family with children. They were thumping & banging around all night.
    • All good.
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    9PaulaPosted on: 9-24-2025

    Room rate. Fast confirmation

    9KristinePosted on: 1-20-2026

    We did not have breakfast as we carried our own, staff very good with any enquiries.Room very comfortable

    The lounge was situated in the wrong position, if you wanted to watch the TV you had to sit on the bed.

    8ChristopherPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Great location. Nice decor. Great bar & restaurant within walking distance.

    Upstairs room had been allocated to a family with children. They were thumping & banging around all night.

    10davidPosted on: 1-12-2026

    Location and large rooms. Close to nearby pub.

    All good.

    10KimPosted on: 1-11-2026

    Location was on edge of town, very quiet, Room was ready at 2pm even though they were very busy it wasn't a problem with check in. Hotel next door was great for a wee night cap

    9TaweraPosted on: 1-4-2026

    Have stayed before,warm welcome from staff,room was very clean,had everything we needed,price was good.

    10Mesh A.Posted on: 12-21-2025

    The room was very clean with a nice, comfy bed. The staff refreshed our room every day and even did our dishes, which I was NOT expecting. It felt very above and beyond to me. I was out of cell phone service most of the day we were meant to arrive and missed the notification for late check-in instructions. Luckily, they were very responsive and accommodating through the Booking.com messaging, even though it was an hour after reception had closed!

    9ShameekPosted on: 12-18-2025

    The accommodation was literally at the gateway of Hanmer Springs, just a short drive or walk to the pools. Views of the mountains and valley were excellent. The unit was large and the bathroom was exceptional. The bonus was the small porch with garden views. The staff was very helpful, and happily provided extra milk for our daughter and towels for using in the pools.

    The main drawback was, there was no was you can cook, except for warming food, using the microwave. The water pressure was a bit too much. Though the staff was friendly, the reception opening hours were limited.

    10JaneyPosted on: 11-8-2025

    Comfortable bed, spacious, easy walk to shops & cafes.

    10AlanPosted on: 10-23-2025

    Close to town, but not in busy area, beautiful views, excellent bar and restaurant.

    9MichellePosted on: 10-23-2025

    I got stuck here during a wind storm -- power and cell service were out and the only access road got closed due to fallen trees. Emma let me stay an extra night for free, came to check in on me several times, and even brought over some food. Really a great help!

    View from the lower floor not as nice as the pictures suggest.

    10KathrynPosted on: 8-23-2025

    Lovely spacious room with a nice view of the mountains. Friendly and helpful staff and an added bonus of towels to take to the pools.

    9MargaretPosted on: 8-17-2025

    Great location, helpful and welcoming staff, clean, comfortable and well equipped room. Excellent bed

    Bathroom window even though glass frosted, busy walkway directly outside bathroom could do with more privacy than just frosted glass.

    10rockettetwPosted on: 8-10-2025

    The newly renovated motel is lovely. We stayed in an enormous 1 bedroom apartment. Very comfy beds, massive bathroom and plenty of room for a family of four.

    While the microwave is appreciated, it might be helpful to provide additional cooking facilities to offer guests more flexibility in meal preparation.

    10brianPosted on: 8-5-2025

    Have stayed here many times over the years, our last visit was under new ownership and they certainly have spruced the place up a lot, only downside for us was that they have removed room service but the restaurant is still running, and still as good as it always has been

    No complaints from us, room was spacious and comfortable

    9BevPosted on: 7-28-2025

    The location of the Gateway is within walking distance to the Hot Pools and all the restaurants. The room we had was large and when we arrived the heatpump had already been put on so it was lovely and warm. The staff were welcoming and went out of there way to make sure your stay was comfortable. Would highly recommend staying there and we will certainly be back again.

    1JoannaPosted on: 4-27-2025

    This hotel is closed, we had no accommodation as Hanmer was booked and no notification from the hotel or Booking.com. Remove from your site.

    1VernPosted on: 4-26-2025

    This accommodation went under 1 month before my booking. Not a word from booking.com or anyone else and a holiday weekend to boot. Disgusted is the only word I have.

    1StellaPosted on: 4-22-2025

    Team - this place has closed down and I did not get any notification so turned up and had nowhere to stay and the money i paid has not been returned - so a terrible experience!!

    9MilesPosted on: 4-19-2025

    Great location and , new build with great beds and facility's.

    Not much.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Lower bathroom sinks available

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsGuests age 5 and older are welcome. Children of age 5 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    Location

    Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

    35 Hanmer Springs Road, Hanmer Springs

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