Curated luxury hotels in Canterbury

Facing the magnificent Kaikoura mountains, the Mediterranean Motel Kaikoura is a humble road-side motel boasting home-style rooms at one of the most affordable rates in the area.

With a friendly welcome and a hosting style to accommodate people from all backgrounds, we aim to make your stay in our famous town as comfortable as we possibly can.

Each room has 23 channels on local Free-view, Streaming sites such as Netflix and Youtube, and a wide-screen Smart TV.

A private kitchenette in each room with a microwave, small fridge and bench area to enable self-catering during your visit! A free BBq is available on-site for your convenience with tools at your request.

Cook Strait Ferry passengers and any booking open 24 hours a day.

When you stay at Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef Glacier in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Westcoast Wildlife Centre and 4 minutes by foot from Waiho Hot Tubs. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Our Lady of the Alps and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St James Anglican Church.

Located in Kaikōura, Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura is within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Fyffe House.

Boasting mountain and garden views, Kahere Retreat is a luxury chalet located at 5 km north from Franz Josef. Franz Josef Glacier is 13km away. Free WiFi and free private parking are available.

Featuring timber throughout, the heated accommodation has a fully-equipped kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There is a bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Outside, guests can enjoy bush and creek access, as well as a garden with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. There is a handcrafted wooden staircase which goes to the two upstairs bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room are downstairs.

Lake Mapourika is just a 3-minute drive away.

Offering modern, comfortable accommodation, ASURE Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge is 3 minutes’ drive from central Westport. All accommodations offer a kitchen and satellite TV. Guests receive free Wifi.

Accommodation options include studios and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. All offer electric blankets and ironing facilities. Some apartments feature a spa bath or a balcony.

ASURE Motor Lodge Westport is 15 minutes’ from the fur seal colony at Cape Foulwind.

Facilities include a guest laundry room and in-room breakfast options.

When you stay at Fitzherbert Court Motel in Hokitika, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Jagosi Jade and Hokitika Lighthouse. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Glowworm Dell and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from National Kiwi Centre.

Located in Fox Glacier, Lake Matheson Motel is within a 10-minute drive of Lake Matheson and Lake Gault. This motel is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Gillespies Beach.

Located opposite the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools Complex, Alpine Lodge features a beautiful garden where guests can relax. Wi-Fi internet access and free parking are available.

The Alpine Motel offers rooms with en suite bathrooms and satellite TV. Tea and coffee making facilities and a refrigerator are provided. Some rooms also feature kitchen facilities or a spa bath.

The tour desk can provide sightseeing advice and help guests with travel arrangements. Laundry facilities are available on site. Luggage storage can be arranged upon request.

Alpine Lodge Motel is within 5 minutes’ walk of the shops, restaurants and bars in Hanmer Springs Village. Hanmer Springs Golf Club and Wai ariki Nature Park are each a 4-minute drive away.

Located 10 minutes’ walk to the town centre, Bella Vista Motel Westport offers spacious modern rooms with over 50 channels of satellite TV. Free car parking is provided.

The rooms at Bella Vista are serviced daily, and include heating, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms also feature cooking facilities.

Guests have access to an outdoor barbecue area and laundry facilities. Wi-Fi internet access is available in all rooms. Continental and cooked breakfasts can be arranged.

Bella Vista Motel Westport is located less than 10 minutes’ drive to Westport Airport.

Located in Kaikoura, 2.5 km from Kaikoura Beach, Kaikōura Peaks eMotel provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Each accommodation at the 4-star motel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a barbecue. All rooms come with a patio.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher. All guest rooms at the motel come with a seating area.

With a stay at Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier in Fox Glacier, you'll be 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Matheson and 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from Sentinel Rock. This motel is within the region of Fox Glacier and Air Safaris.

Set on a 5-acre hillside next to Paparoa National Park, Hydrangea Cottages offer free Wi-Fi and some offer stunning G views of the Tasman Sea or the native garden landscapes of the South Island. All accommodation offers a flat-screen TV. Some feature a balcony or patio.

All accommodation is heated and offers tea/coffee making facilities. Some accommodation features a kitchen or kitchenette. Each cottage and suite includes a private bathroom. Hydrangea Cottages uses a self check in service.

Nearby activities include kayaking, caving, hiking and rafting.

Punakaiki Hydrangea Cottages are located in the middle of Paparoa National Park, just 500 metres south of The Pancake Rocks. There is an InterCity bus stop just metres from the property.

Set on a 5-acre hillside next to Paparoa National Park, between the Pancake Rocks and the Punakaiki lagoon...

Located in Westport, Tripinn Modern Motels & Affordable Accommodation features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a bowling alley. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a garden view.

The motel offers a barbecue. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 4-star motel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Westport Airport is 7 km away.

Offering free WiFi, the Aorangi Motel is set in a quiet area just 3 minutes' walk from Fairlie's shops, restaurants and bars. Lake Tekapo is a 30-minute drive from the property.

Fairlie Aorangi Motel is just 200 metres from the Geraldine-Fairlie Highway, while Fairlie Golf Course is 1 km away. Timaru Airport is 54 km away.

All self-contained accommodation features heated floors and a fully equipped kitchen with a stovetop and refrigerator. All units features a separate lounge area including a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each includes a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. All units have a small, outdoor seating area where guests can relax in. Secure covered parking is provided for all guests.

Guests have access to laundry facilities. In-room breakfast is available and there are restaurants within 5 minutes’ walk.

With a stay at Black on Grey Motel in Geraldine, you'll be 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Peel Forest Park and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Caroline Bay Beach. This motel is 21.8 mi (35.2 km) from Timaru Public Hospital.

With a stay at Oakview in Hanmer Springs, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Chisholm Park and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. This holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Conical Hill Walkway and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Conical Hill.

Located in Kaikoura, Glencree Luxury Chalets provides accommodation with a hot tub and a spa centre. The property features sea and mountain views. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Certain units in the chalet complex have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. Some of the units include a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. At the chalet complex, some units are fitted with a coffee machine and wine or champagne.

The chalet has a barbecue and a garden.

Situated 41 km from Moeraki Boulders, Northstar Motel offers 4-star accommodation in Oamaru and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms are equipped with a balcony.

The rooms at the motel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. At Northstar Motel rooms include bed linen and towels.

Richard Pearse Airport is 93 km from the property.

Located in Greymouth, 12 km from Greymouth Railway Station, Goldfield Suites provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 4-star motel offers free WiFi.

All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. At the motel each room is fitted with bed linen and towels.

A continental breakfast is available daily at Goldfield Suites.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Greymouth, like hiking and cycling.

Hokitika Airport is 34 km away.

Surrounded by beautiful gardens, Harrogate Gardens Motel offers free WiFi. It features rooms with a private patio offering lovely garden views. The popular Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve is just a 3-minute walk away.

The heated rooms each feature a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have kitchen facilities and a corner spa bath.

Motel Harrogate Gardens is only 450 metres from Hanmer Springs Village, with its many shopping and dining options. Hanmer Springs Golf Course is a 2-minute drive away.