Braemar Lodge & Spa

Braemar Lodge & Spa

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#1 of 1 spa in Hanmer Springs
Location
4.6
Rooms
4.7
Value
4.1
Cleanliness
4.6
Service
4.3
Sleep Quality
4.7
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.

Finding an ideal luxury spa in Hanmer Springs does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Braemar Lodge & Spa, a nice option for travelers like you.

Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the spa.

Braemar Lodge & Spa features a concierge and room service, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a hot tub and breakfast. If you are driving to Select Braemar Hotel, free parking is available.

Looking to explore? Then look no further than Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, which is a popular Hanmer Springs hot spring – and it is conveniently located a short distance from the spa.

Braemar Lodge & Spa looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Hanmer Springs.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Hot tub
Bar / lounge
Highchairs available
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Electric vehicle charging station
Secured parking
Wifi
Sauna
Pool with view
Private pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Light therapy
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Steam room
Waxing services
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
Laundry service
Washing machine
Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Dining area
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bidet
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Walk-in shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Mountain view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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4.5 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
Boutique
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Filipino, Hindi and 1 more
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FamigliaLaBella wrote a review Sep 2023
Adelaide, Australia
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
An amazing stay at select braemar lodge in Hanmer Springs!! 2 person spa with a excellent shower (walk in) in the bathroom, large bedroom with a gas fired fireplace and a view overlooking the valley towards Hanmer Springs township with a spa on the balcony. Dining in the Altitude Restaurant, the menu is update seasonally and produce is sourced locally. #labellatravel #hanmersprings #newzealand #leisure #food #explore #selfdrive
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Leezel Daniel, General Manager at Braemar Lodge & Spa
Responded Oct 7, 2023
Hi, Thank you for sharing a review of your recent experience. Our team here at Braemar Lodge & Spa is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. I will pass on your review to the team and I hope you’ll visit us again soon. Regards, Leezel Daniel
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Jarnia wrote a review Jul 2024
Christchurch, New Zealand
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Exceeds Expectations ! To have your own Private Spa pool you can relax in anytime of day is perfect for a beautiful getaway. The ambience of the fire place and a double Spa Bath just added to the fact you don't need to go anywhere else! The food exceeded our expectations. Hubby is a Butcher/Baker and his steak was served up perfectly and he commented it was premium grade. Well Done guys!
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Date of stay: June 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Take your time and relax
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Response from Tharindu Nilukshitha, Guest Services / Front Office at Braemar Lodge & Spa
Responded Jan 4, 2025
Hi Jarnia, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the private spa pool, fireplace, and double spa bath – truly the perfect way to unwind. It's wonderful to hear that the food surpassed your expectations, especially with your husband's appreciation for the premium-grade steak. We truly strive to offer an unforgettable experience, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We’d love to welcome you both back for another memorable getaway soon!
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anne b wrote a review Jul 2024
Brisbane, Australia
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We spent 3 nights at this lodge (I could've spent 1 week relaxing there)

The rooms were spectacular and spacious, The views are mind blowing, the staff were so friendly and the food was outstanding

We will definitely recommend this Lodge to anyone travelling to / or around Christchurch. There is lots to do in the little town of Hamner Springs. (5 minutes away)

Special mention to these three people who went out of their way for us
Chamindo - the chef; spectacular meals (the steak melted in our mouths, and the Lamb Shank was "to die for")
Sagrika - in the spa; who gave me the most relaxing massage
and; Tharindu - who we dealt with prior, and warmly welcomed us at reception

10/10 to all of you, We will be back
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Date of stay: July 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: could not fault a thing, but would suggest that they open the bar for a lunch time drink
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Response from Tharindu Nilukshitha, Guest Services / Front Office at Braemar Lodge & Spa
Responded Jan 4, 2025
Hi, Thank you so much for your incredible review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable stay with us. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the spacious rooms, breathtaking views, and the friendly staff. We're especially happy to know that the food, including the steak and lamb shank, exceeded your expectations! A special thanks for mentioning Chamindo, Sagrika, and Tharindu—they truly go above and beyond to ensure our guests have an unforgettable experience, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We can't wait to welcome you back for another relaxing stay. Thank you again for your wonderful feedback and recommendation!
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cheldaly wrote a review Mar 2023
Christchurch, New Zealand
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Braemar Lodge in Hanmer Springs is a beautiful lodge with stunning views and A+ accommodation, but is sadly let down by lack of available amenities and services onsite.

We arrived for a five day stay on a Monday to be told that there would be no housekeeping or room service or restaurant available until Wednesday. This was rather a shock as we had been planning on staying there for the entire time, but we had to drive 10 km into Hanmer Springs every night to avail ourselves of dinner.

There was a beautiful menu available in the room compendium (on paper rather than a QR code, thankfully!). However there was also an insert of one page which listed such delicacies as soup and garlic bread, fish and chips and a couple of other heat and eat type of meals which were what was ACTUALLY available. We chose to pass.

Also take your own snacks and drinks as the minibar charges are exorbitant. And prepare for a bone rattling ride for the 3 km from the main road to the lodge, it is pretty much made up of entirely large and very jarring potholes!

When you are paying $350 a night for a room, however beautiful, you do expect not to have to make your own bed or wash up your own cups and glasses. I note that there is also no partial refund for the lack of these basic amenities which should go without saying in a lodge of this supposed quality.

The staff were pleasant and as helpful as possible, but obviously embarrassed by the state of things. However the same old excuses of “difficulty recruiting staff” were trotted out, but we noticed that the restaurants in Hanmer Springs seemed to have no trouble maintaining full staffing, which leads one to wonder about the conditions of working at Braemar Lodge.

All in all, we would only return after making a phone call to ascertain that everything that one would expect from a lodge of this calibre is available before staying. We felt very let down.
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Date of stay: March 2023
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Vaughan C wrote a review Apr 2024
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Many years ago, we enjoyed a two-night stay in this lodge. It was perfect.
But not this time. We have just had a three-night stay and it is clear that standards of maintenance, management, and restaurant have all dropped significantly
Many facilities in our room were not working and/or missing. The housekeeping standards were poor, we suspect due to a lack of adequate supervision, and on one day they forgot to service our room completely.
They messed up our request for a surprise birthday cake to be served as dessert on the second day. It was in our room on arrival. Wrong day. Wrong place.
The restaurant meals were merely average, and service extremely slow. Only one chef, one waiter, and apparently no other assistants.
The hotel’s accounting system was a shambles, and we ended up telling the manager exactly what our final balance should be. Checkout was the first time we had even seen the manager.
There is no reception between 7:00pm and 8:00am and at no time was there any concierge or help with luggage. This could be a problem with elderly guests.
Sadly, this stay which was in celebration of a big birthday, was not what we expected. We will not stay here again.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Expect a few problems !
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Response from Leezel Daniel, General Manager at Braemar Lodge & Spa
Responded Apr 19, 2024
Dear Vaughan, We appreciate the time you took to share your valuable feedback with us. It is regrettable to hear that your recent experience with our services did not meet your expectations. As a company that prides itself on excellence, we take all feedback seriously and are committed to addressing your concerns. We conducted an investigation into the matter and consulted with our team. We were pleased to learn that you gave positive feedback about the food and service during your stay. However, we understand that you were unsatisfied with the value of the extra services offered, which led to the misunderstanding. We are committed to making things right and providing a more personalized experience that exceeds your expectations in the future. We would like to invite you to a discussion to address your concerns further and provide us with an opportunity to gain additional insights. Your feedback helps us improve our services and ensure that we deliver the highest level of satisfaction to all our guests. Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to serving you in the future with improved services. Best regards, Hotel Manager.
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Stephen C wrote a review Jun 2021
Wollongong, Australia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Braemar Lodge was a lovely luxurious boutique hotel located in a tranquil rural setting a short drive away from Hanmer Spring town centre. Whilst the location is a little remote it allows for a very quiet and peaceful stay. The elevated position provides wonderful view over the valley floor and fantastic views of the surrounding mountain ranges. On arrival we didn't pick up on the views as it was a little overcast but with a clear day the following morning it was terrific.
Our room was very generous and spacious and I do mean spacious with a large lounge area and lovely inbuilt fireplace, large and full width windows provided full view of the mountains.
We took the opportunity to dine in-house at the restaurant and had a lovely meal that at the time of our stay came with a cost saving option. Most of us opted for one of the steak dishes and the food was excellent and better than some of the better rated restaurant we sampled on our visit.
Staff at reception and in the dining/breakfast area were very polite and we couldn't fault the service.
The overall experience and value was excellent from our view.
The hotel is not perfect and as other reviews have indicated it can be seen the standard was once at a very high level but the facility now shows some signs of wear, particularly in the bathroom - that when fitted would have been first class but showing signs of usage/wear and in need of some repair.
We would happily recommend Braemar as a good option and well worth your consideration, we will make every effort for a return visit to the hotel and Hanmer Springs as we enjoyed this stay very much.
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Date of stay: May 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Response from Lodge Manager, General Manager at Braemar Lodge & Spa
Responded Jun 6, 2021
Hello Stephen, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your kind and valuable feedback. We are glad to read that you had a lovely stay and were pleased with your room and the views it offered. Thank you for the lovely comments on the food and service by our staff at the restaurant. In regards to the bathrooms, we agree they are old and are making upgrades to the property and gradually replacing shower fittings in all our bathrooms. We will continue to upgrade till we have covered all areas to ensure guest satisfaction. We look forward to welcoming you again. Kind Regards, Rowen D'Souza
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Shona C wrote a review Jan 2022
Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We got upgraded to the deluxe suite and I can’t say enough about how good it was. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud and the room was very large with a lovely rural view.
We loved the outdoor spa on the deck, and the friendly efficient staff.
The lodge was a 10 minute drive from town but all meals were included so that wasn’t a problem
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Lodge Manager, General Manager at Braemar Lodge & Spa
Responded Jan 30, 2022
Hello Shona, Thank you for your choosing to stay with us and for this wonderful rating. We are glad you had a wonderful stay and loved all of our services. We look forward to welcoming you again. Kind Regards, Rowen D'Souza
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M A wrote a review Jan 2023
Pegasus, New Zealand
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We have stayed here a few times already and will definitely be back. Great rooms all have excellent views, sunny and warm, clean and great sizing so you don’t have to walk around any furnishings. All staff very helpful and polite, restaurant staff seem to be very diverse in their jobs not only being able to wait on tables but being capable of serving/creating drinks and also deal with reception issues. Not far from Hanmer Springs, lovely quiet location. Will be back next time.
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Date of stay: January 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: We have stayed a few times in different rooms and all rooms appear to be great, quiet, sunny and...
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Response from Leezel Daniel, General Manager at Braemar Lodge & Spa
Responded Oct 7, 2023
Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience at Braemar Lodge & Spa We are so pleased to hear you found Braemar Lodge & Spa to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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kim62 wrote a review May 2022
Blenheim, New Zealand
5.0 of 5 bubbles
From the moment we drove up the hill and followed the sign to reception we were in awe of this stunning building and it's location - honestly we wanted to pinch ourselves.
There is nothing ordinary here - from the delightful, friendly, polite and courteous staff, to the exceptionally appointed spacious rooms and the food that the amazing chef's produce daily is simply spectacular and delicious.
We cannot fault this luxurious slice of paradise and we are very much looking forward to our return.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Rowen D'Souza, General Manager at Braemar Lodge & Spa
Responded May 20, 2022
Hi Kimmoana, Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for this kind and wonderful review. We are all excited to read that you had a fantastic stay and were pleased with your experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you again. Kind Regards
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Ryan G wrote a review Jun 2024
Howick, New Zealand
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed in the deluxe spa room, which had a 2 person spa bath and spa pool on the deck, with stunning views. Huge room, really well appointed and the lodge itself is also great. Small gym if you’re into that. Had a great 2 night stay and would definitely come back.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Tharindu Nilukshitha, Guest Services / Front Office at Braemar Lodge & Spa
Responded Jan 4, 2025
Hi, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the deluxe spa room and made the most of the private spa bath and spa pool with those stunning views. It's wonderful that you found the room spacious and well-appointed, and that you had a great time during your 2-night stay. We're also glad you had a chance to check out the gym! We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing stay in the future. Thank you again for sharing your experience!
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Blenheim, New Zealand17 contributions10 helpful votes
Dear Lois, The Grabone voucher is not valid for the Easter weekend but we can offer a special rate to you. Please contact us on 03 315 7555 for the special rate. The Reservations team
Simon P wrote a tip Feb 13
Auckland Central, New Zealand31 contributions9 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Eat at the in house restaurant. You won’t be disappointed. Also book a spa treatment in advance of stay"
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Simon P wrote a tip Oct 2024
Auckland Central, New Zealand31 contributions9 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Hanmer village is a short 10 min drive but the venue does a great breakfast and dinner. Book a room with spa on deck as a real bonus !"
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Jarnia wrote a tip Jul 2024
Christchurch, New Zealand84 contributions6 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Take your time and relax"
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anne b wrote a tip Jul 2024
Brisbane, Australia28 contributions5 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"could not fault a thing, but would suggest that they open the bar for a lunch time drink "
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Vaughan C wrote a tip Apr 2024
2 contributions1 helpful vote
2.0 of 5 bubbles
"Expect a few problems !"
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$127 - $167 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
24
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Frequently Asked Questions about Braemar Lodge & Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Braemar Lodge & Spa?
Nearby attractions include Hanmer Adventure Centre (3.7 miles), Conical Hill (4.3 miles), and Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa (3.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Braemar Lodge & Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Braemar Lodge & Spa?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Braemar Lodge & Spa?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Braemar Lodge & Spa?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Braemar Lodge & Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include MK Restaurant, Spice Village Hanmer Springs, and No.31 Restaurant & Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Braemar Lodge & Spa?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness center, a sauna, and a private pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Braemar Lodge & Spa?
Yes, laundry service and a washing machine are offered to guests.
Does Braemar Lodge & Spa offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Braemar Lodge & Spa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, and Filipino.
Does Braemar Lodge & Spa have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
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