DON'T DRIVE PAST THIS VERY POPULAR AND ENJOYABLE HOTEL. You'll be most disappointed when ( if) you learn what a mistake that was. We don't live in the South Island but whenever we go there our trip route always goes through Cardrona. That's because of this wonderful character hotel and its grounds and all the staff and the quality of everything there. GO :-)
Beautiful little pub, good beers and a stunning outdoor setting with fires to keep you warm, inside looked equally as good. I'd definitely be keen to spend a night here
Just popped in for a drink and snacks en route to Arrowtown. Apparently the most photographed pub in NZ. Lovely atmosphere, toasty warm open fires, inside and outside. Points of interest in the pub include a mine shaft in the floor, and lots of old photos and paraphernalia. Swings outside for kids. Accomodation available. I imagine it gets very busy in ski season.
Very relaxing environment. Nice layout, indoor and outdoor flow. Also you can stay there. Fire places inside and out for the warm days. With very friendly staff.
Heartbreakingly beautiful on a nice day, warm and cozy otherwise. Cheerful staff are friendly and coffee pros. Interior makes you nostalgic for the good old days
I love Cardrona hotel in summer and winter. Great choice of beer on tap and local wines. Good is good value and the setting is fantastic
Fantastic staff, food, accommodation and a wonderful atmosphere. I would highly recommend a visit
Nice atmosphere and tasty grub. Great after a long day skiing. Just make sure to make a booking well in advance to guarantee a table.
Beautiful wee place. We just went for dinner and food was yummy but half the stuff my partner and I wanted was advertised on the menu but they had ran out even though we were first in for a meal that night? So pretty disappointed in that and the waitress that I felt was taking the piss out of me when I asked for food that was on the menu but not available but what we ended up ordering was great and my partner said was best seafood chowder he's ever had! So all in all a pretty mixed review
A very historic landmark. We've been here many times during our travels between Wanaka and Queenstown. Good atmosphere, good food and drinks, by great friendly service. An added special treat is during the winter when the open fire is burning.
The food was good and the atmosphere was very nice but the wait for the food was too long. I think the staff was focused on the larger party inside. I heard a few other customers asking where their food was. Overall it is a nice restaurant but I think we hit it at a time when the staff wasn't ready for the number of people they had to handle.
A classic stop over the crown range! Great food, would love to see a bigger craft beer selection! Beautiful venue!
A great spot to stop on the way over the Crown Range or after a day up the mountain. The Mulled wine is always good. And they have a nice selection of food and beer.
Finally got to have a drink there, well worth the wait. Lovely setting and discovered that it also has accommodation. Would love to stay there next time we are down in Queenstown.