The Best Hotels Closest to Canterbury Museum in Christchurch for 2026

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A modern bedroom with a sofa, a bed, a nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

A living room with two grey sofas, a small white table, and a dining table with chairs.

A compact room with a black sofa, a small round table with two chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A living room with two blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. Adelphi Motel

Merivale, 1.4 km from Canterbury Museum

Christmas

￥13,665

￥15,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A row of traditional-style buildings with stone accents and multiple windows, likely part of a hotel or residential complex.

A bedroom with a bed, a circular mirror, a small shelf, and a door leading to another room.

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and cabinets. There is a chair and a small table in the adjacent living area.

A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a coffee machine, and a countertop.

2. The Elmwood Motel

Merivale, 1.6 km from Canterbury Museum

Rosalind

￥16,008

￥18,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile design.

A motel sign with amenities like WiFi and air conditioning.

A modern room with a grey sofa, a small table with chairs, a vase with flowers, and two wall-mounted air conditioning units.

3. Golden Star Motel

Riccarton, 2 km from Canterbury Museum

Sarah

￥12,023

￥14,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows overlooking the street.

A modern hotel room with two large beds, a sofa, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with a view of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A restaurant with blue booths, wooden tables, and chairs.

4. The Mayfair

Christchurch City Centre, 0.9 km from Canterbury Museum

Brett

￥27,017

￥31,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a glass table and white chairs.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink and a glass dining table.

A modern multi-story hotel with a reception area, parking, and a motorcycle parked in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a window with curtains, and a bedside table.

5. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

Christchurch City Centre, 0.9 km from Canterbury Museum

Ray

￥15,602

￥18,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A cozy room with a purple sofa, wooden flooring, and a brick wall. There are books on a table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.

A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a white lamp, a television on the wall, and a window.

A spacious attic bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a dining area.

6. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 0.2 km from Canterbury Museum

Robert

￥24,776

￥28,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a built-in microwave.

A hotel kitchen with a sink, breakfast items, and a sign with induction cooktop instructions.

7. Quest on Kilmore

Christchurch City Centre, 0.8 km from Canterbury Museum

Dawei

￥16,986

￥19,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A narrow forest path flanked by large ferns and trees, leading to a building with a window and a door.

A garden patio with stone seating, a small table, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a plant.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Sherborne Motor Lodge

Saint Albans, 1.8 km from Canterbury Museum

Staci

￥10,329

￥11,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bar area with a neon-lit ceiling, a counter with a marble-like front, and shelves with bottles.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa with a blue pillow, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a green chair, potted plants, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a round table, a TV, and a window with a city view.

9. Christchurch City Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 0.8 km from Canterbury Museum

Florence

￥21,724

￥25,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

10. The Kilmore Collection

Christchurch City Centre, 0.5 km from Canterbury Museum

Claudia

￥30,989

￥35,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

A modern living room with two beige sofas, a glass coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa bed.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

11. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 1.6 km from Canterbury Museum

Adam

￥13,903

￥15,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a central yellow ottoman, a staircase, and multiple seating areas.

12. Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 0.8 km from Canterbury Museum

Lisa

￥19,805

￥22,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A two-story house with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a covered patio.

A dining area with white tables and chairs, a menu board, and two paintings on the walls.

A staircase with a wooden handrail, a chandelier, a mirror with hats, and a floral arrangement.

A modern building with a balcony, a patio area with chairs, and a garden with a red-leafed tree.

13. The Grange Motel

Christchurch City Centre, 0.4 km from Canterbury Museum

Tyler

￥12,641

￥14,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a kitchen with a bar, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the city through the window.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a built-in shelving unit.

14. Hotel Montreal

Christchurch City Centre, 0.6 km from Canterbury Museum

Yinglian

￥38,756

￥44,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a wooden deck, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and a garden with ferns.

A modern elevator with a metallic finish, adjacent to a staircase with wooden paneling and metal handrails.

A modern interior with a glass staircase leading to a second floor, a visible door, and a lighted wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a glass coffee table, and a large window with a view of the outside.

15. 103 Prince of Bealey Motel

Christchurch City Centre, 1.2 km from Canterbury Museum

Yuji

￥12,873

￥15,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A multi-story hotel with a red-tiled roof, a landscaped front yard, and a large tree providing shade.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

16. Roma on Riccarton Motel

Riccarton, 1.6 km from Canterbury Museum

Steve

￥16,601

￥19,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A two-story hotel with a balcony, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a well-maintained garden.

A grand staircase with a chandelier, a wooden desk with a mirror, and a red framed artwork on the wall.

A two-story house with a central entrance, a green roof, and a front porch.

A dining area with white tables and chairs, a white ceiling, and two paintings on the walls.

17. The Grange Boutique B & B

Christchurch City Centre, 0.4 km from Canterbury Museum

Wendy

￥23,222

￥26,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern building with a covered entrance, a staircase, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a large vase on a pedestal, a staircase, and a window with a view of the outside.

A kitchen with a sink, microwave, kettle, and a washing machine.

A modern living room with a glass partition, a potted plant, a lamp, and a sofa.

18. Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments

Christchurch City Centre, 1.4 km from Canterbury Museum

Glenda

￥11,921

￥13,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

An indoor seating area with a modern design, featuring a long wooden bench with cushions and a glass partition separating the seating area from the dining space.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and washing machine.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a clock and a small table.

A restaurant interior with multiple dining tables, chairs, hanging pendant lights, a bar area, and a yellow bench along the wall.

19. Sudima Christchurch City

Christchurch City Centre, 0.8 km from Canterbury Museum

Kelly

￥33,129

￥38,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a well-lit interior visible through the windows.

A modern interior with a curved staircase, metallic railings, and a patterned wall.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a green wall, and a view of the restaurant interior.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a desk, and a window with a view.

20. The George Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 0.6 km from Canterbury Museum

Ms Terri

￥34,458

￥40,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Canterbury Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Adelphi Motel	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
The Elmwood Motel	9.8 Exceptional 69 reviews	View
Golden Star Motel	9.6 Exceptional 455 reviews	View
The Mayfair	9.6 Exceptional 343 reviews	View
Focus Motel And Executive Suites	9.6 Exceptional 501 reviews	View

Top Canterbury Museum Hotel Reviews

Christchurch City Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean comfortable"

Bealey Quarter

8/10 Good

"Restaurant had amazing food and friendly staff, room was clean and had everything we needed. Pool tables available is a huge bonus, (annoying how it takes $2 a game). Courtyard area is peaceful with plenty of seating dining and hammocks."

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

8/10 Good

"X"

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very comfortable and the entire hotel was very clean. The building itself is very modern and looks almost brand new. We really liked the attached restaurant/bar as well. We received excellent and helpful service at both the hotel and the restaurant. For us, the location worked very well and allowed us to walk to many areas for shopping, dining and even the Botanical Gardens. The city itself is beautiful with many artistic features and murals, stunning architecture and beautiful gardens."

Drifter Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and fun"

Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room, felt clean and great views from level 16"

Sudima Christchurch City

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to end our 2 week holiday in New Zealand. The staff were so helpful, the spa was wonderful & we had a delicious dinner in the restaurant."

Quest on Cambridge

10/10 Excellent

"Morden, new, clean, great facilities, lots of spaces, walking distance to riverside market, art gallery… just to remember to book the parking with the accommodation."

ibis Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"町の中心部にあり、どこに行くにも便利。設備は贅沢なものではないが必要十分。"

Other attractions near Canterbury Museum

Christchurch Art Gallery

9.0/10 (220 reviews)

Browse exhibitions of works by artists from New Zealand and around the world displayed in the halls of a striking glass-fronted building.

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Robert McDougall Art Gallery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Robert McDougall Art Gallery during your trip to Christchurch. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Christ's College

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the campus of Christ's College, during your trip to Christchurch. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

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The Arts Centre

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to The Arts Centre during your stay in Christchurch. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

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Christchurch Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Christchurch Arts Centre during your stay in Christchurch. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Rutherford's Den

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rutherford's Den during your travels in Christchurch. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Victoria Lake

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Victoria Lake during your travels in Christchurch. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Nurses' Memorial Chapel

Find out about the history of Christchurch when you spend time at Nurses' Memorial Chapel. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Canterbury Museum?

Canterbury Museum is located in a welcoming area of Christchurch known for its picturesque gardens and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 753 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Canterbury Museum?

Adjacent to Canterbury Museum, Hotel Give is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good choices within a short distance include BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch and Carnmore Hotel Christchurch.

How many hotels will I find close to Canterbury Museum?

Expedia has 753 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Canterbury Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Canterbury Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Canterbury Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Canterbury Museum?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Canterbury Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Canterbury Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Rutherford's Den, and Quake City. While you're exploring, swing by Riccarton House, Ferrymead Heritage Park, and Nurses' Memorial Chapel to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Town Hall, and The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts.

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Our top choices for Canterbury Museum hotels

1. Adelphi Motel

2. The Elmwood Motel

3. Golden Star Motel

4. The Mayfair

5. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

6. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

7. Quest on Kilmore

8. Sherborne Motor Lodge

9. Christchurch City Hotel

10. The Kilmore Collection

11. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

12. Distinction Christchurch Hotel

13. The Grange Motel

14. Hotel Montreal

15. 103 Prince of Bealey Motel

16. Roma on Riccarton Motel

17. The Grange Boutique B & B

18. Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments

19. Sudima Christchurch City

20. The George Christchurch

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Top Canterbury Museum Hotel Reviews

Christchurch City Hotel

Bealey Quarter

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch

Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG

Sudima Christchurch City

Quest on Cambridge

ibis Christchurch

Other attractions near Canterbury Museum

Christchurch Art Gallery

Robert McDougall Art Gallery

Christ's College

The Arts Centre

Christchurch Arts Centre

Rutherford's Den

Victoria Lake

Nurses' Memorial Chapel

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