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Hanmer Springs is a stunning alpine village nestled in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, renowned for its natural hot springs and breathtaking scenery. Just 90 minutes from Christchurch, this charming destination offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Visitors can soak in the therapeutic thermal pools, explore picturesque walking and biking trails, or indulge in local cafes and restaurants. With its lush forests, majestic mountains, and vibrant gardens, Hanmer Springs is an ideal getaway for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts alike, providing a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Eat and Drink Information

Salt N Pepper Café/Restaurant/Bar : 03 975 1137

Fire and Ice Café Restaurant & Bar : 03 315 5006

Five Stags Hanmer Springs : 0800 315 000

Health & Safety

The health and safety of our guests is our top priority.  For emergency services please call 111

In the case of an evacuation, please follow the safety instructions on the back of your door and meet at the designated spot, which is beside the flagpole on the street outside the front of the Eastern Block 

In case of an earthquake, drop, cover and hold until the shaking has stopped and it is safe to move

• Health Clinic After Hours : 0800 456 138

• Dentist After Hours : +64 3 218 6280

• Pharmacy: Woolworths Pharmacy - Closes at 8:00pm, +64 3 218 6280

Sustainability

ASURE Accommodation Group works hard to support our beautiful country by undertaking practical sustainable actions. Many of these you will not see, but some you may notice – all make a difference to the environment we live in

Here are some of practices our members have in place:

• Buy from local sources, which, both support employment in our community and reduces the distance our goods must travel to reach us
• Work with suppliers that can provide our group with environmentally sustainability products. Some members have joined the Dream Green Initiative from Vendella, our provider of hospitality products. Some of our members also use Starline products, and proudly support Beyond Skin Deep recycling
• Work with suppliers that can provide our group with environmentally sustainable products
• Donate supplementary products and excess bedding and furniture.
• LED light bulbs are installed on our premises
• Temperature controlled heating and cooling
• Reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by separating it for recycling
• Use only biodegradable and non-toxic cleaning products
• Recycle and or repurpose product containers
• Soap & hair wash dispensers in all bathrooms to minimise waste
• Train our committed staff to consistently carry out our environmental practices
• All ASURE members are actively involved in our local community and provide sponsorship to many community groups

We trust you are enjoying our country and hope you will help us reduce our impact on it by considering the following things:

• When not needed or when leaving a room, turn off lights or equipment such as heat pumps
• Turns off taps tightly when not directly using water
• Didymo and other aquatic pests could squeeze the life out of our country’s most precious rivers and lakes. You can help to protect your favourite waterways if you always Check, Clean, Dry any gear that comes into contact with the water, between every waterway, every time

We appreciate your support in helping sustain our lovely country. 

About ASURE

ASURE Accommodation Group consists of just under 40 properties nationwide. Independently owned and operated, ASURE properties provide guests with genuine friendliness, affordable quality motels, apartments, motor inns, and motor lodges. The ASURE Accommodation Group was set up by passionate accommodation providers who wanted to join with other like-minded hosts to ensure their guests experience fantastic hospitality throughout New Zealand.  In true Kiwi spirit, the ASURE Accommodation Group was built on solid values and continues to embrace quality, independently owned and operated accommodation properties with genuinely helpful and friendly hosts.

Check out ASUREstay.com for more information on our network of properties and details about our loyalty programme.