Hotels in Canterbury

momondo users most often search for hotels in Timaru when looking to visit Canterbury. The average nightly rate for Timaru is $93. Other popular destinations in Canterbury include Christchurch and Lake Tekapo. Christchurch has an average nightly rate of $142 and Lake Tekapo has an average nightly rate of $241.

A good deal for a hotel in Canterbury is typically any price under $135, which is the average nightly rate in Canterbury. This rate will typically be harder to find in Lake Tekapo, where hotels prices are generally higher. Timaru 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 Aoraki Court Motel in Aoraki / Mount Cook (rated 9.2)The Lakes Motel in Twizel (rated 9.1)

The most popular hotel in Canterbury is Haka House Lake Tekapo, which has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2,464 of our users. In the past 12 months, 9% of all our users who booked hotels in Canterbury chose to stay at Haka House Lake Tekapo.

$191 per night is the average price for a double room at a hotel in Canterbury during the month of January. The cheapest rate for a double room in Canterbury during this month was for $57 per night (in Kaikoura).

On average, $204 per night will be the going rate for a hotel room in Lake Tekapo. This is about 65% more expensive than any other city in Canterbury.

Our users typically find that Timaru has the lowest per night rates in the country at just $58. Timaru offers hotels rooms at an average rate that is 74% lower than the average city in Canterbury.

Popular hotels in Canterbury that are perfect for families include Aaron Court Motel ($60 per night), Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo ($374 per night) and Aspen on King ($87 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 $374 per night on average for a room at Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo, $231 per night for a room at Crowne Plaza Christchurch By IHG and $86 per night for a room at The Coast Motel.

The number of operators available for hotels in Canterbury is 3,945 as of January 2026.

Prices for hotels in Canterbury are updated daily.

The average price for hotels near Tekapo Springs is $199 per night. Of those hotels, momondo users recommend the 10 hotels below for those looking to stay in the area. Since Tekapo Springs is more popular at some times of year than others, prices may vary depending on when you plan your trip. Hotels near Tekapo Springs are typically 38% more expensive than the average hotel in Canterbury, which is $122.