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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.

N
Nir
From
Israel
Excellent hostel. Everything was perfect except for the size of the cooking area which, as so many others have stated, is too small.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,961 reviews
Price from
$125.39
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.

R
Rajat
From
India
Brand new property and very tastefully designed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,470 reviews
Price from
$219.01
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.

T
Thomas
From
United States
Fabulous and gloria new hotel. The rooms are impeccable. Comfortable bed, beautiful linens, very comfortable furniture, spacious and a desk big enough to use. Lots of closet space and drawers ( if you want to unpack your luggage. Great bathroom. And the tickets for a free drink ( or coffee) get you a top rail drink happily served by friendly staff. G&T with Hendrick’s gin and Fever Few tonic. It’s a modern look in the rooms all shades of grey ( but not 50 Shades of Grey) . Front desk staff friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,403 reviews
Price from
$181.24
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...

S
Shelley
From
Australia
The facility is new with stylish finishing. We stayed at the property twice during our NZ trip. The staff was accommodating, and assisted us with our luggage storage while we went on the TransAlpine tour package. It is a 10 mins walk to Westfield shopping centre. All the three rooms we have stayed had a kitchenettes, with sufficient cooking tools for a light meal. Bed was comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,631 reviews
Price from
$121.35
1 night, 2 adults

Novotel Christchurch Airport

Hotel in Christchurch

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.

s
stanley
From
Canada
Clean, comfortable and a fantastic location at the airport
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7,852 reviews
Price from
$164.11
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.

S
Sheila
From
Jersey
We were delighted with this hotel. The warm welcome from the team, delightful garden setting with plenty of attractive seating options both inside and out, great restaurant, comfortable room. The location is super convenient for the airport yet quiet and peaceful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,949 reviews
Price from
$170.47
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.

L
Leigh
From
United States
Great location! Comfortable bed. Close to everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews
Price from
$357.69
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.

P
Patricia
From
United States
Outstanding property from the location to the cleanliness, thoughtfulness of items such as beach towels to take to the thermal springs, robes, heated floors, washer dryer, beautiful clean dishes, everything was PERFECT. I am in the travel industry and extremely particular. This rental was exquisite and. clean. Owner very nice and helpful. Would highly recommend others to stay here if in Hamner Springs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
$251.36
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Montreal

Hotel in Christchurch

Well set in the center of Christchurch, Hotel Montreal provides free WiFi, a restaurant and free private parking for guests who drive. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

E
Ernst
From
New Zealand
Originally scheduled to stay for a couple of nights, my wife and I ended up with a serious case of the flu on arrival. We managed to extend our stay by an extra 3 days. This was a lifesaver for us and our dogs. The staff here are exceedingly kind and helpful, and I mean all of them. We have stayed at lots of places, at both ends of the spectrum but the Montreal is a whole other level of great. Beds,rooms,bathroom,balcony and basically everything else is top notch,100% spot on. Thank you so much for looking after us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
Price from
$288.35
1 night, 2 adults

The Classic Villa

Hotel in Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, a 6-minute walk from Christchurch Art Gallery, The Classic Villa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

N
Nicholas
From
Brazil
The owners are simply amazing hosts. They will do their utmost to make yourself home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 713 reviews
Price from
$207.33
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,023 reviews

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 $191.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,112 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 $165.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,867 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 $258.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,060 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 $149.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,310 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 $323.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,535 reviews

Crowne Plaza Christchurch is a 4.5 star hotel, located in the heart of the CBD, 2 minutes' walk from New Regent Street and 6 minutes' walk from Christchurch Casino.

From $290.66 per night

Ski Time

Hotel in Methven
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,005 reviews

Just a 35-minute drive from Mount Hutt ski fields, Ski Time offers free WiFi and free on-site parking. It features an à la carte restaurant and a bar.

From $133.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,877 reviews

Make the most of your city escape at Rydges Latimer Christchurch where comfort, convenience, and a touch of local flavor come together.

From $235.76 per night

Budget hotels in Canterbury

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,734 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 5,008 reviews

Centrally located next to the Botanical Gardens, Canterbury Museum and Hagley Park, Hotel Give features a range of accommodations including self-contained apartments, private deluxe rooms and shared-...

From $83.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 156 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 $92.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

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

From $103 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 391 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 $104.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 301 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 $62.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews

Featuring a bar, The Famous Grouse Hotel is located in Lincoln in the Canterbury region, 12 miles from Christchurch Railway Station and 13 miles from Christchurch Art Gallery.

From $92.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

Located in Governors Bay, 8.7 miles from Christchurch Railway Station, Ōtoromiro Hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

From $99.97 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews

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.

From $386.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

Originally built in the 1880s, Merivale Manor offers elegant and luxurious accommodations with free WiFi access. Christchurch city center is only a 5-minute drive away.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

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.

From $69.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Historic Shipping Office - Akaroa features stunning water views over Akaroa Harbor. Indulge in a waterfront dinner at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,334 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 $202.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,185 reviews

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.

From $374.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,721 reviews

Set in Mount Cook National Park, The Hermitage Hotel features a range of rooms and suites all offering majestic mountain views, and most with views of Mount Cook.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Beautiful property and loved seeing the deer outside our window. The room itself was a 10+. Bed was super comfortable and the shower was wonderful. As excellent as the property was the staff and food were really the standouts. From being greater by the staff at our car when we arrived, arranging for a last minute spa treatment, to arranging a Breakfast box when we left at 4:45am to head off to our Dolphin encounter the staff was amazing. Both the included Breakfast and Dinner were Fabulous! Wish we had time to try lunch as well. Definitely on our list when we visit again and would stay longer.
Guest review by
Lisa
United States
From $56.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 478 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 $94.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 398 reviews
This is a lovely top 10, and a great example of the brand. Staff are friendly and helpful.The facilities are modern, clean and useful, comfy beds and a well stocked kitchen for those cooking for themselves The location is fantastic, walking distance to the spa and eateries and not long drive to the adrenaline fueled activities on the river
Guest review by
Hannah
United Kingdom
From $172.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 231 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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
Absolutely everything!!! Location, location,location, layout, homey inviting lounge and eating area, outstanding food, staff super friendly, private and intimate feeling accommodations.
Guest review by
Fern
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 722 reviews
we checked in on Xmas eve, staff is very kindly and smile with us all the time, and very helpful when we asked something extra, feeling like home. perfect located,
Guest review by
Jie
China
From $181.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,169 reviews
I would love to stay thanks for the Birthday Gift and the staff are very welcoming also I loved the Spa outside. Much appreciated as a weekend away
Guest review by
Rebecca Rentoul
New Zealand
From $96.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 874 reviews
Location to main area for attractions. Cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable
Guest review by
Kokonut
United States
From $63.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,052 reviews
This accommodation was amazing I can not fault it,we will definitely be staying there again next time we are down.
Guest review by
Scott
New Zealand
From $39.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,339 reviews
Great location, quite, great facilities, clean, value for money. Plenty of activities for the whole family.
Guest review by
Shell
Australia
From $230.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,388 reviews
The location was great, the staff friendly, and the grounds were well maintained and clean.
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Kokonut
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,721 reviews
Extraordinary location with epic views of Mt Cook. Good food, helpful staff, lovely hotel.
Guest review by
Amy
United States
From $646.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews
The George hotel is the best. The room is very clean, modern, beautiful. I love it.
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Hattaya
Thailand
From $259.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
Very charming building providing us with a unique setting. Very roomy!
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Debra
Canada
From $235.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,877 reviews
Nice, big room. Friendly staff. Short walk to the centre.
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Erik Wang
Norway
From $209.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,842 reviews
Clean, tidy, location, pool spa and the food is good
Guest review by
Ali
New Zealand
From $251.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 5,843 reviews
Walking distance from airport and friendly staff.
Guest review by
Rafael
Brazil
From $172.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews
Accommodating hosts. Lovely room. Great location
Guest review by
Michele
United States

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10

Fantastic city with so much to see and do.

Fantastic city with so much to see and do. Christchurch has great dining options all over the city but especially down by the riverside. It is just beautiful down there. Its a great city to walk around, unlike crappy Auckland city that nowadays you just would walk through at all. Highly recommend Christchurch City and out lying areas.
Guest review by
Robbie
New Zealand
8.0

The scenery was just magical.

The scenery was just magical. Stunning colours, peaceful landscapes. The dark skies were incredible down at the church of the Good Shepherd. My camera picked up an aurora. Magnificent. Trip up Mt John was really worth it. Amazing views but hold onto your hats! One thing I disliked was that I have food allergies and most places were not prepared to assist me. I found it quite distressing. TLV was the exception and the meal, especially created for me was delicious.
Guest review by
Mary-Louise
Australia
10

Kaikoura is so beautiful and the best place in NZ to see...

Kaikoura is so beautiful and the best place in NZ to see Whales. We took a Whale Watch Kaikoura boat trip and it was awesome. It was our second time taking this trip. The first time 4 years ago in April we saw a Sperm whale and a huge pod of dolphins. This time we saw 3 humpback whales and pods of dolphins with their babies. We've done the Kayaking trip as well and it was great. There is surfing and good hikes too. We also did miniput and the escape from at the Emporium.
Guest review by
Stacey
New Zealand
8.0

The welcome from Victoria was excellent and the information...

The welcome from Victoria was excellent and the information she supplied was very helpful, we stayed in the different pools a total of six hours until they closed at 7pm, The day was overcast with intervals of sunshine, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and some thing to wrap around you if wind is blowing, excellent place to visit for us oldies or if you have kids of all ages,
Guest review by
Davidson
8.0

Didn’t do much in Twizel itself as it was for us just a...

Didn’t do much in Twizel itself as it was for us just a stopover on a long roadie, and we had been in the area before. But there is heaps to do and see within a short drive. We had our own food with us so didn’t eat out. The camp kitchen was great.
Guest review by
Paul
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

Timaru is a delightful town set in mid Canterbury, and is...

Timaru is a delightful town set in mid Canterbury, and is strategically located so one can enjoy day trips inland. The town itself is prosperous. Caroline Bay is a delight, and has been developed to be a destination for families in particular. There are a range of eateries to cater for different tastes and pockets! An interesting range of cultural attractions worth viewing too.
Guest review by
Mark
New Zealand
10

We loved the French village vibe.

We loved the French village vibe. The shops and cafes are lovely. At The Brasserie, I mentioned it was my husband’s 70th birthday and the owner brought out a caramel slice with a candle! Loved walking along the waterfront and enjoyed a short bush walk with views, near the lighthouse. The Tini House is in a superb setting right by the water and also great gin cocktails and pizza. We had a wonderful birthday dinner at Ma Maison with a lovely waitress. Had a superb wine tasting at Caldera Estate with oysters and a freshly baked seed loaf with olive oil and herb butter. Lovely staff, especially our French waitress, Solene. The bakery in the village bakes delicious bread daily, and the butchery has superb meat products and an excellent variety of deli items. Had a great pizza lunch at French Farm Estate and enjoyed chatting with the friendly family who own it.
Guest review by
Rae
New Zealand
8.0

Pleasant and friendly country city with easy access and...

Pleasant and friendly country city with easy access and roads. Quality shopping and food outlets. Close to rivers, lake and mountains and handy on why to Dunedin. Two very interesting museum - aviation and old world. The park gardens are superb for walks and picnic.
Guest review by
Nevin
New Zealand
10

A great little town with so much to offer.

A great little town with so much to offer. The Blue Pub had great food suitable for all the family's tastes. Everything you could want is available in the town. Lots of activities to do and the Opuke Pools are a must. We had the kids with us so didn't get to experience the adults only side of things where private pools and dining are available.
Guest review by
Doon & Steve
New Zealand