South Canterbury, Accommodation

Featured in Lonely Planet, our newly refurbished Holiday Park has won Trip Advisor's Award in Excellence 2016~2013 (4 years in a row), a 2015 Award from Booking.com as well as the National AA Award for Excellence in Holiday Parks 2012. Surrounded by idyllic countryside, the park is spacious and quiet and is a 5 minute walk from the ocean and one of the countries best fishing rivers. Cabins sleeping from 2 to 7 people, modern excellent facilities with free showers & free laundry. Free Wi-Fi in cabins, from $1 for campers. Prices begin from $13 per person. We are located 12 minutes north of Oamaru.

4-star Kiwi Holiday Park accommodation Tranqull park-like setting, 2min walk/200m to town centre. It is also a short drive from picturesque Peel Forest where you will find the Rangitata River famous for its whitewater rafting and salmon fishing. Skifields Mount Hutt, Mount Dobson are also close by. Accommodation ranges from tent and powered sites to cabins, self-contained units and park motels. We have a playground, BBQ and TV.

Aoraki Court Motel provides luxury accommodation sleeping up to five per unit, within the Aoraki/Mt Cook Village at an unbelievably affordable price.
Situated right in the middle of the Village it is spread over nearly 1 hectare of landscaped grounds. All units, including our two bedroom family rooms, have stunning views of Mt Sefton, The Footstool, Mt Wakefield and the surrounding mountains.

Warm, homely accommodation offering 2 bedroom family units. Units are self-contained with SKY TV and pets are welcome by arrangement. We are close to local amenities such as the beach, swimming pool, tennis courts, town centre, restaurants and cafes and local art gallery. Guest laundry on-site.

Perfect for your family’s stay in Timaru, we offer motels with 2 bedroom units, self-contained 1 bedroom units, plus cabins with kitchens and shared bathroom. Beds have bottom sheet with pillow and extra bedding is available for hire. Our spacious grounds include a children’s playground and BBQ facilities. With one free round on the golf course next door and heated swimming pool close by, it's the perfect resort for all the family.

16 Room family run lodge in the heart of the Aoraki Mount Cook Village. Each room is ensuite with king size beds & most with stunning mountain views including Mt Cook itself. The lodge has a fully equipped kitchen with adjoining dining room, a spectacular lounge with fireplace and deck, guest laundry, wireless internet, activity centre, small grocery shop all with friendly, knowledgeable and personalized service.

Taylors Motel is your Ashburton home away from home. Enjoy genuine superior service, in a comfortable, relaxed, friendly and welcoming place to stay. Choose from 12 very spacious units that are immaculately clean. Enjoy our beautiful garden setting with children's playground, relaxing BBQ area and pool. Taylors Motel is on the main street and is the closest motel to the Ashburton town centre. We are also very close to the hospital, local restaurants and only 2 minutes drive from the racecourse and showground.

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat 1 to 4 bedroom villas are set in a forest wilderness, right on the doorstep of Mt Cook World Heritage National Park and above you is the brilliance of the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve. Pukaki Observatory is located onsite for up close star gazing.  Set in 66 ha of pure privacy with forest walks, cycle tracks, yoga space, tennis court and ice skating (in winter) there is an abundance of onsite activity.
Bookings are taken on an exclusive use basis and we can take up to 8 people. Rates include half board (breakfast and a 2 course evening meal).

Welcome to the world famous Blue Pub in Methven, Mt Hutt Village - located right in the centre of town! With great value, family-friendly accommodation, and a bar and restaurant onsite, plus the super-handy location, this is the place to be for your family visit! Accommodation is backpacker style with shared bathrooms and lounge area. There is a small kitchenette with microwave and fridge.

After a hard day tramping, mountain biking, rafting, fishing, skiing, snowboarding or any of the outdoor pursuits we have on offer; there is nothing better than settling down on the verandah enjoying a cold beer with some friends and reflecting on the day's adventure.

Please be aware that often on weekend nights we host awesome live music in the Main Bar - if you are not planning on joining us and prefer to work on your shut eye, please make sure you check our online gig guide prior to booking as band music does carry upstairs...

The Mt Hutt Bunkhouse Lodge and Cottage is warm, clean and comfortable accommodation at affordable prices. The main lodge is ideal for smaller groups and the adjacent cottage is perfect for families or larger groups up to 17 people. Our central location is ideal with an easy 3 minute walk into the centre of town. The hospitality here is unbeatable. This is a great place to relax and unwind. Sit by the log fire, listen or play music, read, watch a movie or sit out in the beautiful garden and enjoy the mountain views whilst waiting for your dinner to cook on the BBQ. Guaranteed hot showers, fresh linen, fully equipped kitchens, high speed internet access and off street parking. Check out our accommodation page for rates, more information on room configurations and a full range of facilities provided. We look forward to your stay with us.

You are invited to stay at Fairlie's largest motel complex, only 300m from the village centre. With 10 spacious fully self contained studio and family units & one unit with full wheelchair facilities, your stay will be restful & enjoyable. Whether you're skiing, playing golf, fishing or making day trips to Mt Cook and the Mackenzie lakes, the Pinewood Motels make an ideal home base offering you affordable rates with excellent service. With reasonable tariffs, safe off-road parking, proximity to facilities and children’s playground, families with children of all ages are well catered for.

Welcome to Rakaia River Holiday Park, located beside the Rakaia River, one of the best salmon fishing rivers in New Zealand.

We are sure to have something to fit your requirements and budget with our range of accommodation facilities that include - Park Motels, Fisherman's Cottage, Backpacker Cabins and Powered & Tent Sites. You will enjoy our sheltered powered sites and tent sites set amongst the trees.

You will find us only 40 minutes drive South of Christchurch, 20 minutes to Ashburton and 35 minutes to the Mt Hutt Ski area. In only 30 minutes you can drive to 5 beautiful and challenging golf courses. There are also a number of interesting nature walks in the area.

Peppers Bluewater Resort is a property that will tick all the boxes in making a memorable family getaway on the shores of stunning Lake Tekapo – starting with a great range of accommodation options from hotel rooms to one-, two- and three-bedroom villas. Then there is the endless offering of leisure pursuits, with the family venue of Tekapo Springs just a few minutes walk away (super child-friendly hot pools, outdoor ice skating and snow tubing) plus kayaking, fishing, ski field, mini-golf, star gazing, mountain biking, horse-riding and hiking to name a few. Lake Tekapo and the surrounding Mackenzie District including Mount Cook with Peppers Bluewater as your base offer a setting amongst such spectacular landscape that you will be drawn into it and just never want to leave. Grab the family and start planning today!

Springlee B&B is nestled on Mid-Canterbury plains at the foot of Mt Somers. Our warm and sunny home on 1.2 hectares offers a comfortable country stay in a peaceful rural setting with fabulous mountain views. Relax and unwind, wander around the garden and see our friendly animals.

The World renowned Hermitage Hotel is nestled against the majestic backdrop of New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook and the Southern Alps. The 164 room Hotel offers a complete year round alpine holiday experience. Accommodation ranges from luxurious hotel rooms with unsurpassed views of Aoraki Mt Cook to standard rooms overlooking the Sefton mountain range. Several Restaurants and bars offer an assortment of dining options with spectacular views from every seat. Add world-class activities such as Glacier Explorers, Tasman Valley 4WD and Argo Tours, Big Sky Stargazing, Mount Cook Guided Day Walks, scenic flights or the visual extravaganza of the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and you have a unique, year-round alpine adventure perfect for the family holiday.

Arrowsmith Station is a working high country property on the shores of Lake Heron in the Ashburton Gorge. Offering a variety of accommodation options and activities to suits all ages, stages and budgets. From a Luxury Lodge which sleeps 12, a self contained woolshed for large groups, to a campground. BBQ, spa and Sky TV cinema available in the TV lounge.

Nestled in a large garden amidst mature trees Lake Tekapo Cottages and holiday homes offer spectacular mountain views and a central location. The cottages are all self-contained, and sleep up to 8 people and our holiday homes are well-appointed and comfortable and fully furnished.

If you thought Mount Cook was out of your budget, think again! There's a friendly face at Mount Cook offering a great range of accommodation for today's budget conscious travellers. Whether you're into hiking, want to get out on the glaciers, soar across the Southern Alps or relax in the bar with a game of pool - we've got you covered. And all for a fraction of the price you'd expect to pay at one of New Zealand's most amazing destinations. Choose from 4 bed ensuited dorm rooms, ensuited double/twin rooms, private units or motels with kitchette and ensuite, all come with incredible views of the Southern Alps.

Our quality accommodation in Lake Tekapo is situated in a central position in the village, close to local shops and restaurants. Rooms are modern, clean and most have excellent views over Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains.
Family suites sleeping up to six people.

Abisko Lodge is less than 1 minute walk to town centre with 13 comfortable motel style en-suite rooms and three-bedroom family apartments. Whether you have been skiing at Mt Hutt or playing in the summer sunshine, you are sure to enjoy your stay.

For our lodge guests we have a small exchange library available and a quiet area to read. You may choose to play one of the variety of board and card games available or you may prefer to indulge yourself by just relaxing and unwinding in the on-site Jacuzzi spa pool or sauna.

Situated at Tarras, close to Cromwell, Wanaka, Alexandra and the famed Otago Rail Trail our strawbale cottage is surrounded by stunning mountain views and overlooks our olive grove and local farmland. Excellent accommodation for cyclists or motorists traveling to or from the Lindis Pass, or for those wanting a quiet base for exploring Central Otago. It offers privacy in two adjoining, self contained units both with en-suites. Ideal for families. Fantastic breakfasts.