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Christchurch

Christchurch

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Shared kitchen facilities

LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport
5.0 star property
Christchurch Airport
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good stay at a resonable price ideal if you have an early morning flight short walk to terminal "
Australia
john
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
11 July - 12 July
LyLo Christchurch Airport
Lounge

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo
5.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (426 reviews)
"Close to the Night Sky Project and great view of the lake."
United States
Steven
The price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
23 July - 24 July
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Exterior

Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge
1.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (11 reviews)
"Nice place to stay but we are very close to the doors."
Australia
June Mark
The price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug
Lakes Edge Lodge
Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook

Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
4.5 star property
Mount Cook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (112 reviews)
"the kitchen has full-facilities. it was so convenient! and we luckily could see the starry sky from its balcony."
Japan
Yuka
The price is NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Haka House Hostel – Aoraki Mt Cook
Exterior

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel

Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
2.0 star property
Lake Tekapo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (154 reviews)
"Lovely staff and a really neat property with all the animals. "
New Zealand
Rachel
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
Reception

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
Addington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (372 reviews)
"I love our stay there"
Australia
Rico
The price is NZ$68
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel
Interior

85 on Bealey

85 on Bealey
Christchurch City Centre
7.0 out of 10, Good, (42 reviews)
"Awesome, easy to check in, comfy bed. Loved it. I am 100% booking again for next year xx"
Australia
Liana
The price is NZ$71
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
85 on Bealey
Comfort Double Room

The Blackhorse Hotel

The Blackhorse Hotel
1.0 star property
Hillmorton
7.4 out of 10, Good, (59 reviews)
"Good place for a short stay. Comfy bed and close to everything "
Australia
David
The price is NZ$86
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
The Blackhorse Hotel
Living area

Snow Denn Lodge

Snow Denn Lodge
2.0 star property
Methven
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (58 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay over for a few days right in the middle of Methven."
Australia
Nigel
The price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July
Snow Denn Lodge
Lobby lounge

Haka House Christchurch

Haka House Christchurch
5.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (95 reviews)
"I've been stayed many Haka House during this South Island trip. Every branches are clean and safety. I have nothing anxious about their branch, and here was especially located convenient place. I love it!"
Japan
Yuka
The price is NZ$67
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Haka House Christchurch
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View

Gladstone Grand Hotel

Gladstone Grand Hotel
2.0 star property
Fairlie
5.4 out of 10, (60 reviews)
"Basic accommodation but good for the price."
Australia
Brig
Gladstone Grand Hotel
Hiking

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge

Kaikoura Seaside Lodge
2.0 star property
Kaikoura
7.0 out of 10, Good, (14 reviews)
"Great views from the room and the kitchen dining areas."
Australia
Jan
The price is NZ$82
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
Kaikoura Seaside Lodge
Exterior

Mountain House

Mountain House
2.0 star property
Arthur's Pass National Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Nice hostel with good kitchen space "
United Kingdom
Kenny
Mountain House
Exterior

Christchurch Backpackers

Christchurch Backpackers
1.0 star property
New Brighton
6.8 out of 10, (19 reviews)
"I thought much easyer to use kitchen than other hostel in the city center. supermarket was much near than one in the city center one."
Australia
Motoki
The price is NZ$72
includes taxes & fees
24 July - 25 July
Christchurch Backpackers
Exterior

Stay Timaru

Stay Timaru
1.0 star property
Seaview
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Met all my needs as required so would recommend this establishment"
New Zealand
Tony
Stay Timaru
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Dusky Lodge - Hostel

Dusky Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Kaikoura
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (230 reviews)
"Was a great layout, everything easy to find"
Australia
Robyn
The price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Dusky Lodge - Hostel
Courtyard

Hanmer Backpackers

Hanmer Backpackers
2.0 star property
Hanmer Springs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (96 reviews)
"Very clean tidy and friendly place yo stay "
Australia
Linda
The price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Hanmer Backpackers
Terrace/patio

Forest Lodge

Forest Lodge
1.0 star property
Craigieburn Forest Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"It was in a beautiful place with a great host!"
Australia
Hudson
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Forest Lodge
Terrace/patio

Urbanz - Hostel

Urbanz - Hostel
2.0 star property
Christchurch City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (198 reviews)
"Great location. Clean room"
Australia
Christina
Urbanz - Hostel
Property entrance

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel
2.0 star property
Methven
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (23 reviews)
"Great atmosphere "
Australia
Liam
The price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel
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Top Canterbury Hotel Reviews

Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Very comfortable. Lovely staff. Nice breakfast. Plenty of free parking. Convenient location for our stay. Would stay again."
Evan 4-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Sudima Christchurch Airport

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Canterbury Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,955
Accommodation
32 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$67
Highest Price
NZ$305

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