This lodge has everything you need for a great weekend away. Clean, comfortable rooms, attentive staff, great hot tubs to soak in whilst taking in the alpes.. Lovely restaurant but the food wasn't 5 star. Only a short drive from Hanmer Springs. More

We stayed here for New Years Eve 2011, wanting a secluded romantic night and this was perfect. We had a spa suite with a private spa on the balcony, the room was one of the best hotel rooms we have ever stayed in and the meal in the restaurant was excellent. Loved how understated and private the place is More

My wife and I recently visited New Zealand from Australia. We booked into this restuarant expecting top quality. The waiter was very nice, but we had to wait a long time for our food. (there was only three other couples in the restuarant). My wife and I both had the "Chef's Seafood Creation". It turned out to be simple Salmon... More

If you would like curdled cream brulee for dessert and have management treat you like 'a private in a military camp, then you might enjoy this place. The views are amazing and the rooms are well appointed. The staff are friendly but unfortunately they have management treating them in the same way. Would never stay here again and would never... More

We wanted to relax and spend some time out of Christchurch. We picked up several brochures in Hamner and short-listed this one as it was offering a reduced rate. Comfort and peace and quiet were our priorities, and we were certainly not disappointed. The room was fantastic, with great views, and all facilities were of a high standard. We loved... More

My amazing man decided to give me a complete surprise on our South Island Road Trip back in March 2011. We arrived at Braemar and wow was I blown away. Such an incredible luxury room bigger than any other 5 star room I had ever experienced. Fire in the room, the most comfortable King sized bed I had ever slept... More

We stayed here on the last night of our short south island trip before flying out of chch the next day. We thought we would treat ourselves to a night of luxury. The room was stunning, definitely the most beautiful hotel room i've stayed in. Huge bed, amazing bathroom. Just fantastic. The staff were very professional, although the entire hotel... More

We had little idea of what to expect, however from the quiet professional welcome, through to a bedroom of very luxurious proportions and excellent comfort, the bathrrom amenities were very good to the restaurant for dinner which was beautifully presented, tasted delicious and of very good selection. The wine list was well represented, the pricing was as expected of the... More

We decided to spend a weekend in Hanmer Spring in March to escape Christchurch after the Feb earthquake. The location and setting of the Lodge was lovely and the atmosphere was relaxing. We selected the Spa Suite which was a lovely huge suite with an ultra comfy bed and lounge area with a fire place and sofa. The ipod/iphone dock... More