Curated luxury hotels in Canterbury

When you stay at Franz Josef Oasis in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Te Wahipounamu and Lake Mapourika. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Waiho Hot Tubs.

With a stay at The White Morph - Heritage Collection in Kaikōura, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Kaikoura Beach and a 2-minute drive from Fyffe House. This beach motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Peninsula Walkway and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Point Kean Seal Colony.

When you stay at Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Glacier Hot Pools and 6 minutes by foot from Westcoast Wildlife Centre. This eco-friendly motel is within the region of Franz Josef Glacier and Air Safaris.

With a stay at Aspen on King Motel in Timaru (Parkside), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Botanical Gardens and 6 minutes by foot from Timaru Public Hospital. This eco-friendly motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Patiti Point.

With a stay at Grand Suites Lake Tekapo in Lake Tekapo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Tekapo and Cowans Hill Walkway. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Maclaren Footbridge and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Church of the Good Shepherd.

When you stay at The Lakes Motel Twizel in Twizel, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute walk of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. This golf motel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Ruataniwha and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Lake Pukaki.

When you stay at Aoraki Court Motel in Mount Cook, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Mount Cook National Park and Te Wahipounamu. This eco-friendly motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Red Tarns.

With a stay at The Mews Oamaru, you'll be centrally located in Oamaru – a 5-minute walk from Whitestone Cheese Factory and 13 minutes by foot from Janet Frame House. This eco-friendly motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Steampunk HQ and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Oamaru Gardens.

With a stay at Buller Court on Palmerston in Westport, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Coaltown Museum and NBS Theatre. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Miner's Brewery and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Solid Energy Centre.

A stay at ASURE Scenic Route Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Geraldine, steps from Geraldine Observatory and 6 minutes by foot from Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Geraldine Historical Society Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum.

With a stay at The St James in Hanmer Springs, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Conical Hill Walkway. This eco-friendly motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Conical Hill and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from A Maze N Golf.

Boasting garden views, Tophouse Mountainview Cottages offers accommodation with balcony, around 34 km from Rainbow Valley. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the chalet free of charge. The property features a children's playground and outdoor furniture.

The chalet provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the chalet complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental options and warm dishes and fruits are being served. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in local cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

You can play darts at Tophouse Mountainview Cottages, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go fishing and hiking nearby.

Nelson Airport is 76 km from the property.

Located in Oamaru (Oamaru North), Oamaru Motor Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. This motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from National Bank and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Oamaru Hospital.

Located in Oamaru, Bella Vista Motel Oamaru is in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steam Train. This eco-friendly motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Steampunk HQ and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Auto Museum.

When you stay at The Chalets Motel in Hanmer Springs, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute walk of Chisholm Park and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. This golf motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Conical Hill Walkway and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from A Maze N Golf.

When you a stay at Bella Vista Motel Hokitika in Hokitika, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Hokitika Clock Tower and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre. This motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from William Steyn Stonepainter and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Gold Room.

ASURE Gables Motor Lodge is centrally located in Greymouth – a 1-minute walk from Grey District Aquatic Centre and 13 minutes by foot from Monteith's Brewing Company. This motel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from West Coast Rail Trail and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from History House Museum.

Located in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Alpine Retreat is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Glacier Hot Pools. This motel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Sentinel Rock and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Alex Knob.

With a stay at Alpine Garden Motel in Hanmer Springs, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and 6 minutes by foot from A Maze N Golf. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chisholm Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Conical Hill Walkway.

With a stay at Ashbury Park Motel in Timaru (Waimataitai), you'll be steps from Ashbury Park and 14 minutes by foot from Dashing Rocks Beach. This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Caroline Bay Beach and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Timaru Lighthouse.