The Best Hotels Closest to Christchurch Gondola in Christchurch for 2026

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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 bar area with a tap, glasses, and a menu board.

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.

1. Õtoromiro Hotel

6.4 km from Christchurch Gondola

Dayaan

￥10,041

￥11,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a city view.

2. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 8.7 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...

￥16,286

￥18,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

3. Cathedral Tram Gem

Christchurch City Centre, 8.2 km from Christchurch Gondola

￥12,916

￥14,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A modern building with multiple balconies, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and umbrellas.

A room with a large window, a table with a vase of flowers, and two chairs.

4. Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 7.9 km from Christchurch Gondola

Thorsten

￥16,006

￥18,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A coastal view with a rocky cliff and houses.

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

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

A patio area with two wooden chairs and a small table, surrounded by a black fence and potted plants.

5. Cave Rock Guest House

Sumner, 4.6 km from Christchurch Gondola

alan

￥12,781

￥14,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A modern spa room with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and a large mirror wall.

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

6. Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 7.9 km from Christchurch Gondola

Thomas

￥11,741

￥13,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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.

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

7. The Mayfair

Christchurch City Centre, 9.4 km from Christchurch Gondola

Li Yong

￥23,267

￥26,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass.

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.

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

8. Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 8.2 km from Christchurch Gondola

Mealofa

￥13,560

￥15,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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

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

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.

9. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 8 km from Christchurch Gondola

Daniel

￥6,584

￥7,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern room with a large glass door leading to an outdoor area with palm trees and a covered seating area.

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

A beach scene with a sunset, calm water, and footprints in the sand.

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

10. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Sumner, 4.5 km from Christchurch Gondola

Melinda

￥15,951

￥22,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Baselink Group' sign, large windows, and a corner location with a street view.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A view through a window with the word "QUEST" visible, overlooking a hilly landscape with buildings.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, wooden cabinets, and a grey door.

11. Quest on Manchester

Christchurch City Centre, 7.6 km from Christchurch Gondola

Alex

￥13,106

￥15,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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 bed, a desk, a chair, a round table, a TV, and a window with a city view.

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.

12. Christchurch City Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 8.1 km from Christchurch Gondola

Jess

￥12,688

￥14,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign that reads 'RAMADA.'

A modern building with a 'RAMADA' sign, a glass entrance, and a landscaped area with plants and rocks.

An outdoor cafe with outdoor seating and a view of the street.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the street.

13. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City

Christchurch City Centre, 7.6 km from Christchurch Gondola

Brenden

￥17,902

￥20,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a view into the dining area.

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

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

14. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 8.8 km from Christchurch Gondola

Ashika

￥11,859

￥13,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern building with multiple floors, a staircase, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen with white countertops, a coffee maker, a kettle, and a dishwasher.

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

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

15. 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel

Addington, 9.1 km from Christchurch Gondola

Corrina

￥12,500

￥14,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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 bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, a window with curtains, and a floral-patterned headboard.

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

16. The Grange Boutique B & B

Christchurch City Centre, 8.7 km from Christchurch Gondola

John

￥14,596

￥16,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in sink.

17. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

Christchurch City Centre, 8.9 km from Christchurch Gondola

murray

￥11,037

￥12,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A restaurant with indoor seating, a wooden ceiling, and a green wall.

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

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

18. The George Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 9.1 km from Christchurch Gondola

George

￥27,959

￥32,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern hotel lobby with red chairs, a large clock, and multiple hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, and a large mirror.

A dark wooden desk with drawers, a vase with flowers, a lamp, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A brick building with arched windows and a balcony with potted plants.

19. Hotel 115 Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 8.2 km from Christchurch Gondola

Rhiannon

￥13,426

￥15,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 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 spacious attic bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a dining area.

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.

20. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 8.6 km from Christchurch Gondola

Michael

￥20,303

￥23,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Top Christchurch Gondola Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

Beautiful Villa w/Parking | 5 mins to One NZ Stadium

10/10 Excellent

"Great place for 5 adults. Quiet, clean, warm. Excellent communication with host. Great value. Would stay again."

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff, warm,clean. Comfortable bed. No outside noise. Everything you needed in the unit. Would certainly use again. Close to shop beach etc."

Ocean Views | 3BR Redcliffs Coastal Stay | Parking

10/10 Excellent

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

Panoramic Views from Spacious New Beach House in Christchurch's Cass Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Such a wonderful place! The views are amazing and the home has everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. I loved hearing the bell bird in the morning while admiring the view with a cup of coffee! I was worried about taking my elderly parents away over July but the house is lovely and warm. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful place and for responding to my messages so quickly. We had a wonderful stay."

30m² Tiny Home w/Parking | 5 mins to One NZ Stadium

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay had everything we needed."

Hidden Paradise in Christchurch

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. "

Cave Rock Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great location and fairly priced. The hosts go out of their way to provide extras like each towels. Public transportation to downtown Christchurch and airport is about 1 block away and runs every 15 minutes until late. There are lots of restaurants nearby along with grocery, pharmacy, and coffee shops. "

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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 charming cafes 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 charming cafes 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 charming cafes or top-notch restaurants 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 charming cafes 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, Heathcote Domain, or Shag Rock.

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Our top choices for Christchurch Gondola hotels

1. Õtoromiro Hotel

2. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

3. Cathedral Tram Gem

4. Rydges Latimer Christchurch

5. Cave Rock Guest House

6. Drifter Christchurch

7. The Mayfair

8. Distinction Christchurch Hotel

9. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

11. Quest on Manchester

12. Christchurch City Hotel

13. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City

14. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

15. 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel

16. The Grange Boutique B & B

17. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

18. The George Christchurch

19. Hotel 115 Christchurch

20. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Top Christchurch Gondola Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Beautiful Villa w/Parking | 5 mins to One NZ Stadium

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Ocean Views | 3BR Redcliffs Coastal Stay | Parking

Panoramic Views from Spacious New Beach House in Christchurch's Cass Bay

30m² Tiny Home w/Parking | 5 mins to One NZ Stadium

Hidden Paradise in Christchurch

Beach House on Beachville

Cave Rock Guest House

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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