At the foothills of the Southern Alps, of New Zealands South Island lies a magical destination famous for its healing waters and thermal pools. Where the air is crisp and fresh, in its elevated position 380 metres above sea level, Hanmer Springs is home to the beautiful Select Braemar Lodge & SpaOffering exceptional levels of service, comfort and style, the main lodge features three conference rooms, lounge bar and the Altitude restaurant, as well as day spa, with an exciting range of treatments for body and soul. Beautifully appointed with breathtaking views right across the valley and towards the mountains, each of the 24 spacious and open plan king suites feature your own private balcony (some with hot tub), lounge, flaming gas fire and double spa bath. Select Braemar Lodge has 24 open-plan suites are all generous in size with 2 options available. The Suites are 60 sqm or the Medway Suites are 80 sqm with interconnecting rooms available, making them ideal for families. Both suites can upgrade to a Spa Suite which includes a hot tub on the balcony. All suites feature , a super Californian king-size bed with king split options where available and a flaming gas fire with underfloor heating for winter warmth. Other luxurious touches include an elegant marble bathroom with a two-person spa bath and state of the art LCD flat screen TV with free movies and a sound system with Ipod docking station. Wireless Internet is available throughout the Lodge, free of charge. Dining at Select Braemar Lodge takes place in the contemporary Altitude restaurant. Featuring panoramic views over the Hanmer Basin with floor to ceiling windows, the Altitude seats 50 inside and has a wrap round terrace for outside dinning.