The Best Hotels Closest to Christchurch Gondola in Christchurch for 2026

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A hotel room with two beds, a glass-enclosed shower, and a bedside table with a lamp.

1. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 8.4 km from Christchurch Gondola

"The hotel location is fine, but anywhere in Christchurch city will be close to everything there. I stayed in a 'club room' which was very ordinary and in need of some improvement. Worst of all was the club lounge - terrible location and atmosphere, and a complete waste of money unless you're there only for the free evening drinks. The evening canapes were so ordinary and almost exactly the same every evening. The club floor breakfast was ridiculous - cereal, dried fruit, salami, cold ham and...

￥24,644

￥28,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building with multiple floors, outdoor seating area, and decorative metal panels.

A beach with a wooden structure on the sand, a pier in the background, and footprints leading to the water.

A balcony with two yellow chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and modern high-rises.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

2. Hotel Give

Christchurch City Centre, 8.7 km from Christchurch Gondola

David

￥8,068

￥9,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A balcony with white blinds, a small table, and two chairs.

A backyard with a swimming pool, a wooden deck, and a pink flamingo float.

A hotel with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating amenities like a restaurant, bar, and pool.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a hanging light fixture, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

3. Õtoromiro Hotel

6.4 km from Christchurch Gondola

Dayaan

￥10,506

￥12,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with picnic tables and a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a curved shower enclosure, two beds with white linens, a wooden ceiling, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern building with a reception area and a function room.

A wooden staircase with metal railings and a grey carpeted floor.

4. Bealey Quarter

Christchurch City Centre, 8.8 km from Christchurch Gondola

Stephen

￥7,282

￥8,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.

A modern conference room with a long table, black chairs, a projector screen, and a large plant wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view, and a bedside table with a lamp.

5. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 8 km from Christchurch Gondola

Alvaro

￥7,141

￥8,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern interior with a bar area, large potted plants, and a view through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small armchair, a bedside table, and a floor lamp.

A modern building with large windows, a prominent sign, and a mix of architectural styles.

6. Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 7.9 km from Christchurch Gondola

Scott

￥13,103

￥15,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

A corner room with a glass partition, a small table, two chairs, and a potted plant.

7. Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments

Christchurch City Centre, 9.1 km from Christchurch Gondola

Anita

￥11,875

￥13,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

8. Adelphi Motel

Merivale, 9.9 km from Christchurch Gondola

Christmas

￥12,779

￥14,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern living room with a wooden accent wall, a teal sofa, a small table, and a chair.

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

9. Quest on Kilmore

Christchurch City Centre, 8.7 km from Christchurch Gondola

Dawei

￥16,906

￥19,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A living room with teal walls, a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.

10. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 8.6 km from Christchurch Gondola

Robert

￥21,154

￥24,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A swimming pool with a hot tub and a covered seating area, surrounded by a white building with large windows and blue lighting.

A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a green exit sign.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a post office sign, and a decorative pillar.

A modern hotel room with a white vanity, a large mirror, a bed with a grey quilt, and a nightstand with a lamp.

11. Pavilions Hotel

Merivale, 9.8 km from Christchurch Gondola

Katie

￥11,195

￥13,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A modern building with the name 'Mayfair' prominently displayed.

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

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.

12. The Mayfair

Christchurch City Centre, 9.4 km from Christchurch Gondola

Brett

￥28,788

￥33,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A coastal view with a rocky cliff and houses.

A residential area with houses, a driveway, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A parking lot with several cars and a view of the beach and ocean.

A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and industrial cranes.

13. Cave Rock Guest House

Sumner, 4.6 km from Christchurch Gondola

Inshirah

￥11,674

￥13,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hallway with a door labeled 601 and 602, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "QUEST".

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a TV, a lamp, and a kitchenette.

14. Quest on Cambridge

Christchurch City Centre, 8.3 km from Christchurch Gondola

Kevin

￥16,555

￥19,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and indoor plants.

The entrance to Carnmore Hotel Christchurch with a modern design, including a glass facade and a clear view of the surrounding area.

15. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 8.8 km from Christchurch Gondola

Troy

￥16,094

￥18,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A motor lodge with a sign indicating a vacancy. The lodge features a traditional architectural style with a peaked roof and a small gazebo-like structure.

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

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

16. Amross Court Motor Lodge

Christchurch City Centre, 9.5 km from Christchurch Gondola

Tilson

￥11,627

￥13,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A train station with a luggage storage area, a ticket counter, and a computer displaying Google.

A sign for 'jailhouse accommodation' with a brick wall and greenery.

A two-story building with a sign reading 'jailhouse accommodation' and a gated entrance.

A hotel corridor with a central staircase, white railings, and purple lighting.

17. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Addington, 8.8 km from Christchurch Gondola

Caoilte

￥6,831

￥8,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A white house with a porch and a garden with various flowering plants.

A large greenhouse with a glass ceiling and various tropical plants.

A panoramic view of a coastal landscape with a clear sky, featuring a prominent mountain range, a body of water, and a distant town.

A spacious lobby with a large glass wall, a grand piano, and a sculpture of a bull.

18. Dyers House

Cashmere, 6.3 km from Christchurch Gondola

Fiona

￥34,781

￥40,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A building with a large tree in the front yard, a white exterior, and a balcony with railings.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a concrete deck.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A building entrance with a green canopy labeled "RACEWAY".

19. Raceway Motel

Addington, 9.1 km from Christchurch Gondola

Richard

￥8,630

￥10,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A bar area with wooden furniture, shelves with bottles, and a chalkboard menu.

A stone building with three arched entrances, a central staircase, and a door with a glass panel.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A grand staircase with a railing, a potted plant, and a table in a spacious interior.

20. Adina Heritage Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 8.2 km from Christchurch Gondola

Gina

￥21,817

￥25,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Christchurch Gondola

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Crowne Plaza Christchurch	8.8 Excellent 15 reviews	View
Hotel Give	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Õtoromiro Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 150 reviews	View
Bealey Quarter	8.6 Excellent 608 reviews	View
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch	8.6 Excellent 1,028 reviews	View

Top Christchurch Gondola Hotel Reviews

Cave Rock Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay, Gayle and Norm where so welcoming and helpful, and Bruce the dog made me feel right at home :) They even did our washing for us and left it folded on the bed! Highly recommend 👌"

The Loft - Hot Tub, Views & Nature Escape

10/10 Excellent

"This place has incredible views and the hot tub was lovely! The place was clean and warm inside and the hosts were very accommodating. A perfect place for a quick getaway."

Ocean Views | 3BR Redcliffs Coastal Stay | Parking

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Awesome beach view. Clean rooms. Highly recommended"

Ocean View tiny house

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing place, well worth the money. I spent 3 weeks here doing astro photography. The view, the garden and the surroundings are nice, with Sumner and Chch easily accessible. Hamish and Ronene are friendly and excellent hosts."

Hidden Paradise in ChCh -Pool, Spa & Harbour Views

10/10 Excellent

"The views for this property are absolutely stunning, and it’s nice to be on Cass Bay instead of the middle of the larger downtown of Christchurch. This house was extremely clean and modern and easily accommodated our family of five. Everything was clean and comfortable, and the communication with the host was excellent. They were very communicative and clear about everything. Would definitely recommend this for anyone traveling to this area!"

Beach House on Beachville

10/10 Excellent

"What a wonderful place to stay - so close to the sea and fantastic facilities! Highly recommended. What a lovely person our host has been throughout. Thank you so very much for letting us stay in this beautiful home. Sue, Jess, Nicole and Tarn. "

Studio B Sumner - Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed the location and the accommodation"

Arcadia Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly welcome even though we arrived late; about 7pm. Room was tidy, warm and full kitchen facilities were perfect. Close to New World to buy groceries for our 3 nights. Cleaners were lovely as well. As they are pet friendly, i will be bringing my dog next time. "

Stunning House with Spa & Incredible Views

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome location and place to stay."

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Mount Cavendish

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Lyttelton Harbour

8.6/10 (1,052 reviews)

Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.

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Tamaki Heritage Village

Enjoy an outing to Tamaki Heritage Village during your stay in Christchurch. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Heathcote Domain

Explore the great outdoors at Heathcote Domain, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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Ferrymead Heritage Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ferrymead Heritage Park during your travels in Christchurch. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Lyttelton Farmers Market

During your trip to Christchurch, you can enjoy retail therapy at Lyttelton Farmers Market. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Lyttelton Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lyttelton Museum during your travels in Christchurch. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Timeball Station

Timeball Station is just one of the places to see in Christchurch, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Christchurch Gondola?

Christchurch Gondola is located in a welcoming area of Christchurch known for its array of dining options and golfing. You'll find 608 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Christchurch Gondola?

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers free parking and private balconies. It's located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Christchurch Gondola. Other good options within 5 miles include Cave Rock Guest House and Arcadia Motel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Christchurch Gondola?

Expedia has 608 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Christchurch Gondola.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Christchurch Gondola.

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

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Christchurch Gondola, click here.

What can I see and do near Christchurch Gondola?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Lyttelton Museum and Science Alive. Ferrymead Heritage Park, Tamaki Heritage Village, and Cobb Cottage are some of the local landmarks to explore. Enjoy the outdoors at Cave Rock, Victoria Park, or Heathcote Domain.

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Our top choices for Christchurch Gondola hotels

1. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

2. Hotel Give

3. Õtoromiro Hotel

4. Bealey Quarter

5. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

6. Drifter Christchurch

7. Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments

8. Adelphi Motel

9. Quest on Kilmore

10. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

11. Pavilions Hotel

12. The Mayfair

13. Cave Rock Guest House

14. Quest on Cambridge

15. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

16. Amross Court Motor Lodge

17. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

18. Dyers House

19. Raceway Motel

20. Adina Heritage Christchurch

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Top Christchurch Gondola Hotel Reviews

Cave Rock Guest House

The Loft - Hot Tub, Views & Nature Escape

Ocean Views | 3BR Redcliffs Coastal Stay | Parking

Ocean View tiny house

Hidden Paradise in ChCh -Pool, Spa & Harbour Views

Beach House on Beachville

Studio B Sumner - Christchurch

Arcadia Motel

Stunning House with Spa & Incredible Views

Other attractions near Christchurch Gondola

Mount Cavendish

Lyttelton Harbour

Tamaki Heritage Village

Heathcote Domain

Ferrymead Heritage Park

Lyttelton Farmers Market

Lyttelton Museum

Timeball Station

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