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Drifter Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch

Conveniently set in Christchurch, Drifter Christchurch provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

K
Katrina
From
Philippines
I love the facilities and the location right next to the bus interchange. Everything is walkable from here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,146 reviews
Price from
$119.07
1 night, 2 adults

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch

Ideally set in Christchurch, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch has a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service.

P
Paula
From
Canada
Proximity to the Centre & Botanical Gardens. History with the builder
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,391 reviews
Price from
$229.50
1 night, 2 adults

The Mayfair

Hotel in Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, a 12-minute walk from Canterbury Museum, The Mayfair has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

S
Sue
From
Canada
Great room, clean and well appointed. Staff were outstanding!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,403 reviews
Price from
$229.30
1 night, 2 adults

Golden Hotel

Hotel in Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, within 1.7 miles of Christchurch Railway Station and 2.9 miles of Canterbury Museum, Golden Hotel provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property...

T
Tieli
From
Canada
Convinent location, extremely friendly staff, comfortable room, great experience to me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,685 reviews
Price from
$120.79
1 night, 2 adults

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Lake Tekapo

Located in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson, Galaxy Boutique Hotel has accommodations with a shared lounge and free private parking. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.

m
mich
From
Singapore
Everything about our stay was perfect. View is great, bathtub is lovely and very smartly designed with the glass. Tastefully designed and felt like luxury. The soap/shampoo/conditioner/body balm was super luxurious as well - made me go google on where I can buy it from. We were here on our honeymoon and they went the extra mile with rose petals and chocolates and towels folded to look like swans. Staff was really sweet and she helped us move our luggages up the slope to our room on level two, explained how everything worked. Breakfast was great - with cooked eggs (scrambled or fried) and bacon and grilled tomato and hashbrown etc, made to order when youre in the dining room (you can also opt to have it served in your room). Thank you so much for such a lovely stay!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,170 reviews
Price from
$403.12
1 night, 2 adults

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch

Located just 5 minutes from Christchurch International Airport, this hotel offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle service, plus an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, sauna and a fitness center.

Z
ZHIWU
From
China
The manager and the receptionist of front desk are very very nice and helpful. I will definitely stay again. I like this hotel very much. The restaurant is so good. The food is delicious. The service is very nice. The location is very good. It just like a park and comfortable. The shuttle of hotel is available at anytime we asked.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,918 reviews
Price from
$169.68
1 night, 2 adults

The Waimate Lodges

Hotel in Waimate

The Waimate Lodges is offering accommodations in Waimate. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and luggage storage space. There's a terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

E
Eileen
From
New Zealand
Great couple running the facility who offered Excellent local restaurant recommendations. Provided secure storage of our cycles. Very friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
$74.78
1 night, 2 adults

Tussock Hill Vineyard Retreats

Hotel in Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, 4.9 miles from Christchurch Art Gallery, Tussock Hill Vineyard Retreats has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

S
Sarah
From
United Kingdom
No TV ,linked music to the sound system and had a lovely relaxing night chilling in the room, a rare occurrence having time to relax and take in the amazing views.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
$207.07
1 night, 2 adults

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Hotel in Lake Tekapo

Located in Lake Tekapo, Grand Suites Lake Tekapo is 27 miles from Mt. Dobson. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

C
Chen
From
China
very clean, can see the lake from the balcony, lovely view. Quiet, safe. If the price can be cheaper that will be perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 535 reviews
Price from
$356.05
1 night, 2 adults

Oakview

Hotel in Hanmer Springs

Located in Hanmer Springs, Oakview offers 5-star accommodations with a garden. The hotel also has free WiFi and free private parking.

N
Nicola
From
New Zealand
It is in a great location, within walking distance of hot pools, cafes, and shops. The room is beautifully maintained and has everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
Price from
$235.83
1 night, 2 adults
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Canterbury's best hotels with breakfast

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Located in Kaikoura, a few steps from Kaikoura Beach, Sudima Kaikōura has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a restaurant.

From $223.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,274 reviews

Located conveniently in the center of Christchurch, Christchurch City Hotel has air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.

From $185.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,095 reviews

Conveniently located in the center of Christchurch, Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a restaurant.

From $131.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,714 reviews

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch encapsulates modern design and innovation and is ideally located within a short stroll to the heart of the city and within close proximity to a number of Christchurch’s...

From $168.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,033 reviews

Set in Christchurch, 0.6 mi from Christchurch Art Gallery, The Muse Christchurch Art Hotel offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $114.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,258 reviews

Located in Christchurch, a 8-minute walk from Christchurch Art Gallery, Sudima Christchurch City has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From $228.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 7,652 reviews

Located in Christchurch, 5.6 miles from Christchurch Railway Station, Novotel Christchurch Airport has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

From $169.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,452 reviews

Crowne Plaza Christchurch is a 4.5 star hotel, located in the heart of the CBD, directly opposite Te Pae Christchurch Convention Center, 2 minutes' walk from New Regent Street and Christchurch Town...

From $165.08 per night

Budget hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,778 reviews

Located 3.1 mi from AMI Stadium in Christchurch, Racecourse Hotel and Motor Lodge features free WiFi access and free private parking.

From $80.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,161 reviews

The Garden Hotel, Christchurch features a restaurant, and ample free on-site parking. It is 650 metres from Shirley Golf Course and 850 metres from Palms Shopping Mall.

From $124.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,267 reviews

Towers on the Park offers comfortable modern accommodations with free Wi-Fi and digital satellite TV.

From $91.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 5,039 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

Located in Timaru, a 15-minute walk from Caroline Bay Beach, The Fort Timaru has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

From $98.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews

Located in Amberley, The Amberley Hotel features a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $102.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews

Featuring a garden, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Stronechrubie Accommodation and Restaurant is located in Mount Somers, 19 miles from Mount Hutt and 25 miles from Mt. Hutt.

From $103.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews

Featuring a bar, The Brown Pub is located in Methven in the Canterbury region, 7.9 miles from Mount Hutt and 16 miles from Mt. Hutt.

From $74.20 per night

Hotels in Canterbury you can book without a credit card

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Located in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson, Galaxy Boutique Hotel has accommodations with a shared lounge and free private parking. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Located just 5 minutes from Christchurch International Airport, this hotel offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle service, plus an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, sauna and a fitness center.

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Stay Timaru

Hotel in Timaru
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

Located in Timaru and with Caroline Bay Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, Stay Timaru has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Boasting stunning views of mountains, river and the valley, Bealey Hotel is within a 30-minute drive of 5 ski fields. It offers a restaurant, barbecue facilities and free on-site parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,705 reviews

Breathtaking backdrops? Check. Lush gardens and towering trees? Absolutely.

From $155.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews

Located in Akaroa, a 8-minute walk from Akaroa Beach, The Grand Hotel & Bar - Akaroa provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

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From $141.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 5,779 reviews
As it's very close to the airport, this is convenient place to stay if you've recently arrived after a long-haul flight and need a day to recover. It's located adjacent to an excellent cafe and a little strip mall with a grocery store and a few other restaurants, so you can easily recharge and stock up before you head off to explore the South Island. The hotel itself is very nice, and I paid a little extra to get the breakfast buffet the next morning, which was delicious. Staff was incredibly friendly, highly recommend.
Guest review by
Klein
United States
From $190.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 569 reviews
We were welcomed immediately by Sharon, the manager, and she also helped us carry our luggage upstairs. Because we are elderly she asked if there was anything we needed to make things easier for us, eg. a downstairs apartment rather than upstairs. We loved the view from upstairs. We offered to fix a squeaky door hinge but a handyman came and fixed it the moment we mentioned it. Sharon was full of ideas and suggestions for meals and activities. They all worked out well.
Guest review by
Hans
New Zealand
From $85.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
We booked a cabin for 3 nights. Us and our 2yr old and 4yr old. The cabin was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. It has a lovely little deck area then onto a lawn which was perfect for the children. A playground in the main camping area also fab. Toilets and showers really close. Everything was clean and the owners are lovely. We had such a great time.
Guest review by
Imogene
New Zealand
From $360.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 853 reviews
The staff were very helpful & kind. Sadly, our flight was changed and our stay at The George was shortened a bit. I wish we could have stayed longer. The room was comfortable, spacious, clean, and inviting. The heated floors on the bathroom were very nice. When 8 make it back to Christchurch one day, I will definitely book a stay at The George. Thank you.
Guest review by
Janet
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,041 reviews
Well appointed kitchen, nice size, great porch, very quiet. Location pretty close to town, could walk. Grocery store close by. Most restaurants downtown. Washer and dryer worked well. We used the BBQ 3 nights, great!
Guest review by
Lisa
United States
From $189.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Everything. The bed. The fixtures. The ISS viewing hatch. The book of instructions… wry sense of humor. The toilet. (It’s must-see!) And to top it off, Bob & Helen are exceptional hosts!!
Guest review by
David
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
Grea location. Clean, tidy park. All the amenities you could need. Super helpful staff. Great playground for children. Awesome for families.
Guest review by
Lauren
New Zealand
From $105.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 868 reviews
Room clean, well-equipped, close to amenities Even though the holiday park was fully booked both nights, it wasn't noisy Loved the hot tub
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Debra
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews
Everything about Lakestone Lodge was exceptional. The friendly staff, the view, the service, and the facilities.
Guest review by
Khalil
Australia
From $4,081.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
everything! accommodation, food, atmosphere, staff, and the incredible surrounding!
Guest review by
Ilan
Israel
From $209.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 626 reviews
Central location with easy access to restaurants, shopping, casinos, and pubs.
Guest review by
Sonny
United States
From $191.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews
Very charming building providing us with a unique setting. Very roomy!
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Debra
Canada
From $171.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,903 reviews
Proximity to downtown, ease of parking, and beautiful amenities
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Evan
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,437 reviews
Clean, complete amenities, safe, nice scenery
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Vinoya
Philippines
From $110.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,804 reviews
Friendly, helpful staff. Great breakfast.
Guest review by
Keith
United States
From $180.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,195 reviews
Hot tubs, View, Comfort, Breakfast
Guest review by
Steven
United States
From $52.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,288 reviews
The cleanliness and friendly staff
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John
Spain

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10

We always love our trips to Christchurch, regularly going to...

We always love our trips to Christchurch, regularly going to watch cricket at Hagley Oval - a special and unique cricket pitch. But the City has many other options; for arts and culture as well as sport, and a diverse selection of places to eat. I've visited many times and have never been disappointed in terms of what's on offer.
Guest review by
Sue
New Zealand
8.0

We loved the awesome views of the lake.

We loved the awesome views of the lake. We enoyed our day at the Hot Springs. We were disappointed that our star gazing tours were cancelled due to poor weather. Had a great meal at the Chinese restaurant, Jade Palace. Otherwise we mainly ate at our accommodation and cooked for ourselves.
Guest review by
Josie
Australia
8.0

Kaikoura is famous for whale watching - unfortunately we...

Kaikoura is famous for whale watching - unfortunately we didn't see too many on our tripalthough the whale watching company (there is only one - based next to the train station) was very efficient. The seal colony on the peninsular was very interesting (lots of seals everywhere - even in the grass) and worth driving down to. Only part of the beach is safe - the section between Anzac Park and the peninsular so I presume this is the area popular with surfers although on our full day there the weather was poor so not many people in the sea. There appears to be a good selection of accommodation in that area and a variety of places to eat.
Guest review by
Lesley Pye
United Kingdom
8.0

Twizel was an area for farming & sheep grazing until the NZ...

Twizel was an area for farming & sheep grazing until the NZ Govt decided to connect all the Alpine Lochs via a series Canals & Power Plants to create a Massive Hydro Power Scheme in the late 60's. It took nearly 20 years, but at the completion of the Power Project the Village of Twizel was established & the Power scheme workers & residents wanted the town to remain. Luckily they won the day & Twizel became part of The MacKenzie County Council set up & is now a Tourist Mecca for Alpine Enthusiasts. A great place to base yourself whilst visiting Mount Cook/Aoraki & the surrounding Ben Ohau Valley Region. Twizel still has that quaintness of a small Alpine Village, a quality that seems to have been lost in other nearby Tourist Meccas.
Guest review by
Capt. Robert McKay Gray
Australia
10

We were on motorbike tour of South Island.

We were on motorbike tour of South Island. We spent only one night there and enjoyed our soak in the hot pools and our evening out. Sadly We didnt have time to enjoy the many outdoor activities on offer.
Guest review by
Martin Meyers
New Zealand
10

Mount Cook Village is a great location if you are planning...

Mount Cook Village is a great location if you are planning to do some walks in the area. We did the Hooker Valley Track, Sealy Tarn Track, and the Tasman Glacier View after which we were exhausted and travelling to another location would have been a bit much. Staying at the village was the best decision. At night you can travel slightly out to get the most exceptional views of stars and in the morning you wake up to unbelievably beautiful views of mountains. If you are lucky you might just get some snow.
Guest review by
Waldo
New Zealand
10

The town looks more developed than we visited Timaru 53...

The town looks more developed than we visited Timaru 53 years ago. Thought the development was far more progressive than Dunedin where we lived between 1970 and 1973. Enjoyed visiting the Art Gallery and the beach
Guest review by
Govindasamy
Australia
6.0

Dining options were very poor for a location that sells...

Dining options were very poor for a location that sells itself as French. Highlight was fish and chips and the local cinema. Nice cafes and great location. We were lucky to be staying at Beaufort House and breakfast saw us through the day.
Guest review by
Ronnie
United Kingdom
8.0

Quiet town with all the amenities.

Quiet town with all the amenities. There is a nice cafe/restaurant called Eat which is worth a visit with very tasty and good value meals. Over the road, Mount Hutt takeaways offers tasty and good value fare as well. It serves Chinese takeaways and fish and chips. Of course there's also the Fairlie Bakehouse with its home made pies which are worth sampling.
Guest review by
Mike C
Australia
10

We spent most of our time catching up with our American...

We spent most of our time catching up with our American family, however the restuarant we went to had a fabulous menu and was excellent food. The christmas lights wrapped around the tree trunks which run through the main street were magical.
Guest review by
DebFulton
New Zealand