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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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Glencree Luxury Chalets
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Chalet in Canterbury, Kaikoura · 131.69 km from centre

9.3

 

83 reviews

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Glencree Luxury Chalets in Kaikoura provides accommodations with a garden and barbecue facilities. Both Wifi and private parking are available at the chalet free of charge. Guests have access to a hot tub and spa center.

Some accommodations include a terrace and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. At the chalet complex, every unit includes a private bathroom.

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Hotel Lake Brunner
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Motel in West Coast, Moana · 141.88 km from centre

8.2

 

232 reviews

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When you stay at Hotel Lake Brunner in Moana, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Brunner and Lake Brunner Golf Course. This eco-certified motel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Brunner Industrial Site and 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Greymouth Golf Club.

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Location and luxury in Timaru
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Apartment in Canterbury, Timaru · 146.59 km from centre

9.6

 

19 reviews

Providing a garden, Location and luxury in Timaru provides accommodations in Timaru. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation offers an elevator and a shared kitchen for guests.

With direct access to a balcony with mountain views, the spacious air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom. Offering a terrace with sea views, this apartment also has a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Caroline Bay Beach is a 9-minute walk from the apartment. Richard Pearse Airport is 6.8 miles away.

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Golfer's Retreat
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Guest house in Kaikoura · 149.06 km from centre

8.9

 

60 reviews

Featuring a garden, Golfer's Retreat offers accommodations in Kaikoura. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The guest house has a picnic area and a hot tub.

With free Wifi, this guest house features a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the mountain views. The guest house offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

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Hot Tub, Great Views, Close to Beach
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Holiday home in Kaikoura · 150.75 km from centre

9.4

 

37 reviews

A 5-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach in Kaikoura, Hot Tub, Great Views, Close to Beach features accommodations with access to a hot tub. This vacation home offers air-conditioned accommodations with a patio.

With free Wifi, this 3-bedroom vacation home provides a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

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Bella Vista Motel Kaikoura
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Motel in Kaikoura · 151.13 km from centre

8.6

 

285 reviews

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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.

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Waves on the Esplanade
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Apartment in Kaikoura · 151.23 km from centre

9.1

 

300 reviews

Featuring sea views, Waves on the Esplanade in Kaikoura features accommodations, a private beach area, and a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

The apartment complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a dishwasher, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony, and a private bathroom with a shower. At the apartment complex, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

If you'd prefer to cook in the comfort of your own space, you can make use of the kitchen facilities, which include a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge.

Kaikoura Beach is a 2-minute walk from the apartment.

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Hadlow Sunrise Retreat
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury, Timaru · 151.57 km from centre

8.5

 

162 reviews

Hadlow Sunrise Retreat in Timaru provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. The bed and breakfast also features free Wifi and free private parking.

At the bed and breakfast, units have a desk, a TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A seating area is accessible to all guests, while some rooms also boast a DVD player.

Richard Pearse Airport is 10 miles from the property.

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Alpine-pacific Holiday Park
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Holiday park in Kaikoura · 152.32 km from centre

8.6

 

381 reviews

With a stay at Alpine-pacific Holiday Park in Kaikōura, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach. This holiday park is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Peninsula Walkway and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Kaikoura Golf Club.

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Kaikoura Quality Suites
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Motel in Kaikoura · 153.08 km from centre

9.0

 

257 reviews

Located in Kaikōura, Kaikoura Quality Suites is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura Museum. This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Fyffe House.

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Mediterranean Motel Kaikoura
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Motel in Kaikoura · 153.95 km from centre

7.6

 

775 reviews

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.

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Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 1
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Chalet in Kaikoura · 154.16 km from centre

9.8

 

147 reviews

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Offering a garden, Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 1 offers accommodations in Kaikoura. The chalet also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests.

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

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Rimu Lodge
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Lodge in West Coast, Ruatapu · 157.49 km from centre

9.8

 

80 reviews

Located in Ruatapu, Rimu Lodge is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre. This luxury lodge is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Hokitika Clock Tower and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from William Steyn Stonepainter.

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Woodstock Hotel
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Hotel in West Coast, Hokitika · 157.76 km from centre

8.4

 

478 reviews

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Located in Hokitika, 29 miles from Greymouth Train Station, Woodstock Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property has room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

You can play darts at the hotel, and the area is popular for fishing.

Hokitika Airport is 5.6 miles away.

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Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura
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Bed and breakfast in Canterbury, Kaikoura · 159.68 km from centre

9.2

 

61 reviews

Offering a garden, Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura provides accommodations in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Guests have access to a hot tub and open-air bath.

With free Wifi, this bed and breakfast offers a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster and fridge. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service.

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaikoura, like diving, cycling, and fishing. Guests at Hapuku Carriages Kaikōura can enjoy skiing and snorkeling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

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Woodland Glen Lodge
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Bed & breakfast in West Coast, Hokitika · 160.55 km from centre

9.6

 

77 reviews

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With a stay at Woodland Glen Lodge in Hokitika (Blue Spur), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and Hokitika Clock Tower. This bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and 1.8 mi (3 km) from William Steyn Stonepainter.

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Amberlea Cottages
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Holiday home in West Coast, Hokitika · 162.46 km from centre

9.4

 

1,191 reviews

Amberlea Cottages offers accommodations in Hokitika, a 13-minute walk from Hokitika Beach and 25 miles from Greymouth Train Station. With quiet street views, this accommodation features a balcony. The vacation home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The vacation home provides guests with a terrace, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

A continental breakfast, comprising fruit and juice is served at the property. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at this 5-star vacation home.

Hokitika Airport is 1.2 miles away.

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Fitzherbert Court Motel
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Motel in West Coast, Hokitika · 162.96 km from centre

8.8

 

384 reviews

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When you stay at Fitzherbert Court Motel in Hokitika, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Hokitika Lighthouse and Glowworm Dell. This eco-certified motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Jagosi Jade and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from National Kiwi Centre.

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Stumpers Hotel
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Hotel in West Coast, Hokitika · 163.25 km from centre

7.9

 

1,526 reviews

Located in Hokitika, Stumpers features a bar, a restaurant and outdoor dining.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a TV, a fridge, a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and free toiletries, while some rooms have a kitchenette.

The property offers an fireplace.

Greymouth is 22 mi from Stumpers. The nearest airport is Hokitika Airport, 1.2 mi from the property.

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Surfwatch House
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Guest house in Canterbury, Kaikoura · 163.28 km from centre

10.0

 

3 reviews

Featuring a terrace, Surfwatch House features accommodations in Kaikoura. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

The air-conditioned guest house consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

The guest house has a garden where you can relax, along with a private beach area.

Marlborough Airport is 76 miles from the property.

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