Fodor's Expert Review Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Valley Rd., Wanaka, Otago, 9382, New Zealand

This classic mid-19th-country hotel and pub, 20 minutes from Wanaka on the Crown Range Road, is the Cardrona après-ski spot for mulled wine in front of the outdoor fireplace. Another fireplace roars inside the spacious bar and restaurant. In the summertime, the outdoor beer garden is a great place to relax after a day spent in Wanaka.

PROS

  • genuinely historic property
  • hearty dinner and drinks
  • crowds leave after dinner

CONS

  • squeaky floorboards
  • no air-conditioning
  • basic rooms

QUICK FACTS

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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 03-443–8153

HOTEL DETAILS

17 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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