Curated luxury hotels in Canterbury

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

Admiral Court Motel Kaikoura is a 5-minute drive from Kaikoura Train Station. A 2-minute walk from Kaikoura Beach, this property offers free parking on site and free WiFi access.

Heated guest rooms are fitted with ironing equipment, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite television. Each has its own en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities such as whale watching, scenic flights and walking trips into the wilderness. Guests can enjoy an outdoor barbecue in a garden setting. A guest laundry facility is available.

Charge-back services are available from the Green Dolphin Restaurant that is located next to the motel.

Motel Admiral Court Kaikoura is a 5-minute drive from Kaikoura Racecourse and an 8-minute drive from Kaikoura Golf Club. Kaikoura Airport is a 10-minute drive away.

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-friendly motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Jagosi Jade and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from National Kiwi Centre.

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 Baywatch Motor Lodge in Timaru (Maori Hill), you'll be steps from Caroline Bay Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden. This beach motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Ashbury Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Aigantighe Art Gallery.

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.

When you stay at Phoenix Motel in Temuka, you'll be near the airport and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Caroline Bay Beach. This aparthotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Pleasant Point Museum and Railway and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from DB Brewery.

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.

With a stay at Mt Cook View Motel 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 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from Alex Knob.

Situated in Twizel in the Canterbury region, GH Twizel Holiday Cottage has a garden. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi 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 kitchenette, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 156 km from the chalet.

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.