Title: Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool Holiday home in Cardrona ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115270000/115260400/115260365/728924bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115270000/115260400/115260365/a68a8b78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115270000/115260400/115260365/c7f1bfee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115270000/115260400/115260365/4b1f3f50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115270000/115260400/115260365/c77659a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 6.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool Nestled within the popular Benbrae complex, complete with access to the resort's spa pool and swimming pool, Cardrona Retreat ticks all the boxes. Five minutes drive from the base of Cardrona Ski Resort, and Wanaka Snow Farm, the property offers a cosy, welcoming winter ski-base, or stunning summer location with plenty of outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, go-carting & horsetrekking in the area. Super close to the famous historic Cardrona Hotel, guests can enjoy a hearty meal in front of the fireplace, or summertime outdoor dining in the hotel's pretty garden setting. Cardrona Retreat is comfortable and spacious, with Starlink Wifi access, two large king bedrooms, one with ensuite, bunkroom for the kids, two bathrooms (including bath), and spacious kitchen, dining & living area. French doors open onto a patio and small grassed area, with table for relaxing outdoors and BBQ grill. (NB The complex Spa-pool is currently under repair). A few steps from the back door is the resort's communal swimming pool and spa facilities, a welcome treat after a long day cycling the trails, or hitting the slopes. The property comes with full kitchen facilities for guests to prepare their own meals, as well as washing machine and dryer facilities in the laundry. Cardrona Retreat is ideally situated in the beautiful Cardrona Valley - halfway between the tourist resorts of Queenstown and Wanaka, with plenty of activities on offer for a day on or off the slopes. (Please note - the complex spa pool is currently under repair and not usuable). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77110000/77109200/77109106/e8d0028c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 3 Bedroom Cottage with Pool Cardrona - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.4 Very good 8 reviews £339 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=77109106&PinnedHotelID=77109106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75590000/75581500/75581473/3c4671a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cardrona Valley Escape - Cardrona Holiday Home Cardrona - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=75581473&PinnedHotelID=75581473&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34164400/34164361/82ed6a7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cardrona Townhouse Cardrona - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=34164361&PinnedHotelID=34164361&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37957300/37957244/0ead157e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Up in the mountains!!! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.879593,169.00363&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jt%7BpGuoof_%40%3FU%3FW%3FU%40S%3FU%40U%40W%40U%40SBU%40U%40SBYBSBUBUBUDOBUDUDSBUDQDUFUDQFUFODUFQFSFQFQHQFQHQFSHQHQHMHSHMHSJMHOJOJMHOJMJKJOJOLKJKJMLMJKLKLGLKJMLGLILKLGNILILCLINILELENGLGNENALENELCNANENCLAN%3FNCNAN%3FN%3FLCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FN%40LBNDN%40NBLDNDN%40LDLFNFNDLDLHLHNBLHLHLFLJLHLFLLLJJFLJLJJLLLJJJJJNJNJJJLJNJLHNJNHLHRHLJRHLHPFPHRFPHPFPFPHPFRFPDTFNDTFPDTDTDPDTDRBTDTBNBTBTBTBRBXBR%40T%40T%40RBT%3FV%40T%40T%3FR%40T%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FVAR%3FTATAR%3FXCRATATARCTCVCTCTCRCTCPETCTERETEPETERGRERGPETGPGPIRGPGPIPGPIPGPIRILKPINIPINKLINKLKNKNKJKNKLKJKLMLKJMLMHKHMJMJMHMFMLMFMHMFODMHMFMFODOFMDMDOBODMDOBO%40ODMBO%40O%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FMCO%3FO%3FOAOCO%3FMAOCOEOAMCOEMEOCOEMEOGMEMGOGMIMEMGOIMGMMMGMIKKMKMIMIKMMKKMKMMKKMKOKKKOIOKMKOIMKOIQIOIQIMISIQGQIQGQIQGQGSGQGQEUGQGSESGSEUEQCUESEUCUEQCUCSCUCUCWAUASCUAUASAYAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gt8glDLi_1Z_N1qTBIMzkWk8_is=) Cardrona, Otago #### What's nearby - Cardrona Distillery - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Cardrona Alpine Resort - 17 min drive - 6.1 miles - Valley View Quad Chair - 18 min drive - 6.4 miles - Gibbston Valley Winery - 26 min drive - 23.0 miles - Snow Farm New Zealand - 31 min drive - 9.3 miles #### Getting around - Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mezz Cafe Cardrona - ‬28 min drive - Captain's Run Cafe - Cardrona - ‪Base Cafe - ‬28 min drive - ‪Cardrona Valley General Store - ‬5 min walk - ‪Noodle Bar & Café - ‬28 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool located? > Situated in Cardrona, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cardrona Distillery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cardrona Alpine Resort and Valley View Quad Chair. Whitestar Express Quad Chair and Crown Range Summit are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool Reviews 6.0 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 4.0/10 Cleanliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Malcolm G. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Malcolm G. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025