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Canterbury, located in the central-eastern South Island of New Zealand, is a captivating travel destination offering a blend of natural beauty and urban charm. As the largest region in New Zealand by area, it boasts diverse landscapes from the majestic Southern Alps to the serene Canterbury Plains. Staying in Canterbury provides a variety of accommodation options, from luxury hotels in Christchurch to cozy lodges in smaller towns like Timaru and Ashburton.

Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island, is a vibrant hub with a rich cultural scene, making it one of the best neighbourhoods to stay. Visitors can explore the stunning Botanic Gardens, the innovative Cardboard Cathedral, and the bustling Riverside Market. For those seeking adventure, the nearby Port Hills offer hiking and biking trails with breathtaking views.

Top attractions include the scenic TranzAlpine train journey, the picturesque Banks Peninsula, and the historic town of Akaroa, known for its French heritage and dolphin encounters. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, Canterbury offers an unforgettable experience for every traveller.

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The Shepherd's Rest
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Luxury tent in Otago, Oamaru · 216.81 km from centre

9.6

 

79 reviews

The Shepherd's Rest features a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 25 miles of Moeraki Boulders. During your stay at the luxury tent, you'll have access to an open-air bath. The property provides barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture.

Featuring mountain views, this luxury tent also includes a well-equipped kitchenette with a toaster, a fridge, and a stovetop, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Richard Pearse Airport is 62 miles from the property.

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Cosy Corner
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Holiday home in Canterbury, Twizel · 219.51 km from centre

9.0

 

10 reviews

The vacation home features both free Wifi and free private parking.

Featuring a terrace, this vacation home also includes a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Wanaka Airport is 83 miles from the property.

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Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
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Hotel in Kaikoura · 151.07 km from centre

8.8

 

325 reviews

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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.

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Sudima Kaikoura
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Hotel in Kaikoura · 151.15 km from centre

9.2

 

274 reviews

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When you stay at Sudima Kaikoura in Kaikōura, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and 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.

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Nikau Lodge
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Bed and breakfast in Kaikoura · 151.18 km from centre

9.6

 

145 reviews

Offering garden views, Nikau Lodge in Kaikoura features accommodations and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the 4-star bed and breakfast is a 8-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the sea and mountain.

At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes a desk. Each room is fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, and free Wifi, while some rooms are fitted with a patio. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hair dryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, full English/Irish and vegetarian options.

Sightseeing tours are available in the neighborhood.

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The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
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Aparthotel in Kaikoura · 149.04 km from centre

9.4

 

373 reviews

Located in Kaikōura (Kaikoura Flat), The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura is within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Golf Club and Kaikoura Museum. This beach aparthotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Kaikoura Beach.

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Panorama Motel
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Motel in Kaikoura · 151.04 km from centre

9.0

 

1,445 reviews

Wake up to stunning views of the Kaikoura Mountains and the sea at Panorama Motel. Our units are all ensuite and smoke-free. Every unit opens out onto either a patio area with outdoor seating or onto its own private balcony, to allow our guests to enjoy the panoramic views.

Inside we have Sky TV, free Wi-fi, a kitchenette with a hob, microwave, fridge and very comfortable beds.

Parking is off-street, with enough space to park your boat or trailer. We are pet friendly, and love to welcome the whole family.

Panorama Motel is at the quiet end of town, but is still close to activities like the Dolphin Encounter, the golf courses and it’s just a short 5 minute drive from the train station.

Guests can order a continental breakfast, or make use of BBQ facilities and the guest laundry.

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Mondello Kaikoura
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Motel in Kaikoura · 151.99 km from centre

9.4

 

330 reviews

A stay at Mondello Kaikoura places you in the heart of Kaikōura, within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kaikoura Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Fyffe House.

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Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 2
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 154.16 km from centre

9.6

 

91 reviews

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Providing a garden, Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 2 features accommodations in Kaikoura. This vacation home provides air-conditioned accommodations with a patio. The vacation home also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests.

Offering a balcony and mountain views, the vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some fruit and chocolates or cookies. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at the vacation home can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available.

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Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara
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Hotel in Greymouth · 154.50 km from centre

9.0

 

177 reviews

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With a stay at Theatre Royal Hotel Kumara in Greymouth (Kumara), you'll be 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Shantytown Heritage Railway and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Shantytown. This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Gem & Mineral Hall and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Welshmans Conference Centre.

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Aspen Court Franz Josef
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Motel in Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef · 198.53 km from centre

9.4

 

887 reviews

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Surrounded by beautiful native trees and bush land, Aspen Court Motel Franz Josef offers guests free Wi-Fi. Opened in December 2013, the property offers heated rooms with a flat-screen TV. It is a 1-minute walk from Glacier Hot Pools.

All accomodation offers radiator and underfloor heating. All features double glazed windows, a TV and a kitchenette. Rooms are serviced daily. Some rooms have a spa bath.

Aspen Court is a 10-minute drive from the Franz Josef Glacier, and Fox Glacier is a 25-minute drive away. There are a variety of cafes and restaurants within a 5-minute walk.

Other facilities include a BBQ, a guest laundry and a booking service for local activities. Guests enjoy free parking.

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Rainforest Retreat
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Holiday park in Franz Josef Glacier · 198.67 km from centre

8.6

 

927 reviews

With a stay at Rainforest Retreat in Franz Josef Glacier, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs. This holiday park is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Glacier Hot Pools and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Te Wahipounamu.

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Arthur's Pass Motel & Lodge
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Motel in Canterbury, Arthur's Pass · 109.11 km from centre

8.7

 

837 reviews

Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Arthur's Pass Motel & Lodge is located in Arthur's Pass. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Devils Punchbowl Falls. The property is located 1.3 mi from Arthur's Pass National Park and 4.3 mi from Kennedy Falls.

The motel provides some units with mountain views, and the rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.

Guests at Arthur's Pass Motel & Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Arthur's Pass, like hiking.

Waimakariri Falls is 5 mi from the accommodations. The nearest airport is Hokitika Airport, 33 mi from Arthur's Pass Motel & Lodge. The property is 92 mi from Christchurch International Airport.

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Hanmer Apartments
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Apartment in Hanmer Springs · 111.88 km from centre

9.6

 

312 reviews

With a stay at Hanmer Apartments in Hanmer Springs, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of A Maze N Golf and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. This family-friendly apartment is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Chisholm Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Conical Hill.

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Settlers Boutique Motel
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Guesthouse in Hanmer Springs · 112.90 km from centre

9.6

 

566 reviews

With a stay at Settlers Boutique Motel in Hanmer Springs, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and 7 minutes by foot from A Maze N Golf. This guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Chisholm Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Conical Hill Walkway.

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Edit Hanmer Springs
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Hotel in Hanmer Springs · 113.44 km from centre

8.6

 

462 reviews

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Located in Hanmer Springs, Edit Hanmer Springs is in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Chisholm Park and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Conical Hill Walkway and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Conical Hill.

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The St James Premium Accommodation
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Motel in Hanmer Springs · 113.47 km from centre

9.0

 

668 reviews

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The St James Premium Accommodations is a 5 minutes’ walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, restaurants and shops. Most accommodations overlooks Chisholm Park with views towards the mountains.

All accommodations has double-glazed windows, balconies or patios, under floor heating, heated towel rail, heat-pump, air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Executive units and 1-bedroom suites have a spa bath. The Mt Isobel and St James suites have a gas fireplace.

Other facilities include a guest laundry, a free DVD library and free use of towels for the thermal pools.

Smoking Free Property (No Cigarets or Vaping inside the property or in the balcony/ patio of the rooms)

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Basic, Super 'Cosy' Cabin in The Middle of National Park and Mountains
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Apartment in West Coast, Otira · 116.16 km from centre

8.6

 

73 reviews

A recently renovated apartment, Basic, Super 'Cosy' Cabin in The Middle of National Park and Mountains offers accommodations in Otira. Housed in a building dating from 1965, this apartment offers free Wifi and free private parking. Arthur's Pass National Park is 8.3 miles away and Temple Basin is 4.9 miles from the apartment.

The apartment includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Devil’s Punchbowl Falls is 7.3 miles from Basic, Super 'Cosy' Cabin in The Middle of National Park and Mountains, while Arthur's Pass Train Station is 7.8 miles from the property. Hokitika Airport is 57 miles away.

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The Empty Nest
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Guest house in Canterbury, Geraldine · 128.54 km from centre

9.5

 

263 reviews

Providing a garden, The Empty Nest provides accommodations in Geraldine. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.

This guest house includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. The guest house offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

Richard Pearse Airport is 17 miles away.

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Victoria house
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Guest house in Canterbury, Geraldine · 128.55 km from centre

8.4

 

213 reviews

Victoria house is a recently renovated guest house in Geraldine where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking.

All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and shower. Rooms have a kettle, while some rooms also boast a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and kitchenware. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Geraldine, like hiking.

Richard Pearse Airport is 17 miles from the property.

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