Cardrona Alpine Resort Apartments

Within one minute’s walk to the lifts, this is absolute convenience.  There are fifteen units in total made up of three configurations.  Generally availability is very limited with a high number of returning guests from previous seasons.  While the apartments are self-catering, breakfast is available at the Mezz cafe from 8.30am and lunch from all the mountain restaurants. We intend opening the Mezz Cafe for drinks and dinner 3 to 4 nights a week.

FACILITIES

Six 3 bedroom apartments (8-10):

• Bedroom 1: King size bed
• Bedroom 2: Two single beds
• Bedroom 3/Loft: 4 single single beds; or Twin Bedroom: Two bed settes
• Fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, oven and microwave. The bathroom has two toilets and shower with a drying room provided at the entrance. A clothes washer/dryer is in each apartment. The dining area has a large table and adjoins the lounge area with bed settees and TV/video. Two units have ensuite bathrooms.

One 4 bedroom apartments (8-10):

• Bedroom 1: King size bed
• Bedroom 2: Two single beds
• Bedroom 3/Loft: 4 single single beds; or Twin Bedroom: Two bed settes
• Fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, oven and microwave. Three bathrooms with showers. A clothes washer/dryer. The dining area has a large table and adjoins the lounge area with Bed settees and TV/video.

Five 2 bedroom apartments (4-6 people):

• Bedroom 1: Queen size bed
• Bedroom 2: Two single beds
• Fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, oven and microwave. The bathroom has a toilet and shower. A clothes washer/dryer is in each apartment’s laundry. The dining area has a large table and adjoins the lounge area with sofas (that fold out to a double bed) and TV/video.

Three Studio apartments (2-4 people):

• King size bed and two single beds.
• Kitchen includes stove-top elements, microwave and dishwasher.  The bathroom has a toilet and shower.  The lounge area includes a sofa and TV/video. The kitchen area also has a breakfast bar and bar stools.  A clothes washer/dryer is in each apartment laundry and a drying room is shared with the two-bedroom apartment below.

Apartments 2008
Nightly Rate 2008	Low	High
	June & Oct	July to Sep
Studio Twin (sleeps 2-4)	$190	$210
Extra person rate $25 each per night above 2 guests
2 Bedroom Apartments (sleeps 4-6)	$290	$345
Extra person rate $50 each per night above 4 guests
3 Bedroom Apartments (sleeps 8-10)	$430	$540
Extra person rate $50 each per night above 8 guests
4 Bedroom Apartments (sleeps 8-10)	$440	$560
Extra person rate $50 each per night above 8 guests
Note: Supplementary charges Weekends (Friday and Saturday nights) or single nights $50 per booking.

Booking Procedure

A non-refundable deposit of $200 per booking will be charged immediately. The balance to be paid 60 days out. Insurance is available and recommended.

To download a 2008 Accommodation booking form please click here. Note 2008 opening dates are 27 June - 12 October.

To download a 2008 Insurance application form please click here.

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Important Points That Clients Staying On The Mountain Need To Be Aware Of:

Check-in time is 4.00pm. If you wish to check-in early please advise before your arrival as this is not always possible due to housekeeping.

Check-out is 10.00am.  Late check-outs are not always available due to housekeeping schedules.  There is a baggage storage facility available. 

Self Catering
Please ensure you bring all of your own groceries with you as the restaurant is not always open in the evening.  We are looking opening the Mezz Cafe for drinks and dinner three or four nights a week.  It is possible to order meals from the Mezz café and Noodle Bar in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. Remember though if the mountain is closed these restaurants would not be open so you will need to be able to prepare your own meals. Bread, milk, beer, wine, washing powder & phone cards are available for purchase from your Apartment Manager.  It is recommended to bring your own initial supply of bread and milk.

 All apartments are fully self-contained and have a laundry and drying room.

Childcare – To arrange childcare or all day supervision including lessons for children 3 months to 14 year contact the Kids Centre.  It is essential to book your under 5 year olds in advance of your arrival but suggest you make bookings  for all  children by going to kids booking forms by clicking here

Email us if you have any queries.

Development Centre - You do not pre book group lessons or packages only private lessons and to arrange this email Cardrona.

Transport and Cars

Transfers from Wanaka or Queenstown contact :
- A Class Shuttles info@wanakashutles.co.nz Ph 0800 186 754 .
- Super Shuttle: queenstown@supershuttle.co.nz.

Prices for both services:- $160 per shuttle up to 11 persons - includes charge for waiting at supermarket while you shop for up to 20mins or for $40 extra they will wait for an extended period.

Please note that it is essential that your rental car be equipped with chains and anti-freeze. Ensure that you know how to fit chains if required. The 13km access road up the mountain is open 8.00am to 5.00pm. If you are unsure about the weather or road conditions on your day of arrival please call :- Mountain: 03 443 7341 Wanaka Town office: 03 443 7411 This is so we can ensure your safety on the mountain road.

If you arrive during the day tell the car parkers you are staying in the Apartments and they will direct you to the appropriate parking area if possible. Please then go into the Ticket Office and ask for the Apartment Manager. If you are arriving after 5pm it is essential you call 03 443 7341 ext. 707 during the day to advise the Apartment Manager of your arrival time.