Top Boutique Hotels in Canterbury (2026)

Offering free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses is located in Hapuku. All accommodations offers a 2-person spa bath, a fireplace and a balcony. Treehouse accommodations is elevated 30 feet up within the trees. Located between the mountains and the sea, Hapuku Lodge features stunning views of Kaikoura and Pacific Ocean. The property is 10 minutes' drive from Ohau Stream Walkway and Waterfall. All air-conditioned suites feature a dining setting, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Each includes a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and iPod docking station. Your private bathroom also comes with a rain shower and hairdryer. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. Guest have free use of bicycles to explore the area. The property also features free parking.

- "Beautiful room in a stunning location, great food in lovely restaurant and attentive staff. A wonderful choice for a special anniversary." - "We only stayed here 1 night but wish we spent more time here. Amazing food (the dinner is 100% worth it!), super friendly staff, beautiful views with deer right outside, comfortable bed, amazing amenities. Honestly one of the best hotels/lodges I have stayed at." - "Wonderful staff. Relaxed excellent service exceeded expectations & the food was the best we have enjoyed in New Zealand. Beautiful location between snow capped mountains and the sea."

The Vicarage Geraldine is offering accommodations in Geraldine. The apartment also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. The units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchenette, a dining area, and a private bathroom with bathrobes, a walk-in shower, and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the apartment. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Guests at The Vicarage Geraldine will be able to enjoy activities in and around Geraldine, like skiing, cycling, and fishing. Hiking can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 18 miles from the accommodation.

- "The detail in the room was exemplary and enjoyed the glass of Port at the end of the evening, a lovely touch thank you!!!" - "The cleanliness was exceptional, I also felt that the level of thoughtfulness in what their visitors might need, really set them apart." - "Loved the decor, little extras , all amenities or items lovely from the towels to sheets, hair dryer , coffee , China etc loved being next to barkers also" - "Fantastic location and presentation and great eatery next door."

Ideally set in the center of Christchurch, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch has buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a closet, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Observatory Hotel Christchurch rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a fitness center. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental and car rental are available at The Observatory Hotel Christchurch. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery and Hagley Park. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 6.2 miles from The Observatory Hotel Christchurch.

- "Gorgeous, cool, great service" - "Beautiful old building, lovely staff" - "Great setting. Great service. Posh. Nice art. Great cappuccino" - "Beautiful place, well situated" - "Beautiful. We saw the moon from the observatory, had sausages from a very nearby food truck, watched an independent film and had wine and cheese across the courtyard. Also, enjoyed the art gallery and botanical gardens. We loved having tea and coffee and cookies in the sitting room and enjoyed breakfast too. Everyone was extremely helpful, kind and generous."

The Classic Villa is a 5-star hotel located in Christchurch, and offers free Wi-Fi access. A Mediterranean breakfast is included featuring breads, croissants, cereals, cheeses, yogurt and fresh seasonal fruits. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV with Chromecast and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a desk and linen. At The Classic Villa, other facilities offered include a shared lounge, a tour desk and luggage storage. Parking is limited and subject to availability. The property is just steps away from The Arts Center, Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery, Botanic Gardens and a tram stop. The Te Pae Convention Center is a 10-minute walk from The Classic Villa and the Farmers Markets are a 10-minute drive away. Christchurch Airport is 5.6 mi away.

- "Great location, nice place, very kind owners, nice atmosphere, very comfortable and big bed. Nice furniture." - "Fantastic location, hosts and facilities" - "Excellent customer service," - "A truely great place to stay. Hosts were an amazing couple who couldn’t do enough for you. The location was perfect! On a street across the road from the arts precinct and a very short walk to the city, or catch to hop on hop off tram that pulls up outside the property. Very quiet area and the street being used for tram meant very limited cars in one direction only. Beds very comfortable and the continental breakfast was exactly right."

Centrally located in pretty Christchurch, overlooking Hagley Park and the River Avon, the George is a luxurious 5-star boutique hotel. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi. The George, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has 53 stylish and comfortable guest rooms. All of the accommodations is spacious, features contemporary furnishings and has a modern bathroom. Guests can enjoy a great range of modern in-room amenities including 42” LCD TV, digital movie system and complimentary bathroom toiletries. 50 Bistro is an award-winning restaurant at the property, which serves contemporary cuisine and also offers al fresco dining on the terrace. The George is within easy reach of the city center and its arts center, restaurants and theaters. Christchurch Botanic Gardens is also on your doorstep. Christchurch Casino is just a 3-minute walk away. The George has repeatedly been recognized as ‘New Zealand’s Leading Boutique Hotel’ from 2006-2010 and 2012-2020.

- "We had a great stay at The George. The staff were friendly and approachable, the room well appointed and comfortable, the hotel bar and restuarant were good too. The location is great, next to the park but close enough to stroll into the city in 15 minutes." - "We stay here every year on our way through Christchurch and are always made to feel very welcome. The staff are friendly and attentive, the rooms are warm, comfortable and beautifully decorated."

Located in Lake Tekapo, 28 miles from Mt. Dobson, Galaxy Boutique Hotel has accommodations with a shared lounge and free private parking. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. All rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a electric tea pot, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. Featuring a private bathroom with a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while some have a mountain view. At Galaxy Boutique Hotel rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lake Tekapo, like hiking, skiing and cycling. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 60 miles from Galaxy Boutique Hotel.

- "Everything is perfect!" - "Location" - "Great location. Very clean and new accomodation. Bed, pillows and sheets all soft. Breakfast included." - "Everything. The hosts were amazing the breakfast was wonderful. It was a perfect end to a week long roadtrip" - "Everything. The view from our room was fantastic. The staff was friendly and attentive. The room was spacious, clean and well equipped. It has a very modern and chic bathroom. I would highly recommend this hotel."

New in 2019, this 5-star boutique hotel is ideally located on Victoria Street in the city of Christchurch, among a variety of cafes, restaurants and bars. Sudima Christchurch City is just a short walk from Hagley Park and Christchurch’s CBD. At the hotel, every room offers free movies to enjoy throughout your stay. In addition, all rooms are equipped with a fridge, wardrobe and a flat-screen TV as well as private private bathrooms. For your comfort, rooms are also fitted with air conditioning. Sudima Christchurch City works to be as environmentally sustainable as possible, with a focus on sourcing local products of the highest standard. Therefore, all room amenities are environmentally friendly and sustainably sourced. The Lane Restaurant focuses on high quality cuisine, created from locally sourced produce. Also featured at the property is a luxurious day spa, Moss, featuring a number of treatments in a relaxing and inviting space. Guests also have access to a nearby fitness center, free of charge. Staff are available 24 hours to assist with any queries. The Christchurch Arts Center is 0.9 mi away and Christchurch International Airport is 6.2 mi from the property.

- "Very friendly accommodating staff" - "Very Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable rooms." - "Beautifully presented, really clean. Perfect." - "its the best place to sleep easy and comfortably" - "Convenient location, incredible staff. They made everything so easy. We only stayed for a short time and found everything we needed in the room." - "Amazing hotel with such welcoming lovely staff. Hotel room was beautiful with everything provided. Quiet location - we had a fabulous stay!"

Located in the picturesque Canterbury high country, Fable Terrace Downs Resort features all day dining, an 18 hole golf course and a range of outdoor activities. The villas have open-plan living spaces with gas fires. Guests can enjoy free on-site parking. The cafe serves a menu of local produce and offers panoramic views of the mountains from breakfast to evening meals. Fable Terrace Downs Resort also has tennis courts and a fitness center onsite. Local activities near Terrace Downs include jet boating, clay-bird shooting, archery, mountain biking, golfing, quad biking, four-wheel-driving and fishing. Terrace Downs is a 60-minute drive through the countryside from Christchurch International Airport. Lake Coleridge is a 25-minute drive away. It is a 35-minute drive to Methven and Mt Hutt Village.

- "Everything! By far the best place we've stayed in, customer service was faultless, very very professional staff! The dinner menu was unreal, The best food I've had the pleasure of eating to date!" - "The staff were great so helpful. We arrived early and they arranged for our rooms to be ready before normal checkin time." - "It was luxurious. It was well appointed. It was comfortable." - "Amazing views and food was sensational, honestly the best meat we’ve ever had! We also enjoyed the clay shooting and archery. The staff were all amazing as well, will definitely be back!"

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is housed in a historic 1880s building, just 10 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Town. Each room features a refrigerator, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea plunger. All rooms include an private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. There is free WiFi and parking on site The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities. Kaikoura Boutique Hotel is 1.2 mi from the Kaikoura Station and 2 mi from South Bay Beach. It is 5 mi from Kaikoura Airport and a 9-minute drive from Kaikoura Bay Golf course.

- "Beautiful old hotel with style" - "Friendly, helpful staff. Great location" - "New owners are fantastic. Comfy bed,great view and quiet. 10/10." - "Very homely and comfortable. Really great views of the bay. Lovely management, really relaxing place. Easy to stroll into town, shops, bars and a great museum." - "Friendly owners on site who assisted when needed and are happy to offer up suggestions concerning the local area i.e Restaurant options. Ample parking for guests. The units themselves are more spacious than you think, and if the weather is good - there is a lovely courtyard to sit in. You’re also only a very short drive or a 10/15 minute walk into the town area."

Occupying a restored Italian Renaissance style building, the Heritage Christchurch hotel is located in Cathedral Square, which forms part of a popular shopping precinct. It features a lap pool, hot tub, a sauna and guests enjoy free WiFi. Located in the elegant Old Government Building, the 2-story apartments are elegantly decorated and come with a kitchen, dining area and lounge. Facilities include cable TV with cinema channels, private bathrooms, and laundry facilities. The hotel is 1 mi from Hagley Park, a green inner city oasis containing a golf course and botanical gardens. It is 10 minutes' walk from Christchurch Casino. Cashel St Mall is a 5-minute walk away. Christchurch International Airport is 6.8 mi from the Christchurch Heritage hotel. Christchurch Museum and Hagley Park are each 12 minutes' walk away.

- "Quiet and comfortable." - "Interesting building, good selection of toiletries, teabags, coffee and milk included. Great breakfast" - "The beds were so comfortable." - "Simply brilliant space, the suites are such great value for money and good size, meaning everyone had more than enough space. The decor and style added a wow factor that the children loved. For them, this was the best hotel they had stayed in New Zealand. The location is perfect for the city within 2 mins walk to Cathedral square. Hereford Street multistory car park provided great accessible parking only 4 min walk from Hotel."