Christchurch & Canterbury
Dotted around rocky ponds and tussocky gardens, this large resort offers a wide variety of smart, contemporary accommodation, from somewhat poky hotel…
Must-see hotels in Christchurch & Canterbury
Banks Peninsula
There are 12 tidy, modern units at this friendly motel set one block back from the esplanade. All have kitchenettes, but given the proximity to Akaroa's…
Christchurch
The friendly Kiwi-Japanese management has imbued this centrally located motel with style and comfort. Little extras such as stereos, blackout curtains and…
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…
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…
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…
Banks Peninsula
Grandstand views of the harbour and peninsula hills are the main drawcard at this basic holiday park. Cabins and motel units are dated but tidy, while the…
Christchurch
Friendly, well-run hostel with good facilities, Kiwiana decor and sunny back garden (complete with hammock and barbecue). Rooms are small but clean;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Wood-panelled ceilings add a rustic quality to these cosy, well-equipped, self-contained A-frame chalets, available as studios or one- and two-bedroom…
Christchurch
Colombo's attractive units are equipped with Sky TV, CD players, double-glazed windows and spa baths. Options range from studios to two-bedroom apartments.
Christchurch & Canterbury
You can camp at Klondyke Corner, 8km south of Arthur’s Pass. There are toilets, but otherwise facilities are basic, with only stream water for boiling.
Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite
Christchurch & Canterbury
You can camp within Arthur’s Pass township at this basic public shelter, opposite the DOC, where there’s stream water, a sink, tables and toilets.
Christchurch & Canterbury
You can camp for free at Hawdon Shelter, 24km south of Arthur’s Pass. Facilities are limited to toilets and stream water for boiling.
Banks Peninsula
This somewhat tatty backpackers spills over two neighbouring houses in the centre of town, with basic cabins in the large back garden. Rooms in the main…
Christchurch
This old place is reminiscent of a big shared house, with a grungy ambience that is matched by prices that are cheaper than most.
