Hotels in Canterbury

momondo users most often search for hotels in Christchurch when looking to visit Canterbury. The average nightly rate for Christchurch is $154. Other popular destinations in Canterbury include Timaru and Lake Tekapo. Timaru has an average nightly rate of $90 and Lake Tekapo has an average nightly rate of $287.

A good deal for a hotel in Canterbury is typically any price under $148, which is the average nightly rate in Canterbury. This rate will typically be harder to find in Aoraki / Mount Cook, where hotels prices are generally higher. Christchurch has some of the lowest hotel prices of any Canterbury destination, and good deals may be easier to find there.

Judging by user ratings, the best hotels in Canterbury are: Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses in Kaikoura (rated 9.6), and The Lakes Motel Twizel in Twizel (rated 9.3)Aoraki Court Motel in Aoraki / Mount Cook (rated 9.2)

The most popular hotel in Canterbury is The Bealey Quarter, which has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 4,224 of our users. In the past 12 months, 12% of all our users who booked hotels in Canterbury chose to stay at The Bealey Quarter.

$158 per night is the average price for a double room at a hotel in Canterbury during the month of May. The cheapest rate for a double room in Canterbury during this month was for $50 per night (in Timaru).

On average, $220 per night will be the going rate for a hotel room in Aoraki / Mount Cook. This is about 69% more expensive than any other city in Canterbury.

Our users typically find that Christchurch has the lowest per night rates in the country at just $44. Christchurch offers hotels rooms at an average rate that is 59% lower than the average city in Canterbury.

Popular hotels in Canterbury that are perfect for families include Aaron Court Motel ($52 per night), Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo ($166 per night) and The Bealey Quarter ($43 per night).

Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo, Crowne Plaza Christchurch By IHG and The Coast Motel are the top three hotels in Canterbury for couples according to our user data. It’s $166 per night on average for a room at Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo, $173 per night for a room at Crowne Plaza Christchurch By IHG and $79 per night for a room at The Coast Motel.

The number of operators available for hotels in Canterbury is 4,614 as of May 2026.

Prices for hotels in Canterbury are updated daily.

Below are the 10 user recommended hotels in the area of Canterbury that is closest to Hagley Park. The average price near Hagley Park is $86/night, with prices varying based on several factors including time of year. Hotels near Hagley Park are typically 29% less expensive than the average hotel in Canterbury, which is $123.

The average price for hotels near The Christchurch Botanic Gardens is $96 per night. Of those hotels, momondo users recommend the 11 hotels below for those looking to stay in the area. Since The Christchurch Botanic Gardens is more popular at some times of year than others, prices may vary depending on when you plan your trip. Hotels near The Christchurch Botanic Gardens are typically 22% less expensive than the average hotel in Canterbury, which is $123.