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Darfield Motel
23 South Terrace, State Highway Darfield
The price is NZ$167 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$167
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Darfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping.
9/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
Great location to start trip after flying into Christchurch.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Springfield Motel
37 Tramway Rd Springfield Canterbury
The price is NZ$131 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$131
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mt Cheeseman Ski Area and Waimak Alpine Jet are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Nice quiet area. Lovely host Amber. Lovely room with everything you need.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Porters Lodge
State Highway Castle Hill
The price is NZ$206 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
NZ$206
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski lodge in Castle Hill. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Porters Ski Area and Kura Tawhiti Scenic ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
Porter's Lodge is in the mountains far from everywhere but has a great atmosphere, home cooked food and lovely views.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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.
The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate
Methven (Mt Hutt) Methven
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Windwhistle. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Rakaia Gorge and Washpen Falls are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
Gorgeous location and grounds that we were not able to enjoy or explore enough with our small dog due to arriving late and leaving early. Comfy house with everything we needed. Few oddities such as sheets on one bed being too small, had to collect more kindling, and could do with more sockets to ...
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Oxford Tiny House - come and experience tiny house living! Set on 10 acres.
Burnt Hill Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Burnt Hill. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities.
Fantastic,well set up
The Hosts were very kind and considerate to meet our needs and questions, the tiny home is well set out and practical to stay in, it was warm and clean and had everything we needed while staying there Our hosts were lovely to talk to and made us feel very welcome With Gratitude thanks
Reviewed on 13 May 2024
Cosy modern house close to tracks and ski fields
Castle Hill Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Castle Hill. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve and Cave ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Lounge was relaxing, fire was lovely. Pillows and sheets were not sanitised between guests but they were washed. Unfortunately, the duvet and sheets upstairs smelled like vomit. The sinks and bathrooms hadn't been cleaned properly and smelled a little sicky, obviously the guests who stayed before ...
Reviewed on 21 July 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Mt Cheeseman Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Springfield with a visit to Mt Cheeseman Ski Area. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.
Waimak Alpine Jet
Enjoy an outing to Waimak Alpine Jet during your stay in Springfield. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.
Activities
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
NZ$450
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
