Title: Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6214754&destination=Cardrona%2C+Otago%2C+New+Zealand&selected=115260365&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool ## Photo gallery for Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool ![Pool - Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool (Cardrona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115270000/115260400/115260365/c77659a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils - Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool (Cardrona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115270000/115260400/115260365/e6beaa01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool (Cardrona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115270000/115260400/115260365/fd41090f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils - Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool (Cardrona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115270000/115260400/115260365/4b1f3f50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool (Cardrona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115270000/115260400/115260365/c7f1bfee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## 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. ## 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ![Private 3 Bedroom Apartment | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44590000/44587000/44586922/11e7610b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Getaway Goldfield Heights - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews $393 nightly $436 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=44586922&PinnedHotelID=44586922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77110000/77109200/77109106/be38bfbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cardrona Cottage 3 Bedroom Retreat with Pool Cardrona - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.4 Very Good 9 reviews $387 nightly $387 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=77109106&PinnedHotelID=77109106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89144200/89144139/c70e45f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Toddy’s Batch Glenorchy - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 19 reviews $260 nightly $295 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=89144139&PinnedHotelID=89144139&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Panoramic Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49090000/49088300/49088211/69ce2fb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Retreat - Panoramic Views Queenstown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=49088211&PinnedHotelID=49088211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Villa | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65340000/65330400/65330306/541834dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Queenstown 3-Bed Villa by Staysouth Queenstown City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=65330306&PinnedHotelID=65330306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37879100/37879032/9564aa65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunny Lakeview Villa | Outdoor living | Hot Tub Kawarau Falls - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=37879032&PinnedHotelID=37879032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35790000/35787100/35787100/w1200h798x0y0-9a47f93a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain and Lake Views - Diamond View Retreat Goldfield Heights - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 60 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=35787100&PinnedHotelID=35787100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37994500/37994439/a2344932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### QT Chalet with spa pool Arthurs Point, Queenstown - Hot tub - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=37994439&PinnedHotelID=37994439&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38000800/38000741/fa1c0205.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect for 2-9 Guests with Fantastic Views! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the neighborhood Cardrona is home to this vacation home. Cardrona Distillery and Cardrona Alpine Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crown Range and Tobins Track. 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Airport (ZQN) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - Base Cafe 28 min drive - Cardrona Valley General Store 5 min walk - Captain's Run Cafe - Cardrona - Mezz Cafe Cardrona 28 min drive - Noodle Bar & Café 28 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool? ### What time is check-out at Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool? ### Where is Cardrona Retreat, Resort spa & swimming pool located? ## 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 ## Reviews ### Very Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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. 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