The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Hanmer Springs

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Hanmer Springs

If it's your first trip to Hanmer Springs, New Zealand for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Hanmer Springs. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Hanmer Springs. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Hanmer Springs for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Hanmer Springs beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Hanmer Springs for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Cheltenham House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 13 Cheltenham Street, Cheltenham House has great rooms from $121 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a water park, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mountain views, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Tussock Peak Motor Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Tussock Peak Motor Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $118. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a water park, hiking, and mountain views, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2 Leamington Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 km from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Braemar Lodge And Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hanmer Springs
  • Heated pool

We found Braemar Lodge And Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $160. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and mountain views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 283 Medway Road. You'll also find child care, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 6.4 km from the center of town. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Settlers Motel Hanmer Springs

Motel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $112, Settlers Motel Hanmer Springs, at 6 Leamington Street provides skiing, room service, a water park, hiking, and mountain views. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 1.5 km from the city center, too. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Heritage Hanmer Springs

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Hanmer Springs
  • Family-Friendly

Heritage Hanmer Springs has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and outdoor tennis. The great rooms here start at $126 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1 Conical Hill Road. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Playground


Kakapo Lodge

Hostel with prices starting at $22 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Kakapo Lodge is 8.90 out of 10. This place has skiing, a water park, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $22, and it's located at 14, Amuri Ave. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, golf, free parking, car rentals, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The St James Premium Accommodation

Motel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Hanmer Springs
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is The St James Premium Accommodation because it has great rooms that start at $154. It has room service, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 20 Chisholm Crescent. Only 0.9 km from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, golf, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Glenalvon Lodge Motel

Motel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Glenalvon Lodge Motel offers skiing, golf, free parking, laundry facilities, and a tour desk which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $83 (before taxes). It's located at 29 Amuri Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a refrigerator, breakfast in the room, and private parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Alpine Springs Motel

Motel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 121 Argelins Road, Alpine Springs Motel has great rooms from $123 (before taxes). It offers mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and free parking. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Alpine Lodge Motel

Motel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Hanmer Springs
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Alpine Lodge Motel which has nice rooms starting at $77. Offering room service, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Harrogate Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a microwave. It's located just 1.4 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Hanmer Springs, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Hanmer Springs, Best Luxury Hotels in Hanmer Springs, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Hanmer Springs, Best Hotels for One Week in Hanmer Springs, Best Hotels for One Night in Hanmer Springs, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Hanmer Springs, or Best Hotels for Skiing in Hanmer Springs.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Hanmer Springs?

Hanmer Springs Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$105

After analyzing 12 first time trip hotels in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $105. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Hanmer Springs.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $142
  • 4-star hotels: $106
  • 3-star hotels: $74
  • 2-star hotels: $22


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