Curated luxury hotels in Canterbury

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.

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.

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.

Just 2 minutes’ walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, Glenalvon Lodge Motel offers studios with free Wi-Fi.

Motel Glenalvon Lodge is 2 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs Golf Course, and 5 minutes’ drive from Waiau River. Christchurch International Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.

All heated studios have tea and coffee making facilities.

The tour desk can book local activities including bungy jumping, quad biking and jet boating.

Murchison Motels in Murchison has 4-star accommodation with a garden. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All units at the motel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Westport Airport is 101 km from the property.

Set in Hanmer Springs in the Canterbury region, Woodbank Park Cottages has a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Guests can make use of a garden.

The chalet has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area.

You can play tennis at the chalet. The chalet has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Oamaru Harbour Nest is located in Oamaru, 2.1 km from Bushy Beach, and provides a patio, garden, and free WiFi. The property features garden views, and is 37 km from Moeraki Boulders. Outdoor seating is also available at the chalet.

The chalet is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies.

Guests can also relax on the sun terrace.

Richard Pearse Airport is 98 km away.

Located in Kaikoura in the Canterbury region, Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 1 has a garden. The chalet also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

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

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Deerbrooke Kaikōura Chalets - Chalet 2 is set in Kaikoura. This chalet has a garden. The chalet also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

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

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

Twizel - Arohanui Cottage is situated in Twizel. This property offers access to a patio, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi.

The 2-bedroom chalet has a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the chalet. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Richard Pearse Airport is 155 km from the property.

Leader Valley Cottage - A Tranquil Retreat For Two is situated in Mendip Hills and offers barbecue facilities. This chalet has a garden and free private parking.

The chalet features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mendip Hills, like skiing and fishing.

Set in Mt Lyford in the Canterbury region, Totara Lodge - Unwind, Relax & Enjoy - Mt Lyford has a patio. It is situated 9 km from Mt. Lyford and offers private check-in and check-out. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking chalet features an open-air bath.

The spacious chalet comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Bella Vista Hanmer Springs is located on the right as you enter Hanmer Springs Village. It offers modern studios and family units with access to an on-site tennis court.

Each unit at Bella Vista Hanmer Springs has 50 satellite TV channels. All studios have a kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities and microwaves.

The property is just 10 minutes' stroll to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa and the cafes and bars in the centre of the village.

There is an 18-hole golf course close by. Forest walks and Tarndale Reserve are directly behind the motel.

Featuring a garden, Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge is set in Hanmer Springs and also provides a bar and barbecue facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the motel every room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Every room comes with a kettle, while selected rooms include a patio and others also provide guests with mountain views. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

At Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hanmer Springs, like hiking and skiing.

Christchurch International Airport is 130 km away.

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

All accommodation 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 Cigarettes or Vaping inside the property or in the balcony/ patio of the rooms)

Located in Timaru (Maori Hill), Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge is a 5-minute walk from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and 6 minutes by foot from Aigantighe Art Gallery. This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from South Canterbury Museum and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Caroline Bay Beach.

Aspen on King is a 5-minute drive from Caroline Bay and 1.2 km from central Timaru. This cosy accommodation offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking.

All rooms include kitchenette facilities like a fridge, a stove and a microwave. Each comes with heating, a DVD player and flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms have a spa bath.

The property has a lawn area with barbecue and a trampoline. Laundry facilities are available.

Timaru Aspen on King is 880 metres from Timaru Botanic Gardens and a 20-minute drive from Timaru Airport.