Accommodation
Those skiing at
Cardrona can stay on-mountain, in the village of Cardrona, or in Wanaka or
Queenstown.
Cardrona Ski Resort Accommodation
Cardrona is a rarity amongst commercial
New Zealand ski resorts in that it has on-mountain accommodation. Located in the base building, only a minute’s walk from the lifts is a series of apartments with varying bedroom configurations. Considering the convenience of this on-snow accommodation and the limited number of units, this accom is booked out very early.
These units are all self-contained, and considering that there is no grocery store on mountain, and one of the cafes is only open occasionally in the evenings, those staying in these apartments will need to BYO supplies. This accommodation is generally suited to families who can make their own nightlife, as driving down the access road at night time to the Cardrona village or to Wanaka is not recommended.
Cardrona Village Accommodation
On the Crown Range Road at the base of the mountain is the Cardrona Village, which is reminiscent of the days of the gold rush in the 1860s. The centrepiece of the village is the historical Cardrona Hotel which is popular as an après ski pub. Sometimes there are just a few skiers relaxing by the large open fires, and at other times the place is hopping. The establishment also has a lovely restaurant as well as quality hotel rooms.
Next door is Benbrae Cardrona: studio, 2 and 3 bedroom villas that are ideal for families and groups.
For groups or families, another accommodation option is the nearby Cardrona Villas. These luxury villas have many facilities including a swimming pool and Jacuzzi. A more budget alternative is the Cardrona Chalets.
Two kilometres down the road is the Waiorau Homestead lodge, which provides beautiful bed and breakfast accommodation.
The village of Cardrona is developing, but currently there isn’t much there except for accommodation and the hotel. However the village is only 25km south of Wanaka and 45 km northeast of Queenstown, so it’s an easy and picturesque drive for those who need some big town action.
Wanaka and Queenstown Lodging
Many Cardrona skiers and snowboarders choose to stay in either
Wanaka accommodation or
Queenstown accommodation. Both towns are vibrant, but Wanaka is a more upmarket town, whilst Queenstown is party and action central. Both towns have a huge range of accommodation in the form of hotels, motels, B&Bs, lodges, apartments and backpackers.
Use our accommodation search engine to look for the location of different properties to find one that suits your needs. Just enter your first date, the number of nights you plan to stay, and the number of people in your group. The results will be displayed with a cost per person making it very easy to compare. Once you find your property of choice, submit a booking enquiry using the “enquire now” button. This is not a confirmed booking and you can ask for additional information before making any final commitment.
Find Accommodation
There are several ways you can find accommodation in and around Wanaka:
- Use the booking widget at the top-right of the page which takes you to TravelBug; New Zealand's premier accommodation & tourism booking website.
- Click on the links from the listings below or the links in the right-hand column to get specific property information, rates, availability & bookings.
- Use this quick comparison tool to check rates between properties for given dates.
- Click on the "Larger Map" link under the Google Map to find properties by location.
Cardrona Accommodation Listings
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Grand Mercure Oakridge Resort
Great family accommodation only 3 mins by car to Wanaka central. Tremendous facilities including a hot tub / swimming pool complex plus award winning restaurants. Rated 5/5 by Powderhounds.com
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Benbrae Cardrona Valley Resort
Studio, 2 & 3 bedroom self-contained villas located only minuted from Cardrona ski area. Ideal accommodation for families & groups. Up to 6 people guests in 3br.
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Drummonds Apartment Cardrona
Self-contained 4-bedroom apartment located in Cardrona and a few minutes from the ski field turn-off and a couple of minutes to town. For up to 8 guests.
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