Must-see hotels in Christchurch & Canterbury

  • Vicarage

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Housed in a restored Anglican vicarage, this charming boutique hotel is a very relaxing place to stay. Named after former vicars of Geraldine, the seven…

  • Lakestone Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Daytime views from Lakestone Lodge's spectacular hilltop location include Lake Pukaki and alpine peaks, and there's a guests-only opportunity to survey…

  • Onuku Farm Hostel

    Banks Peninsula

    Set on a working farm 6km south of Akaroa, this blissfully isolated backpackers has a grassy camping area, simple, tidy rooms in a farmhouse and …

  • Eco Villa

    Christchurch

    There are only eight rooms in this beautifully renovated villa, each individually decorated with luxe fittings and muted colours. The lovely shared lounge…

  • Hotel Montreal

    Christchurch

    Handy to all the city sights and Victoria St's restaurants, this upmarket hotel occupies a revamped apartment building. Swanky suites are boldly styled in…

  • Beaufort House

    Banks Peninsula

    Tucked away on a quiet street behind gorgeous gardens, this lovely 1878 house is adorned with covetable artwork and antiques. Of the five individually…

  • Woodbank Park Cottages

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Nestled among the trees, these two plush cottages are a six-minute drive from Hanmer but feel a million miles away. Decor is crisp and modern, with wrap…

  • Halfmoon Cottage

    Banks Peninsula

    This pretty 1896 cottage, 12km from Akaroa and right on the water, is a blissful place to spend a few days lazing on the big verandas or in the hammocks…

  • Lake Tekapo Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This fabulously designed, luxurious B&B is filled to the brim with covetable contemporary Kiwi art, and boasts painterly views of the lake and mountains…

  • Jailhouse

    Christchurch

    From 1874 to 1999 this was Addington Prison; it's now one of Christchurch's most appealing and friendly hostels. Private rooms are a bit on the small side…

  • Peel Forest DOC Campsite

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Near the Rangitata River, around 3km north of Green Man at Peel Forest store, this lovely camping ground is equipped with basic two- to four-berth cabins …

  • Aoraki/Mt Cook Alpine Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This lovely family-run lodge has en suite rooms, including some suitable for families and two with kitchenettes; most have views. The huge lounge and…

  • George

    Christchurch

    The George has 53 luxe rooms in a defiantly 1970s-looking building on the fringe of Hagley Park. Discreet staff attend to every whim, and ritzy extras…

  • Wilderness Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    For tranquillity and natural grandeur, this midsize alpine lodge tucked into beech forest just off the highway takes some beating. It's a class act, with…

  • La Rochelle

    Banks Peninsula

    Tidy, modern and reasonably priced, La Rochelle has a range of excellent motel units within walking distance of the main village. Each room has a…

  • Cheltenham House

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This large 1930s house has room for both a billiard table and a grand piano. There are four art-filled suites in the main house and two in cosy garden…

  • Alpenhorn Chalet

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This small, inviting home has a leafy conservatory housing an indoor spa pool, a log fire and complimentary espresso coffee. Bedrooms are spacious and…

  • Lake Ohau Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Idyllically sited on the western shore of remote Lake Ohau, 42km west of Twizel, accommodation includes everything from budget rooms with shared…

  • Smylies Accommodation

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This well-seasoned, welcoming, YHA-associated hostel has a piano, manga comics galore, a DVD library and a wood-burning fire in the large communal kitchen…

  • Jucy Snooze Christchurch

    Christchurch

    Only a 10-minute walk from the airport, this flashpackers offers Japanese-style capsule beds in place of traditional dorms. The 'pods' are cosy and…

  • Drifters Inn

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Compact and spotless rooms combine with spacious shared facilities, including a modern and well-equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge, providing guests…

  • Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    With a prime position right on the lakefront, this sprawling complex has something for everyone. Backpackers get the cosy, log-cabin lodge, while others…

  • Arthur's Pass Motel & Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Stylishly decorated options at this diverse complex include modern bedrooms sharing a fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining area – a good way to meet…

  • Musterer's

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    On the western edge of Fairlie, these stylish self-contained cottages afford all mod cons with the bonus of a shared barbecue area and woolshed 'lounge' –…

  • Glendeer Lodge

    Timaru

    Set on 5 acres 4km south of Timaru, this purpose-built lodge is a peaceful option away from busy SH1. Walk to the lighthouse, relax in the garden watching…

  • YHA Christchurch

    Christchurch

    Smart, well-run 100-plus-bed hostel conveniently located near Canterbury Museum and the Botanic Gardens. Dorms and doubles include many with en suite…

  • Heartland Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    On the leafy outskirts of town, this elegant modern house offers spacious, en suite rooms and a comfortable, convivial communal space. Friendly hosts…

  • Peel Forest Lodge

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This delightful log cabin hidden in the forest has four rooms and sleeps eight people. It only takes one booking at a time, so you and your posse will…

  • Arthur's Pass Village B&B

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This lovingly restored former railway cottage is now a cosy B&B, with two well-appointed guest rooms. Breakfast on free-range bacon and eggs, pancakes and…

  • Okuti Garden

    Banks Peninsula

    Ecologically sound creds are just part of this delightfully eccentric package that includes a house truck and a series of romantic yurts dotted throughout…

  • Hanmer Springs Top 10

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This family-friendly park is just a few minutes’ walk from the town's eponymous pools. Kids will love the playground and jumping pillow. Take your pick…

  • Rawhiti Backpackers

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    On a hillside on the edge of town, this former maternity hospital is now a sunny and spacious hostel with well-maintained communal areas, bright rooms…

  • Tailor Made Tekapo Backpackers

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Spread over three well-tended houses on a peaceful street five minutes' walk from town, this sociable hostel offers bright dorms (with no bunks) and cosy…

  • Pomeroy’s on Kilmore

    Christchurch

    Even if this cute wooden house wasn't the sister and neighbour of the city's best craft-beer pub, it would still be one of our favourites. Three of the…

  • Haka Lodge

    Christchurch

    Sprawled across three floors of a charming suburban house, Haka Lodge offers colourful bunk-free dorms and cheery doubles. Bonuses include a comfy lounge…

  • Christchurch Top 10

    Christchurch

    Family owned and operated for nearly 50 years, this large holiday park has a wide range of accommodation along with various campervan nooks and grassy…

  • Rakaia Gorge Camping Ground

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    There are no powered sites here, only toilets, showers and a small kitchen shelter, but don't let that put you off. This is the best camping ground for…

  • Chalet Boutique Motel

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    The 'boutique motel' tag doesn't do justice to this collection of attractive accommodation options in three adjacent properties beside the lake. The…

  • Old Glenmark Vicarage

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    There are two divine options in this beautifully restored vicarage: cosy up with bed and breakfast in the main house, or lounge around in the character…

  • Dorset House Backpackers

    Christchurch

    Built in 1871, this tranquil wooden villa has a sunny deck, a large regal lounge with a pool table, and great kitchen facilities. Dorms feature beds…