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Porters Lodge
State Highway Castle Hill
The price is NZ$206 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$206
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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! (32 reviews)
Room was well maintained and the common bathroom/toilet was clean. Staff was friendly and food was good. Everything expected in a ski lodge.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Darfield Motel
23 South Terrace, State Highway Darfield
The price is NZ$167 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$167
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Darfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping.
9/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
Clean, quiet room in a good location.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Springfield Motel
37 Tramway Rd Springfield Canterbury
The price is NZ$145 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
NZ$145
21 Feb - 22 Feb
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! (25 reviews)
Clean room, friendly host, nice quiet stop along our road trip.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
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.
Cosy country cottage retreat - close to the airport and the mountains
Darfield Canterbury
Stay at this cottage in Darfield. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios.
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Absolutely lovely home with a warm and welcoming host.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Sunrise Mountain View Cabin
Springfield Canterbury
Stay at this cabin in Springfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Waimak Alpine Jet and Mt Cheeseman Ski ...
This cabin/studio is quiet, no shops or streets to visit. Host is in farm house next door. About 10min drive to Springfield or 20mins to Oxford. Lovely and quiet self contained space.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2024
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
Fabulous peaceful comfy spot
Reviewed on 20 Dec 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$470
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika (1 way)
NZ$290
per adult
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Day Tour: TranzAlpine Train & Lunch
NZ$440
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
