Albergo Hanmer, Hanmer Springs, North Canterbury, New Zealand


Cuisine Delights @ Albergo Hanmer

Serenade your senses at Albergo Hanmer with the renowned 3-course designer breakfast, a perfect fusion of Swiss & New Zealand cuisine, served flexi-time in the sunny conservatory, alfresco or in your suite.

Our repeat guests tell us that the memorable Albergo experience is so lingering that they dream of returning just to indulge in another of the 3-course gourmet breakfasts. What's more, they know their favourite dish will still be on the menu.

Start with a fresh fruit platter with Bascha's low fat homemade yoghurt - a palette of fresh colours to feast the eyes! Or Beat's authentic Swiss Birchermuesli - pester him enough and he may let you in on his secret recipe.

The wafting smell of crunchy Swiss bread and Italian coffee will adorn the room. Our aromatic blend of fine Italian coffee is very popular or alternatively, a wide selection of teas is available.

Meanwhile in the chef's kitchen, the hot mains are individually prepared and exquisitely styled. Popular mains include: Albergo Special Eggs Benedict on seafarmed salmon with homemade hollandaise ... or go 'Spanish' with an apple and sage frittata. Sample French specialties like wafer thin sweet and savoury crepes or our fluffy omelettes. Never left out is the traditional English breakfast with 'The Works' - grilled tomatoes, eggs of your choice, hashbrown, lean continental bacon ... and for adventurous egg eaters try Albergo's Egg Nests!

Exclusive dinners are by prior arrangement and subject to availability. These tailormade 2-7 course meals are prepared using the freshest local produce. Guests dine by candlelight in the private dining room and are silver served prime New Zealand beef medallions, baby lamb racks, venison tenderloins enveloped with Italian or Asian entrees for example.

Desserts are to die for, with that Swiss touch if you like... or why not Italian tiramisu or mini pavlovas draped in chocolate ganache and fresh strawberries, just for a change!

Authentic Swiss cheese and meat fondues are always popular. Special occasions, such as wedding anniversaries, honeymoons or surprises are catered for with zest!

Dietary needs are catered for.

Contact Details

Albergo Hanmer
PO Box 79, Hanmer Springs, North Canterbury
Reservation Freephone: 0800 342 313, Phone/Fax: +64 3 315 7428
email: albergo@paradise.net.nz