Top Guest Houses in Canterbury in 2026

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Our top choices for Canterbury guest houses

A spacious living room with large windows, a wooden deck, and a view of a distant landscape.

1. Pukaki Air Lodge

Pukaki

Jacqueline

RM721 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A cozy room with a large window offering a mountain view, a comfortable sofa, and a television.

2. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Mount Cook

Jun

RM840 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chairs.

3. Settlers Boutique Motel

Hanmer Springs

Rebecca

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A coastal view with a rocky cliff and houses.

4. Cave Rock Guest House

Sumner

Inshirah

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

5. Drifters Inn

Hanmer Springs

john

RM406 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window above the door.

6. The Fort. Timaru

Timaru Central

Wayne

RM322 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A park with a stone sculpture and a rainbow in the background.

7. Twizel Retreats - LH Retreat

Twizel

RM2,142 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A cozy room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a table.

8. Kumiko's Guest House

Waipara

A modern kitchen with a view of mountains.

9. Twizel retreats - GH Cottage

Twizel

RM1,660 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

10. Tuscany Downs Estate

Kirwee

Pam

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach and calm water.

11. The Sanctuary Beach Side

Maori Hill

Leanne

A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a garden.

12. Sandy Feet Accommodation

New Brighton

13. Eco Villa

Christchurch City Centre

"Totally enjoyed our stay at Eco Villa. Room and service was faultless. The building is simply stunning and has been recently renovated and decorated to an exceptionally high standard. The owners were very friendly, helpful and genuinely care about providing a great service. It's just the best pace to stay to explore Christchurch - circa 10 min walk into the centre or less to some really great coffee shops. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Eco Villa - the beds and bedding were as good...

Christine

14. The Ocean Breeze Suites

Maori Hill

"The whole experience was very bizarre. We couldn’t get a hold of the hotel to confirm check in (as mention on our itinerary it was essential to do) however none of the numbers provided worked, finally got thru via email and I was told someone would be there at 5. But our check in stated from 3. We arrived at 3 hoping we could get checked in only to be told by a lady eating chips on the porch that they “decided 3pm would be too early so changed it to 5pm but on your booking it will still say 3...

Nic