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A coastal view with a rocky cliff and houses.

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

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

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

1. Cave Rock Guest House

Sumner, 0.6 km from Shag Rock

Inshirah

￥12,508

￥14,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A modern room with a dark wooden accent wall, a blue sofa, and two yellow pillows.

2. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Sumner, 0.7 km from Shag Rock

Mireille

￥15,529

￥21,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

3. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 10.1 km from Shag Rock

"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...

￥23,481

￥27,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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.

4. Õtoromiro Hotel

10.6 km from Shag Rock

Dayaan

￥8,606

￥9,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

5. Christchurch City Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 9.9 km from Shag Rock

Jess

￥17,572

￥20,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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 restaurant with blue booths, wooden tables, and chairs.

6. The Mayfair

Christchurch City Centre, 10.9 km from Shag Rock

Li Yong

￥28,574

￥33,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. Tables with chairs are arranged in the dining area.

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.

7. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 9.7 km from Shag Rock

Emma

￥7,053

￥8,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern interior with a staircase, a decorative statue, and an elevator.

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

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

8. Hotel 115 Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 9.8 km from Shag Rock

Elgan

￥16,926

￥19,571 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 living room with teal walls, a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.

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

9. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 10.5 km from Shag Rock

Michael

￥24,682

￥28,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

10. Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 9.7 km from Shag Rock

Scott

￥12,412

￥14,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

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

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

11. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 10.2 km from Shag Rock

Troy

￥13,102

￥15,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

12. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

Christchurch City Centre, 10.5 km from Shag Rock

Ray

￥13,055

￥15,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 reception area with a wooden counter labeled "QUEST," a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

13. Quest on Cambridge

Christchurch City Centre, 10.2 km from Shag Rock

Kevin

￥17,374

￥20,117 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 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 modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs and a glass table.

14. Adelphi Motel

Merivale, 11.3 km from Shag Rock

Christmas

￥13,345

￥15,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

15. The George Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 10.8 km from Shag Rock

George

￥31,471

￥36,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern interior with a long bench, tables, and chairs, large windows offering a view of the city.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and a neon sign.

A bar area with hanging light fixtures, a counter with glasses, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel with a multi-story structure, large windows, and a flat roof.

16. The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 9.7 km from Shag Rock

Jayden

￥13,737

￥15,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern reception area with a receptionist, wooden paneling, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, each equipped with tables, chairs, and ambient lighting.

A modern bar area with seating and a bar counter.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk, a bed, and a television.

17. Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG

Christchurch City Centre, 10 km from Shag Rock

Phuong

￥22,508

￥25,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a dark wooden door.

18. 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel

Addington, 11.7 km from Shag Rock

Karen

￥10,535

￥12,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A white house with a porch and a garden with various flowering 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 living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a view through large windows.

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

19. Dyers House

Cashmere, 9.9 km from Shag Rock

Fiona

￥36,747

￥42,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A dining table set with various dishes, glasses, and condiments, with a view of a garden and a wooden fence outside.

A church interior with wooden pews arranged in rows, a central wooden cross on the wall, and a high, sloped ceiling.

A kitchen with a white microwave on the counter, a wooden table, and a view of a house and garden through the window.

A Buddha statue on a wooden platform with a hedge and a concrete path in the background.

20. Designer Cottage B&B

Sydenham, 9.1 km from Shag Rock

Wayne

￥15,390

￥17,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Shag Rock

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Cave Rock Guest House	9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments	9.4 Exceptional 232 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Christchurch	8.8 Excellent 15 reviews	View
Õtoromiro Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 149 reviews	View
Christchurch City Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 692 reviews	View

Top Shag Rock Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were very helpful & welcoming. Heating was a bit tricky to get right but staff were very helpful. A microwave in the room would have been useful. Room was very comfortable & location perfect for walking the city."

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."

New Brighton Beach Explore - King Bed and sofa bed

8/10 Good

"Great space clean and easy perfect for capturing the sunrise and Matariki in June July ! If you love the beach you will love this location"

Ocean Views | 3BR Redcliffs Coastal Stay | Parking

10/10 Excellent

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

South Brighton Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great overnight stay again though the heatpump was noisy and struggled with the winter temperatures. A blind over the kitchen window would be a great addition. Great location to experience the New Brighton Pier & hot pools"

Christchurch Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

"I thought much easyer to use kitchen than other hostel in the city center. supermarket was much near than one in the city center one."

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!"

Other attractions near Shag Rock

A sandy beach with a windmill, rocky outcrops, and a hillside with houses.

Sumner Beach

8.8/10 (648 reviews)

The main beach in the seaside retreat of Sumner is an idyllic place to spend a day in the sun away from the centre of Christchurch.

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A person standing on a rocky outcrop with a view of the ocean and a clear sky.

Cave Rock

8.8/10 (36 reviews)

Discover the mysterious mythical back-story of this rugged volcanic rock that sits in the pretty seaside suburb of Sumner.

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A pier extending into turquoise waters with clear skies.

New Brighton Beach

8.4/10 (752 reviews)

Surf, spot birdlife, walk across wild sand dunes and shop for handmade goods at a weekly market at this sandy beach and coastal suburb.

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A wooden pier leading to a calm body of water with a sunset sky.

Avon Heathcote Estuary

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Avon Heathcote Estuary during your travels in Christchurch. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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A surfer riding a wave in the ocean with rocky cliffs in the background.

Taylor's Mistake Beach

9.2/10 (31 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Taylor's Mistake Beach during your travels in Christchurch?

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Anglican St. Cuthbert's

Find out about the history of Christchurch when you spend time at Anglican St. Cuthbert's. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Cobb Cottage

You can find out about the history of Christchurch when you stop by Cobb Cottage. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Barnett Park

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

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shag Rock?

Shag Rock 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 19 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Shag Rock?

Cave Rock Guest House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Shag Rock. Another good choice is Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments, located just 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Shag Rock?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shag Rock.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Shag Rock.

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

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Shag Rock, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Shag Rock?

Ferrymead Heritage Park, Godley Head Lighthouse, and Cobb Cottage are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Enjoy the outdoors at Cave Rock, Barnett Park, or Heathcote Domain. Dip your toes in the water at Sumner Beach, New Brighton Beach, and Taylor's Mistake Beach.

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Our top choices for Shag Rock hotels

1. Cave Rock Guest House

2. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

3. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

4. Õtoromiro Hotel

5. Christchurch City Hotel

6. The Mayfair

7. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

8. Hotel 115 Christchurch

9. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

10. Drifter Christchurch

11. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

12. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

13. Quest on Cambridge

14. Adelphi Motel

15. The George Christchurch

16. The Muse Christchurch, Art Hotel

17. Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG

18. 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel

19. Dyers House

20. Designer Cottage B&B

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Top Shag Rock Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Cave Rock Guest House

The Loft - Hot Tub, Views & Nature Escape

New Brighton Beach Explore - King Bed and sofa bed

Ocean Views | 3BR Redcliffs Coastal Stay | Parking

South Brighton Holiday Park

Christchurch Backpackers

Ocean View tiny house

Hidden Paradise in ChCh -Pool, Spa & Harbour Views

Other attractions near Shag Rock

Sumner Beach

Cave Rock

New Brighton Beach

Avon Heathcote Estuary

Taylor's Mistake Beach

Anglican St. Cuthbert's

Cobb Cottage

Barnett Park

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