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Cardrona Hotel sale sparks interest from as far as the US

The world famous Cardrona Hotel is one of the most popular listings on Trade Me.

Stuff reporters
Last updated: 13 August 2025 | 3 min read
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The historic Cardrona Hotel, located between Wānaka and Queenstown, is attracting significant international buyer interest from the US, Australia, and Singapore.

Owners Cade and Alexis Thornton have narrowed talks to eight groups with strong hospitality backgrounds. The sale is one of Trade Me's most popular listings this year, with over 130,000 views.

The 162-year-old property includes a restaurant, beer garden, and 17 ensuite rooms, with a sale announcement expected in the coming weeks.

The hotel sale appears to have captured the national imagination.

There is accommodation for 44 at the hotel.

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