Ashburton Travel Guide

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A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake.
A herd of cows in a grassy field with trees in the background.
A serene lake surrounded by mountains with snow-capped peaks.
A lake with mountains in the background, a white van parked by the roadside, and dry grass in the foreground.
A beach with a pebbly shore and the ocean under a cloudy sky.

Our guide on where to stay in Ashburton

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A rural landscape with a field, trees, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Tinwald

While Tinwald may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashburton Domain and Trott's Garden.

Elgin

While Elgin isn't home to many top sights, Lake Hood and Ashburton Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.

Allenton

If you're spending some time in Allenton, Ashburton Domain and Trott's Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Ashburton Central

If you're spending some time in Ashburton Central, Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Hampstead

While Hampstead isn't home to many top sights, Ashburton Domain and Lake Hood are some notable places to visit nearby.

Coronation Park

Coronation Park

4 out of 5
780 East Street Ashburton
The price is NZ$91 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$91
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this campsite in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (189 reviews)
"There was a problem with the tele and staff tried to sorted it out but there was a fault so they upgraded me to another unit that had a tele going. I just needed to see our team win!"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Coronation Park
Hotel Ashburton

Hotel Ashburton

3 out of 5
11 Racecourse Road Ashburton
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$150 per night from 4 July to 5 July
NZ$150
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ashburton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (508 reviews)
"This hotel maybe older but the beds are comfy, the staff are lovely and food is good and easy parking."

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Hotel Ashburton
Taylors Motel

Taylors Motel

3.5 out of 5
770 East Street Ashburton
The price is NZ$196 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$196
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Ashburton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (408 reviews)
"a great place to stay have stayed here a few times now and has always been great highly recommend"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Taylors Motel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coronation Park

Coronation Park

4 out of 5
780 East Street Ashburton
Stay at this campsite in Ashburton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (189 reviews)
"There was a problem with the tele and staff tried to sorted it out but there was a fault so they upgraded me to another unit that had a tele going. I just needed to see our team win!"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Coronation Park
Entire House - Warm - Central and Convenient

Entire House - Warm - Central and Convenient

Ashburton Ashburton
Stay at this golf holiday home in Ashburton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay with my partner. House was clean and in a great location. Host was easy to reach and gave heaps of information. Would stay again :)"

Reviewed on 15 June 2026

Entire House - Warm - Central and Convenient
The Green Gecko

The Green Gecko

3.5 out of 5
23 Allison St Ashburton Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Ashburton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Ashburton Domain and Historic ...
The Green Gecko
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Ashburton attractions

Ashburton Domain

8.8/10 (75 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Ashburton Domain, a lovely green space in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
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