Braemar Lodge & Spa describes itself as an oasis of peace, tranquillity, comfort and luxury in the Canterbury countryside, about 10 minutes' drive from Hanmer Springs village. It offers the largest suites in Hanmer Springs, each with outstanding views across the valley towards the mountains and alpine forest, surrounded by farmland and starry skies, close enough to the township's visitor experiences but far enough away for genuine peace.
Accommodation ranges from the Superior Suite through to the Superior Spa Suite, Deluxe Spa Suite and an Accessible Spa Suite. On-site, the Altitude Restaurant is run by in-house chefs who create dishes showcasing the region's local produce, while the day spa offers massage and facial treatments with bespoke packages tailored to guests seeking relaxation, detoxification or purifying treatments. Braemar also hosts weddings, with multiple ceremony and entertainment spaces, and caters to conferences and business meetings.
The lodge is Qualmark 4 Star Plus rated and has been awarded a Silver Sustainable Tourism Business Award, alongside recognition from Tripadvisor, Hotels.com and Kayak. It also supports Hotels for Habitats, an initiative that helps fund the preservation of pristine and untouched wilderness areas.
Set on farmland just 10 minutes from Hanmer Springs village, Braemar Lodge & Spa positions itself as an oasis of peace, tranquillity, comfort and luxury. Surrounded by mountain ranges and endless starry skies, the lodge offers a premium escape close enough to the township's activities and visitor experiences, yet far enough away to feel genuinely removed from it all.
Braemar's accommodation is built around space and views. It offers what it describes as the largest suites in Hanmer Springs, ranging from the Superior Suite through to the Superior Spa Suite, the Deluxe Spa Suite and an Accessible Spa Suite. Every room is positioned to take in outstanding views across the valley towards the mountains and alpine forest, with the surrounding farmland and countryside adding to the sense of escape.
On site, the Altitude Restaurant is where Braemar's in-house chefs put the region's produce to work, creating dishes that showcase the vast range of incredible local ingredients available in the Canterbury countryside. It's a central part of the guest experience, pairing the lodge's remote, scenic setting with a kitchen focused on local flavour.
Located in the heart of the property, Braemar's day spa is designed as a place to properly escape and be pampered. Therapists offer a range of facial, massage and body treatments, and the spa builds bespoke packages tailored to individual guests — whether the goal is relaxation, detoxification or a purifying treatment. Every guest's preferences shape the experience, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Beyond overnight stays, Braemar operates as a full-service wedding and civil ceremony venue, with multiple ceremony and entertainment spaces available on site. The lodge also caters to conferences, offering a setting for creative meetings and a way to treat staff or clients to something beyond a standard boardroom.
Braemar holds a Qualmark 4 Star Plus rating and has been awarded a Silver Sustainable Tourism Business Award. It's also recognised across major travel platforms, including Tripadvisor, Hotels.com and Kayak, and the lodge supports Hotels for Habitats, an initiative that helps fund the preservation of pristine, untouched wilderness and unmodified terrestrial ecosystems — a cause the lodge says it values for its scientific, ecological and environmental significance.
Braemar Lodge & Spa sits at 283 Medway Road, reached via an unsealed stretch of Medway Road off SH7a, whether approaching from Christchurch or from within Hanmer Springs itself. Reception is staffed from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Guests can reach the lodge directly by phone or email to book a stay, enquire about weddings and conferences, or ask about current promotional packages.