Hanmer Sports Reserve
Hanmer Sports Reserve, Hanmer Springs, Hurunui District, New Zealand- Park
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Scenic Mountain Views and Cozy Chalets
Escape to The Chalets Motel for a picturesque retreat in charming self-contained cottages with stunning mountain views. Enjoy the convenience of a DVD library and proximity to hot pools and Hanmer Springs’ village centre.
Comfortable and Well-Equipped Chalets
Relax in heated chalets with wood panelling, full kitchens, and cozy lounge areas. Benefit from amenities like parking space and a DVD player for a comfortable stay.
Leisure and Family-Friendly Facilities
Embark on adventures with mountain biking and rafting trips, easily arranged at the tour desk. Unwind in the garden, make use of barbecue areas, and let kids have fun at the children’s playground.
Book your mountain getaway at The Chalets, just steps away from village shops and eateries, and a short drive from Christchurch International Airport.
Check-in from
01:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
50 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
60 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 4 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
70 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Everything to like. Spacious, comfortable, quiet. Well equipped, and a noticeable attention to the little extras to ensure a comfortable stay. Would recommend highly.
There was nothing to dislike.
The warmth and electric blanket
The water pressure in the shower
Comfortable cabin with everything we needed
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- peace and feel is a cozy cabin - great layout for a family (2 separate bedrooms) - warm and well heated and great little kitchenette - hot shower - kids loved the play equipment and space to run without impacting neighbours - location - easy drive from Christchurch airport and well located in Hamner Springs itself (definitely visit the Hot Pools and Waterslides!, the fairy walk is also quite cool). Also visit Murchinson’s The Natural Flames Experience (https://www.naturalflames.co.nz) - well worth the drive! We did on the way to Nelson but easy day trip for something uniquely awesome. - host was super friendly - well priced - the view to enjoying cuppa/drink in the front porch - serene forest and mountains
- could use a little couch instead of 2 armchairs in the lounge for that bit more comfy relaxing
Quite roomy
Wall heaters struggled to keep us warm
Great area up on the hill. Units are a good length away from each other making it nice and private. Lovely staff. Nice and warm and clean.
I liked the location and thought the chalet was spacious and had everything you needed. Comfortable beds, sky and good parking. Good heating in every room. Electric blankets on beds was a bonus
Mould was forming around bath tub and on toilet wall. Light shades were in need of a clean.
Super cosy, lovely spa bath and well kitted out kitchen area. Overall great vibes!
Was perfect for what we needed, was cosy and well equipped and such a perfect location
We always stay here. It is located in a beautiful peaceful outlook. Clean with all the facilities you need. Very relaxing and the owner is always so helpful and welcoming.
Nothing
Alpine cabin - toasty warm, comfy bed, lovely clean towels and linen.
Great location close to center of Hamner, Very lovely Chalet. A little dated but very clean and very friendly staff at check in. We didnt find the bed that comfortable. but that is a perosnal thing. Chalet had all the kitchen equipemnt to cook in the unit and we did!. Everything worked perfect and great heaters in Lounge and Bedroom (Weather was a it chilly!)
Clean, accessible and we loved the place
Nothing - everything was so good.
This place was amazing our friends were not able to join us at our main accommodation due to size of the group but this was the perfect spot for them to unwind and rest after a day out with our large group, and they were close enough to us. Great place
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Excellent little house for a family Very well equipped kitchen Clean and warm Perfect location close to town
Not very good shower pressure Couches weren't very comfortable But these are miner issues in an overall fantastic accommodation option for families
Such a superb spot, no road noise only the birds. Also fantastic view of the snow capped mountains. Tranquil and quiet - just lovely.
Found very comfortable. Walking distance to town
Could do with some hand rails on steps
Heaters were going on arrival even though we hadn't advised an arrival time, so that was very welcoming. Location was convenient. Chalet was clean and beds comfortable.
Small 2 bedroom chalet - living area was quite small and the lounge chairs were rather uncomfortable, 3 chairs for 4 bed spaces but you couldn't fit any more anyway. Bathroom very narrow and shower head was way too low.
The location was great within walking distance from town centre. For a short stay - great
The host was helpful and lovely
Handy location. Quiet. Nice views. Clean and comfortable. Well priced.
Guest information could do with being updated.
Wonderful, cozy cabins. Very clean.
All was great.
Everything!!! Chalet was perfect size, had everything we needed .. wish we could've stayed longer!
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Knusse huisjes in de buurt van de thermale baden. Leuk dat er een speeltuin met trampoline is voor de kinderen.
Very warm and cosy. Clean and tidy.
Shower was a bit outdated.
A little outdated.
So cosy and comfortable very clean and very close to the township Beds comfortable Plenty of room
Great location Clean Comfortable beds
Location was the 1 thing we liked about it.
Bed was too firm for our liking, the seats in the dining/lounge were lacking in padding and were uncomfortable. One side of the couch when you sat on it leaned into the middle. No fan in the bathroom meant that it steamed up too easily. This unit needed to be updated, we felt that the unit was probably the oldest of the lot on this property.
Beautiful setting within native bush/planting away from the Main Street, but still in walking distance to the village and pools. Spacious cottage, warm and cosy. Very friendly staff.
The location was great with kids. Plenty of room to keep our 5 mountain bikes in the porch area of our unit. Room was clean and warm with lots of spare blankets.
The 4th single bed was a folding bed not a normal bed. Luckily we were putting our kids in the single beds not an adult as it was definitely more suitable for kids. I may have missed this somewhere when booking but I was expecting 4 single beds.
The custodian was lovely and helpful. The property was clean and tidy.
The cabin we were in was a little dated. Master bed too hard and Shower pretty average.
It is a Motel, but provides much more privacy and comfort than usual motels do. The location is very convenient - it is a short walking distance to the pools and, at the same time, out of the busy area giving impression of park/forest setting.
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the quiet,no noise, very peaceful ✌️
Only problem with our unit was the springs in the couch were broken so wasn't very comfortable.
Comfortable Chalet, close to everything and friendly staff
Great location, cute cottage, free sky tv with the sports channel.
It would be nice to have a couch for comfortable seating but I understand the space maybe too small for it. Windows leaking condensation all over the floor in the toilet and one of the beds in the bedroom.
It was clean & warm and comfy. Handy location to township.
The Chalet, the spacious place, the location - very handy to walk to town and lots of eateries nearby, the staff.
Nothing
Great owner, very friendly and helpful. Lovely setting and quiet even though all chalets were booked out. Kitchen well stocked and functional, shower hot and good pressure.
It was pretty cold and frosty with clear nights and the heating just wasn’t up to it. I was never comfortably warm. The couch is a shocker if you need something with support and comfort
Owners are lovely friendly people
Location and comfort
The place was clean.
The wifi instructions were incorrect in the guest book. They didn't pick up out towels and replace as the instructions said in the guest book.The male staff member was unpleasant when we asked for help with the TV remote, bordering on arrogant. My daughter left some children's clothes and a charger there and he was blunt and left us feeling uncomfortable about it even though we went back to get it as we hadn't left Hanmer.
Spacious and quiet
Cosy warm chalet, comfy beds, clean, and very quiet
Very comfortable stay. It would be a great place in the summer with its lovely outdoor areas. Will be back
Nil
Very clean and spacious The manager was lovely Pool towels available
Gorgeous and spacious little cabin, had everything we needed for our couple of nights.
The only downside was the queen bed was a tiny bit lumpy and uncomfortable and we woke up with sore backs
Lovely little Chalet! Very private and comfortable!
Friendly staff, clean comfortable rooms. Value for money, really what we needed for our stay.
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The space overall condition and location was excellent
Bed uncomfortable - but I'm fussy Couch too small for both of us
Peaceful
The chalet we stayed in was clean and had everything we needed. The outlook was beautiful. The location feels quiet and peaceful, set away from the main village but still a very close walk to get there. We will definitely return to stay here. We have previously stayed in hotels but this was a whole lot nicer.
I'm not sure really - perhaps a couch instead of the seats but it was fine for our purpose.
Clean and comfy chalet in great location, with lovely outlook.
Comfy bed. Warm facility. Host ensured room warm on arrival. Good shower pressure & instant hot.
Armchairs uncomfortable.for a senior. Shower head too low.
Everything was great. Would come back again. We were sorry we had to leave early
Location, cost, cleaning.
Units were beautifully clean, quiet & warm. We had everything needed supplied. Location to village was good. Parking was great. Staff pleasant & helpful.
Nothing.
Nice and cozy. Clean
Slightly far from town centre but not too bad.
Cosy, clean and warm cabin, full kitchen, electric blankets. Comfy beds and pillows. Good internet.
Nothing.
It is close to the center
Very clean, well presented and everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Nothing we can think of.
L'hébergement est près du thermal pool et des restaurants. Le chalet en lui même
rien
It is a very cute place, warm and cosy. Self contained, had everything you needed and more.
The shower pressure was not that great but still a bit better than most places.
Peaceful and secluded
Wonderful little chalet, clean with everything we needed for our stay. Walking distance to restaurants. Beautiful view too.
layout of the whole chalet complex is well thought through; quiet and private, surrounded by native flora.
Pleasant, well appointed chalet . Quiet with lovely outlook. Short walk into town.
Found bed mattresses a little hard on the back, but overall, the chalet was comfortable.
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Cleanliness
9.25/10The chalet was clean and cozy; spotless and exceptionally presented.
Service
9.25/10Staff were accommodating and helpful during our stay.
Location
9.25/10Great location close to pools and town, lovely views.
Room Quality
8.75/10Very comfortable, well-spaced cabins with some dated decor.
Amenities
8.75/10Kitchen well stocked for all needs; some amenities required additional coins.
Value for Money
9.25/10Good value for the quality of the stays and facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.25/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.25/10Overall an amazing, peaceful stay with excellent hospitality.