Must-see hotels in Christchurch & Canterbury

  • Merivale Manor

    Christchurch

    A gracious 19th-century Victorian mansion is the hub of this elegant motel, with units both in the main house and in the more typical motel-style blocks…

  • Old Countryhouse

    Christchurch

    Spread between three separate villas, 2km east of Cathedral Sq, this chilled-out hostel has bright dorms, a reading lounge, and a lovely garden with…

  • Chalets Motel

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Soak up the mountain views from these tidy, reasonably priced, free-standing wooden chalets, set on the slopes behind the town centre. All chalets have…

  • Kakapo Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    The YHA-affiliated Kakapo has a cheery owner, a roomy kitchen and lounge, chill-busting underfloor heating and a 1st-floor sundeck. Bunk-free dorms (some…

  • Chester Street Backpackers

    Christchurch

    This relaxed wooden villa is painted in bright colours and has a sunny front room for reading. Rooms are cosy and colourful. Pipi the house cat is a…

  • Classic Villa

    Christchurch

    Pretty in pink, this 1897 house is one of Christchurch's most elegant accommodation options. Rooms are trimmed with antiques and Turkish rugs, and the…

  • Foley Towers

    Christchurch

    Sheltered by well-established trees, Foley Towers provides a range of well-maintained rooms and dorms encircling a quiet, flower-filled garden. Friendly,…

  • Le Petit Hotel

    Christchurch

    Relaxed coffee-and-croissant breakfasts, friendly owners, elegant furnishings and close proximity to Sumner Beach make this charming B&B a definite oui…

  • Geraldine Top 10 Holiday Park

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This top-notch holiday park is set amid well-established parkland right in the centre of town. Tidy accommodation ranges from budget cabins to plusher…

  • St James

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Luxuriate in a stylish modern apartment with all the mod cons, including an iPod dock and fully equipped kitchen. Sizes range from studios to two-bedroom…

  • Omahau Downs

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This farmstead, 2km north of Twizel, has three cosy, self-contained cottages (one sleeping up to 15), and a lodge with sparkling, modern rooms and a deck…

  • Scenic Views

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    An attractive timber-and-stone complex offering modern studios and apartments, most with sunny balconies or patios. Try for one of the two spa rooms,…

  • BreakFree on Cashel

    Christchurch

    This large, modern hotel in the heart of the CBD has options to suit all budgets. Rooms are compact and sharply designed, with smart TVs and sci-fi pod…

  • Fendalton House

    Christchurch

    There's only one guest room at this friendly, homestay-style B&B nestled among the leafy streets of Fendalton. Rates include a generous cooked breakfast.

  • Heritage Christchurch

    Christchurch

    Still standing grandly on Cathedral Sq, the 1909 Old Government Building owes its survival to a thorough strengthening when it was converted to a hotel in…

  • Hermitage

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Completely dominating Mt Cook Village, this famous hotel offers awesome views. While the corridors in some of the older wings can seem a little hospital…

  • Airport Gateway

    Christchurch

    Handy for early flights, this large motel offers a variety of rooms with good facilities. The newer superior rooms are very comfortable; budget rooms are…

  • Lorenzo Motor Inn

    Christchurch

    There's a Mediterranean vibe to this trim two-storey motel – the best of many on the busy Riccarton Rd strip. There are a number of options available…

  • Whitestone Cottages

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    When you just want to spread out, cook a meal, do your laundry and have your own space, these four large free-standing cottages in leafy grounds are just…

  • Flock Hill Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Near Craigieburn Forest Park and Lake Pearson, this historic high-country sheep station offers a genuine taste of rural life in its Shearers' Quarters…

  • North South Holiday Park

    Christchurch

    Just five minutes' drive from the airport, this is a good place to start or end your trip. Spacious and leafy, it has a range of on-site cabins and units,…

  • Twizel Holiday Park

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Offers green, flower-filled grounds, with grassed sites and tidy communal facilities. Basic rooms are available in an old converted maternity hospital…

  • Orari B&B

    Christchurch

    A classic 1893 home that has been lovingly updated with light-filled, pastel-toned rooms and inviting guest areas, as well as a lush front garden. A…

  • Mt Hutt Bunkhouse

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Enthusiastic on-site owners run this basic, well-equipped, bright and breezy hostel. There's a comfy lounge, and a large garden sporting a barbecue and a…

  • DOC White Horse Hill Campground

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Located 2km up the Hooker Valley from Mt Cook Village, this self-registration camping ground has a basic shelter with (cold water) sinks, tables and…

  • Glentanner Park Centre

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    On the northern shore of Lake Pukaki, 22km south of Mt Cook village, this is the nearest fully equipped camping ground to the national park. Features…

  • Peppers Bluewater Resort

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Dotted around rocky ponds and tussocky gardens, this large resort offers a wide variety of smart, contemporary accommodation, from somewhat poky hotel…

  • CentrePoint on Colombo

    Christchurch

    The friendly Kiwi-Japanese management has imbued this centrally located motel with style and comfort. Little extras such as stereos, blackout curtains and…

  • Aoraki Court Motel

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    While they wouldn't command these prices elsewhere, this clump of modern motel units offers classy decor, all the requisite mod cons and good views. Some…

  • Hanmer Backpackers

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    The town’s original backpackers is a cosy, wood-lined haven with friendly, well-travelled hosts. Well-maintained communal areas and free coffee, internet…

  • Mt Somers Holiday Park

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This small, friendly-vibe park offers pleasant sites in leafy grounds along with standard (bring your own linen) and en suite cabins. All guests have…

  • Around the World Backpackers

    Christchurch

    Friendly, well-run hostel with good facilities, Kiwiana decor and sunny back garden (complete with hammock and barbecue). Rooms are small but clean;…

  • Arthur’s Pass Alpine Motel

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    On the southern approach to the village, this cabin-style motel complex combines the homey charms of yesteryear with the beauty of double-glazing and the…

  • Amber Kiwi Holiday Park

    Christchurch

    Lovely gardens and close proximity to the city centre make this urban holiday park a great option for campervaners and campers. Tidy cabins and more…

  • Rosie’s

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Rosie has left the building but the hospitality continues at this homey, good-value B&B. Guests have use of a cosy shared lounge and kitchen; rates…

  • Eliza's Manor

    Christchurch

    An infestation of teddy bears does little to dint the heritage appeal of this large 1861 mansion. Wisteria curls around weatherboards, while inside the…

  • Tussock Peak Motor Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Modern, spotless and central, Tussock Peak has colourful decor and friendly service. Units come in studio or one- and two-bedroom incarnations; some have…

  • Big Tree Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Once a vicarage, this relaxed hostel has bunk-free dorms and wood-trimmed bathrooms. Tucked just behind is Little Tree Studio, a self-contained unit…

  • Roma on Riccarton

    Christchurch

    One of the many motels along the Riccarton Rd strip, this modern two-storey block offers clean, well-proportioned units ranging from studios to two…

  • Scenic Route Motor Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Only five minutes' walk from the town centre, these modern motel rooms have double-glazing, flat-screen TVs and even stylish wallpaper. Larger studios…

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