Curated luxury hotels in Canterbury

Well set in the Merivale district of Christchurch, The Adelphi is situated 1.4 km from Christchurch Art Gallery, 2 km from Hagley Park and 4.3 km from Christchurch Railway Station. Featuring a garden, the 4-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.5 km from Canterbury Museum.

All units at the motel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Popular points of interest near The Adelphi include Victoria Square, Bridge of Remembrance and The Chalice. Christchurch International Airport is 8 km away.

Situated 15 minutes' walk from Restart City Mall, The Milano Christchurch offers modern accommodation set in garden surrounds.

Motor Lodge Milano is 5 minutes' drive from Hagley Park and Golf Course. Christchurch International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

All rooms are self-contained and feature kitchenettes with coffee and tea making services. All rooms have outdoor seating in front of the unit, on the shared walkway patio/balcony. Some rooms feature a spa bath. All rooms feature a satellite TV with DVD player.

There is free on-site parking, with a secure garage available for storage of bikes and motorcycles. Guests are welcome to relax in the gardens or visit the tour desk to book car rental or local activities such as a visit to the Canterbury Museum, skydiving, whale watching and swimming with dolphin tours.

Christchurch’s restaurants, bars and cafes are a 5-minute walk away.

A stay at Scenic Hotel Cotswold places you in the heart of Christchurch, within a 5-minute drive of Christchurch Casino and Mona Vale. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Canterbury Museum and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Riccarton House.

Situated in Christchurch, within 1.3 km of Christchurch Railway Station and 3.4 km of Canterbury Museum, Grand Riccarton Hotel features accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.6 km from Christchurch Art Gallery.

At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. The rooms in Grand Riccarton Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

Hagley Park is 1.6 km from Grand Riccarton Hotel, while Orana Wildlife Park is 16 km from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 8 km away.

Nestled amongst lovely gardens, Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park is just a 5-minute drive from the heart of Christchurch. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a children’s playground and BBQ facilities.

Ashleigh Court Motor Inn is an 8-minute walk from Hagley Park. It is within a 10-minute drive of the Botanical Gardens, Canterbury Museum and Christchurch Art Gallery.

All heated rooms feature a dining area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They offer a toaster, a microwave and a fridge. The en suite bathroom has a hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony, oven and stove, or a lounge.

Breakfast is available at an additional cost.

Featuring free WiFi, 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel is located in Christchurch, 400 metres from AMI Stadium. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and an iPod docking station is provided.

Some rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms.

Hagley Park is 2.1 km from 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel, while Canterbury Museum is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 8 km from 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel.

Kauri Motel On Riccarton is located opposite the Westfield Riccarton shopping mall and offers luxury modern studio units with a heat pump, air conditioning, electric blankets and heated towel rails. The centre of Christchurch is only a 5-minute drive away.

Each studio includes self-catering facilities with a stainless steel fridge, microwave, ceramic hob and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a digital satellite LCD TV in every unit. All units are sound-proofed.

Studios with a 2-person corner spa bath are available. Guest laundry available (additional charge).

Continental breakfast is available each morning. Guests can charge their meals at selected local restaurants back to the rooms.

Christchurch International Airport is only 8 km from Kauri Motel On Riccarton Christchurch. It is a 5-minute drive to Christchurch Train Station. Airport transfers are available for an additional charge.

Just 250 metres from the popular Westfield Riccarton Shopping Mall, Athena Motel offers self-contained accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV. Most apartments have a spa bath or a private balcony.

Motel Athena is 5 minutes’ drive from Christchurch Railway Station and Hagley Golf Course. Christchurch International Airport and Riccarton Racecourse are each a 10-minute drive away.

All heated apartments have a kitchenette with a stove, microwave and refrigerator. Each soundproofed apartment has a seating area and a bathroom with a hairdryer and guest toiletries.

The tour desk can book local activities including skydiving, whale watching and swimming with dolphins. The motel also offers a guest laundry and same-day dry cleaning. Free parking is available on site.

Just 100 metres' from Westfield Riccarton Mall, Metropolitan Motel on Riccarton offers modern apartments with flat-screen satellite TV. Free parking is available on site, and property-wide Wi-Fi is provided for free.

The elegant apartments renovated in 2016, include a kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee maker. Each apartment is heated, and most also have a spa bath.

Metropolitan Motel on Riccarton are 20 minutes’ walk from Hagley Park, and 10 minutes’ drive from central Christchurch. Christchurch Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

A continental breakfast is available upon request. There are also a number of restaurants and cafés within a 10-minute walk.

Apollo Motel is 10 minutes’ drive from Christchurch International Airport and Botanic Gardens. Guests enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi and free on-site parking.

All rooms include a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and an oven. Each has an iPod dock and flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms come with a private balcony. There are rooms which feature disability access.

Christchurch Apollo Motel is a 7-minute drive from Christchurch Hospital and a 10-minute drive from International Antarctic Centre. The University of Canterbury is 550 metres away.

Featuring free WiFi, Alpha Motel with Spa-Bath is just 5 minutes’ drive from Hagley Park. All accommodation includes a spa bath, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Free parking is also available onsite.

Alpha Motel with Spa-Bath Apartments are 5 minutes’ drive from central Christchurch, the Westfield Riccarton Mall and the University of Canterbury. Christchurch Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

The air-conditioned apartments have a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. Each soundproofed apartment has a seating area and a work desk.

Motel Alpha offers a lovely garden and guest laundry facilities. Dry cleaning and babysitting services can be arranged upon request.

Situated just 5 minutes from Christchurch International Airport, this hotel offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle service, plus an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, sauna and a fitness centre.

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch features spacious rooms, conference/meeting facilities and plenty of free car parking. The award-winning native gardens provide a peaceful atmosphere.

Each room offers natural lighting and either a balcony or garden access. The work space includes a large desk, telephone with voicemail, and a modem point with broadband internet access.

Patterson's Restaurant offers seasonal dishes with European, Asian and Pacific influences. Guests at The Bar can enjoy a drink on the terrace or watch a match on the huge 70-inch plasma-screen TV.

Commodore Airport Hotel Christchurch is just 15 minutes' drive from Christchurch City Centre.

Located just a 5-minute walk from Christchurch International Airport, the 4.5 star Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport offers well-appointed accommodation with free unlimited WiFi. It features complimentary guest parking and a 24- hour front desk.

Each air-conditioned room at Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport includes an LCD TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee-making facilities and 24-hour room service.

The hotel has had an extensive refurbishment and extension and boasts a new lobby and executive accommodation wing, upgraded Acheron Restaurant and Lobby Bar, fitness centre, 2 superior accommodation wings and meeting rooms.

Guests can dine at the Acheron Restaurant featuring international cuisines and award-winning wines. The Acheron Lounge Bar is the ideal space for pre-dinner drinks or relaxing by the fireplace.

Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport is located adjacent to the International Antarctic Centre and Spitfire Square shops and restaurants. The hotel is a 20 minute drive from Christchurch City Centre.

Just a brief drive from Christchurch airport, Peppers Clearwater Resort provides an idyllic blend of classic New Zealand landscapes and the nearby bustle of a vibrant city. This Christchurch accommodation epitomises the essence of the Canterbury region, nestled amidst picturesque grounds overlooking the crystal-clear waters of Lake Kaikainui. Guests can choose from a range of accommodations, from King Rooms to the expansive Lakeside Villas, all exquisitely designed for comfort and relaxation. Christchurch, an ever-evolving city, harmonizes English influences with modern architectural marvels, radiating creativity at every turn. Set along the serene Lake Kaikainui, Peppers Clearwater Resort offers lakeside tranquillity. Its acclaimed dining venue, Lume Restaurant, showcases award-winning culinary delights crafted from the abundant fresh produce sourced from the Canterbury region. Experience the perfect blend of nature's beauty and urban vibrancy at Peppers Clearwater Resort. With a bar/cocktail lounge onsite as well as the Clearwater Golf Club and Tennis Court, there’s an experience for everyone.

This motel offers free WiFi and free secure parking. All accommodation features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Lilybrook Motel is 2 minutes' drive from the town centre and 5 minutes' drive from several restaurants and cafes. It is a 20-minute drive from Waikuku Beach and Christchurch International Airport is 30 km away.

All rooms have complimentary tea and coffee and a private en suite bathroom with a shower. Some bathrooms have a 2-person spa bath.

Lilybrook Motel also features a self service laundry and clothes line.

Situated in the picturesque Canterbury high country, Fable Terrace Downs Resort features all day dining, an 18 hole golf course and a range of outdoor activities. The villas have open-plan living spaces with gas fires. Guests can enjoy free on-site parking.

The cafe serves a menu of local produce and offers panoramic views of the mountains from breakfast to evening meals.

Fable Terrace Downs Resort also has tennis courts and a fitness centre onsite.

Local activities near Terrace Downs include jet boating, clay-bird shooting, archery, mountain biking, golfing, quad biking, four-wheel-driving and fishing.

Terrace Downs is a 60-minute drive through the countryside from Christchurch International Airport. Lake Coleridge is a 25-minute drive away. It is a 35-minute drive to Methven and Mt Hutt Village.

Located in Hanmer Springs, Braemar Lodge And Spa is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Hanmer Springs Bridge Lookout and Waiau Ferry Bridge. This family-friendly hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Marble Point Winery and 6 mi (9.7 km) from A Maze N Golf.

Located in Kaikōura, Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway. This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Point Kean Seal Colony and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Mount Fyffe.

With a stay at Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Waiho Hot Tubs and Glacier Hot Pools. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Our Lady of the Alps.

With a stay at Sudima Kaikoura in Kaikōura, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Kaikoura Beach and a 2-minute drive from Kaikoura Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Fyffe House.