Hotels in Canterbury

momondo users most often search for hotels in Christchurch when looking to visit Canterbury. The average nightly rate for Christchurch is $151. Other popular destinations in Canterbury include Timaru and Lake Tekapo. Timaru has an average nightly rate of $86 and Lake Tekapo has an average nightly rate of $335.

A good deal for a hotel in Canterbury is typically any price under $147, 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. Kaikoura 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: Aoraki Court Motel in Aoraki / Mount Cook (rated 9.1), and Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park in Kaikoura (rated 9.0)Quest On Manchester in Christchurch (rated 9.0)

The most popular hotel in Canterbury is The Bealey Quarter, which has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 4,298 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.

$173 per night is the average price for a double room at a hotel in Canterbury during the month of August. The cheapest rate for a double room in Canterbury during this month was for $56 per night (in Timaru).

On average, $200 per night will be the going rate for a hotel room in Lake Tekapo. This is about 102% more expensive than any other city in Canterbury.

Our users typically find that Kaikoura has the lowest per night rates in the country at just $36. Kaikoura offers hotels rooms at an average rate that is 68% lower than the average city in Canterbury.

Popular hotels in Canterbury that are perfect for families include Aaron Court Motel ($53 per night), Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo ($233 per night) and The Bealey Quarter ($52 per night).

Chateau on the Park, a Doubletree by Hilton hotel, Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo and Crowne Plaza Christchurch By IHG are the top three hotels in Canterbury for couples according to our user data. It’s $125 per night on average for a room at Chateau on the Park, a Doubletree by Hilton hotel, $233 per night for a room at Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo and $207 per night for a room at Crowne Plaza Christchurch By IHG.

The number of operators available for hotels in Canterbury is 4,704 as of August 2026.

Prices for hotels in Canterbury are updated daily.

Below are the 11 user recommended hotels in the area of Canterbury that is closest to Hagley Park. The average price near Hagley Park is $87/night, with prices varying based on several factors including time of year. Hotels near Hagley Park are typically 21% less expensive than the average hotel in Canterbury, which is $110.

The average price for hotels near The Christchurch Botanic Gardens is $91 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 17% less expensive than the average hotel in Canterbury, which is $110.