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1. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

Emma

￥9,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

2. Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

Richard

￥20,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A building with a glass door, wooden shutters, and a covered outdoor seating area with picnic tables.

3. Lakes Edge Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Srikant

￥15,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

4. Hotel Give

Christchurch City Centre

Kevin

￥12,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern room with large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains. There are two sofas and a wicker chair.

5. Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Katie

￥37,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A lakeside view with chairs and a picnic table, surrounded by trees and mountains.

6. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lake Tekapo

Mark

￥35,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern building with a large patio area, a mountain in the background, and a body of water in the foreground.

7. Peppers Bluewater Resort

Lake Tekapo

Mansoor

￥35,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A restaurant with a mountain view, featuring wooden tables and chairs, and large windows.

8. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

Mount Cook

Natasha

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

9. Bealey Quarter

Christchurch City Centre

Karen

￥9,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

10. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

James

￥24,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

11. Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

Anna

￥28,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of greenery.

12. North South Holiday Park

Harewood

Tambi

￥7,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

13. Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Christchurch City Centre

Kelly

￥16,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

14. Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments

Christchurch City Centre

Glenda

￥14,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

15. Christchurch City Hotel

Christchurch City Centre

Eugene

￥26,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A couple dining at an outdoor restaurant with a view of a modern building and lush greenery in the background.

16. Commodore Airport Hotel

Burnside

Pedro

￥28,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.

17. Sudima Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport

Matthew

￥32,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

A group of people dining at a buffet with various dishes displayed in bowls.

18. LyLo Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport

Payton

￥17,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

19. Quest on Manchester

Christchurch City Centre

Sarah

￥19,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

20. Hotel 115 Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre

Graeme

￥23,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Waimate

10/10Exceptional (1 review)

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The White Morph - Heritage Collection

Kaikōura

9.0/10Wonderful (660 reviews)

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Woodend

9.4/10Exceptional (198 reviews)

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Airport Gateway Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and prompt airport pick up and transfer"

Haka House Lake Tekapo

8/10 Good

"the location of the hotel is perfect, it is the closest one to the lake and the room have nice lake view. It have nice security system to protect our items. The service of the reception is really good. When we found the dryer in the laundry room is not working,they help us to get refund on the fees we pay. Yes,they have a 24 hours laundry room.but one of the dryer machine is not working,so we can only report it in the next morning."

Drifter Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"A cross between a hostel and hotel. Lots of young and happy travellers with a large hang out lounge/workspace/kitchen area for them. Bed was very comfortable. Excellent location so easy to walk everywhere and a block from the bus station. The bar makes excellent cocktails and the morning breakfast was excellent."

Christchurch City Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is conveniently located within the city center and made it easy to walk to shops and many great restaurants. The hotel was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We stayed at the hotel for a few days at the start of our trip and again on our last few days of our trip. We did purchase the breakfast option and what exactly was included seemed to be staff-dependent. During our first stays, we were not told of any restrictions on the breakfast menu. However, on our second stay, we got conflicting information: some of the mornings, the server pointed out which menu items were excluded from our breakfast options, and on another morning, a different staff was serving us and did not express any menu restrictions. The hotel does not have its own parking garage, but does have an agreement with a public parking garage within a short walk from the hotel; you only get charged a fee per exit which is a great deal, especially if you’re not driving everyday. There are only two public parking slots in front of the hotel so you may have to park around the corner and pay when checking in/out."

Price trends for hotels in Canterbury

Less expensive	More expensive	This month	Next month
August	February	￥16,190	￥15,552

Month	Price
January	￥16,229
February	￥17,486
March	￥15,794
April	￥15,512
May	￥14,768
June	￥13,731
July	￥13,662
August	￥13,168
September	￥14,044
October	￥14,776
November	￥16,190
December	￥15,552

Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Canterbury.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hotels in Canterbury cost?

In Canterbury, you can find cheap options from ￥7,291 in a few different ways. To see what's available, enter your preferred travel dates, then refine your search by amenities, budget and more. Remember that rates can differ according to when you want to go, so if you have some flexibility, swap your dates around until you find the right deal.

When is the best time to go to Canterbury?

Temperatures differ across Canterbury, so the best time to travel really depends on where you want to be. If you're after a summer getaway in Christchurch, arrange your trip between December and February when temperatures typically range from 11ºC to 21ºC. Just remember that Christchurch has an oceanic climate, so pack appropriately.

How can I find cheap hotels in Canterbury?

Find affordable getaways with ease by making use of our useful filters. Click on the "Price per night" box to browse wallet-friendly options in Canterbury. Another way is to take a look at our cheap hotels in Canterbury page. The lowest available rate starts from ￥7,291 per night.

What are the best hotels in Canterbury for families?

Scoring a hotel for you and the kiddos in Canterbury is a breeze with our filter tool. Just select "Family friendly" in the "Traveler experience" section and browse the deals. If you're headed to Christchurch, consider Focus Motel And Executive Suites. Relax here while enjoying the use of conveniences like housekeeping services and laundry facilities. Sudima Christchurch City is another favorite with families in this city.

What are the top beach hotels in Canterbury?

Switch into chill mode and savor the beach lifestyle at Canterbury's top sea-view hotels like Focus Motel And Executive Suites. This sought-after getaway in Christchurch comes with free WiFi, front desk services and a load of other amenities. You can also tune into cool coastal vibes at Sudima Christchurch City, another in-demand stay in this city.

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Our top choices for Canterbury hotels

1. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

2. Drifter Christchurch

3. Lakes Edge Lodge

4. Hotel Give

5. Haka House Lake Tekapo

6. Lakes Edge Holiday Park

7. Peppers Bluewater Resort

8. The Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook

9. Bealey Quarter

10. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

11. Rydges Latimer Christchurch

12. North South Holiday Park

13. Southwark Hotel & Apartments

14. Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments

15. Christchurch City Hotel

16. Commodore Airport Hotel

17. Sudima Christchurch Airport

18. LyLo Christchurch Airport

19. Quest on Manchester

20. Hotel 115 Christchurch

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