Cardrona Valley Road, Cardrona, Queenstown-Lakes, 9382
Cardrona Alpine Resort
1 min walk
Millbrook Resort Golf Course
61 min drive
Snow Farm New Zealand
73 min drive
Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
63 min drive
Room options
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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
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Studio, Mountain View
Studio
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Bunk Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View
2 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds
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Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Mountain View
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 10
8 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds
About the area
Cardrona
In historical district.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cardrona Alpine Resort and 20 miles (32 km) of Snow Farm New Zealand. Puzzling World and Wanaka Lavender Farm are also within 25 miles (40 km).
Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 61 min drive - 47.6 km
Coronet Peak Ski Area - 72 min drive - 66.4 km
Snow Farm New Zealand - 73 min drive - 31.4 km
Getting around
Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 63 min drive
About this property
Cardrona Alpine Apartments
4-star aparthotel near Cardrona Alpine Resort
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Cardrona Alpine Apartments also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.
1 building
15 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Deli
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Outdoor picnic space
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Cardrona Alpine Apartments offers 15 accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Satellite television is provided. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 20 for adults and NZD 5 to 15 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Pillowtop mattress
Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 50 per night
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Separate sitting area
Entertainment
DVD player
Satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Picnic area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Services and conveniences
Free local calls
Housekeeping (daily)
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Phone
Safe at front desk
Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
In a historical district
In the mountains
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Hiking/biking trails
Mountain biking
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
1 building
15 units
2 floors
Bicycle rentals
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Ticket Office]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note check-in after 10 PM is not permitted for the safety of guests driving up the property's access road.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per night.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 20 for adults, and NZD 5 to 15 for children
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.
We should mention
Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Property is also known as
Cardrona Alpine Apartments
Cardrona Alpine Apartments Cardrona
Cardrona Alpine Apartments Aparthotel
Cardrona Alpine Apartments Aparthotel Cardrona
Cardrona Alpine Apartments Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 63 reviews
10 - Excellent
37
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 63 reviews
8 - Good
15
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 63 reviews
6 - Okay
8
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Really unique and high quality stay!
We booked this hotel last minute (day before stay) as a stop between Aoraki and Te Anau (we didn’t want to stop in Queenstown). Unfortunately the weather was awful with rain and gale force winds. The staff at the hotel were amazing at communicating the conditions, including letting us know in advance that the restaurants at Cardrona would all be closed. They encouraged us to pick up groceries before heading up to the hotel.
Drive up to the hotel: as many other reviewers have mentioned, the road is unpaved and quite steep at some parts. In addition to the poor weather conditions with very poor visibility, it was a slow and careful drive up.
We stayed in the studio and it was perfect! Very clean, practical, with excellent quality furnishing. We really loved this place.
The weather cleared beautifully the next day and the drive back down the mountain was breathtaking.
Was a very quick stay as had to checkout very early due to some activities we had planed. Driving up around 9pm gave us some wonderful views and once we reached the top seen one the most spectacular sun sets we have ever seen!
They guy helping us checkin was great and super friendly - I can imagine how popular this place would be during sky season.
Amazing location. Great to be able to so easily access mountain accomodation and all that goes with it. Very comfortable rooms with all the lovely touches.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
14 Feb 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you like colditz as a prison this is perfect for you - trapped on a mountain with nothing going on
The property is perfectly located in summer for those wanting to undertake walks or mountain biking. There's also the newly commenced gravel karts which were super fun.
The biggest issues with the property are summed up in 2 points:
1. the beds are so soft it is ridiculous. We weren't sure if they were old, designed that way, or both. Either way, a crook/sore back is almost guaranteed each morning from the experience; and
2. the road up to Cardrona Alpine remains unsealed, and if ungraded (as was our fortune), then the corrugation is at its best, providing a slightly skittish and unnerving trip both up and down the 12km road each time you venture to/from the property.
Overall, the staff were wonderful, super helpful. We enjoyed the location once there, even with the limited options for food and entertainment.
Like:
Cleanliness. The property facilities. The location. Manily the staff, very friendly and treated us very well.
Dislike:
Life access would have been good. Still the staff helped us to move our luggages which is good.
Very different experience staying on a ski field and in the summer. We were able to use the chair lift to ride to the top of the field where there were amazing views. The apartment was comfortable and clean and cooking facilities. The field also had a restaurant and cafe.
Alan
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
2/10 Terrible
bruce
20 Feb 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
They miss represent where the property is located. It is located 14 k off the main road up a very steep unpacked access road. If you have any fear of heights don't go.
The Cardrona Alpine Resort was incredible. The views from the top of the mountain were amazing. The apartment was spacious and with the conveniences of home. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Terrible road, restaurant food was disappointing and the price of the cheapest wine pricey.
lindy lòo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
10 Feb 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
Wouldn’t have stayed had we know we had to drive 14km of unsealed rd up the mountain to get to the place.
This very important information wasn’t mentioned.
Wonderful stargazing! Very quiet. Amazing view! Rough road to get there.
Monet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
6/10 Okay
Oliver, Auckland
22 Jan 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice view but a long way from the road
Out of season there is nothing open just a cafe we had not hot water as to apartments share the same hot tank so cold shower if the other apartment has used the washing machine or had a shower l mention this to the staff which they where they new about which is not something you expect in the 21st century and they had not clue how the washing machine worked to get our washing to go to a drying stage.