Top Hotels in Canterbury Region Villas
Canterbury Region Villas | Places to Stay in Canterbury Region
Christchurch, the Garden City, and the Canterbury region are the perfect destination for daredevils. From northern Kaikoura to Waimate in the south, Canterbury is an adventure sports paradise. Hangliding, helibiking, bungee jumping, snowboarding, jetboating, rafting and skydiving get the adrenaline going. Golfing, flightseeing, swimming with dolphins and soaking in thermal pools are more laid-back temptations. Christchurch, a city of parks and gardens, is the countrys third largest urban area.
Restaurants in Canterbury Region
1. The Factory
Overall Ratings
5 based on 204 reviews
The Factory offers luxury accommodation in an historic building on the beachfront at Hapuku. Here, you can relax in peace and privacy with views of the ocean on one side and stunning snow-capped mountains on the other. Hapuku is less than 10 minutes drive from Kaikoura which is famous for its amazing marine wildlife. The Factory offers exclusive use of the guest wing and is perfect for couples, families or small groups of friends.
Beautiful in every way!
Reviewed By cowgirlNZEverything about The Factory is just gorgeous - from the stunning setting sandwiched between moody mountains and the everchanging surf beach - lie in bed or on the comfy loungers and listen to waves, tui & bellbirds - to the perfect decor along with a character building with an interesting history... Add in wonderful hosts who go above and beyond to ensure you have a great stay, and all I can say is what a winner. So lucky that we can get in the car and drive here in a couple of hours! Thanks so much team Factory - pleasure to meet you. We'll be back!
2. Scott Street Apartments
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Our boutique apartments offer self-contained accommodation at Lake Tekapo in a quiet street surrounded by tall, mature trees. Our unique holiday apartments are comprised of two generously proportioned 2-bedroom apartments, an accessible studio unit and a one-bedroom unit in an architecturally redesigned three-storey building. The 2-bedroom apartments can be rented together, and when opened up provide accommodation for up to 9 people. Your hosts Maria Prince and Paul Blair welcome you to share their lovely home.
Great place to stay in Lake Tekapo
Reviewed By Natalie WWas here for one night in May to watch the lunar eclipse, and this was a perfect place to stay. I really appreciated all the caring touches, like the frost blanket for the car windscreen. Had a great night's sleep after being out late on a star gazing tour. Highly recommended.
3. Gladstone Cottage & Homestay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
New year holiday
Reviewed By moore247Very lovely and warming place to stay very clean and the host were very welcoming and lovely couldn't ask for better people and of course there dog Archie was very cute and welcoming to. Love the location, would stay again had everything you needed in the cottage. Thank you again for the stay. From the Moore family
4. Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 243 reviews
Caroll and Craig Simcox manage Lake Tekapo Holiday homes which has over 30 properties in stunning Lake Tekapo. We have a range of fully self-contained houses and apartments with something for every group and every price range. All of our houses are professionally cleaned and all linen is provided for you.
Askray on Rankin review
Reviewed By kiwi4753Askray on Rankin is a 2 bedroom apartment under a private home. It was clean, warm and with a great view. Would stay again. The office person administering the various homes rented out was friendly and efficient.
5. Annandale
Overall Ratings
5 based on 45 reviews
Annandale's four unique luxury villas are set in a captivating landscape of rugged hills and private bays across 10 kilometres of dramatic coastline on working NZ farm. In addition is our unique catering concept 'We Create You Serve' where you finish the bespoke restaurant quality dishes in your villa or requesting our award winning private chef with the cuisine all created from our farm and within a 50km footprint. Activities such as swimming with the protected hectors dolphin; a private kayaking picnic trip; cooking class or a fishing trip on our boat are just some of what we can offer
Seascape is mind blowing
Reviewed By polloRemueraWow. Just wow. The collab of incredible architecture, rugged coastline, five star cuisine and the complete isolation at Seascape is mind blowing. Caroline was a warm wonderful host and as a coeliac I am indebted to the chef for the specially prepared gluten free meals. Oh how I wish I had the budget to return to the magic of Seascape.
6. First Light Kaikoura
Overall Ratings
5 based on 53 reviews
Compact apartment edge of town, friendly hosts
Reviewed By RantinroverThere are a couple of self-contained units located at the rear of the owners' property which is set on the hill above Kaikoura in a quiet pleasant residential area. We stayed in the apartment with a balcony which is the larger of the two, however it wasn't as spacious as we had expected. We were only there for two nights and it was fine for that short stay. Cost was $390 in total which was paid at the premises. Tracy met us on arrival and showed us the apartment. It was split level - a compact living room/kitchenette and wet room on the ground level and the bedroom on the upper level. There was a decking area at the entrance which overlooked the rear garden. The living room had a settee, table and two chairs and a wall mounted television. (There were very few channels to watch which made the addition of another wall mounted television in the bedroom a bit surprising). Wifi was free although there was an evening cut-off to availability, from memory around 9.00pm. The kitchenette had a kettle, toaster and microwave and some kitchenware so it was fine for us making breakfast but I doubt we would have attempted to self-cater. Tea & coffee were provided. The bathroom had a shower with reasonable water pressure and although there was a curtain this only partially prevented the floor area getting wet. The bedroom had a comfortable queen sized bed, bedside cabinets, a couple of handy shelf areas for sitting our cases upon and a hanging rail. Bi-fold doors opened on to a small balcony with a couple of chairs from which you could admire the coastline in the distance. We slept well. There was electric heating if required and an electric fan however we didn't need to use these to any great extent during our visit. It's only a 5 minute or so drive to the town however to walk there on the same route would take considerably longer. When dining out in the evening we used the shortcut suggested by our hosts, Tracy & Murray, which was to walk to the end of their street and take a grass track down to Fountain Street, join Fyffe Quay and walk round the coastal road to The Pier Hotel and The Green Dolphin - that took about 20 minutes. We also used that way to access the Kaikoura peninsula walk. It's a bit of a climb coming back up! On our first night Murray did offer us a lift back if we got a member of staff from the Pier Hotel to give him a ring when we finished our meal. However despite several attempts he couldn't be raised from his slumbers so we had another drink and a staff member gave us a lift instead! We took the car on the second evening. Murray manages Air Kaikoura scenic flights to see the whales and we booked ahead online to do this whilst in the area. He arranged for my wife or I to get a seat alongside the pilot and gave a discount on the trip reducing the cost to $276 for the two of us which was helpful. Both Murray and Tracy are very friendly, easy going people to speak with and made us welcome. We stayed in March 2020, prior to Covid-19 lockdown.
7. Montrose Estate
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Relax and recharge
Reviewed By ShortFatUglyStayed a few days at Hoturoa with family and friends. Gorgeous, peaceful estate, with beautifully kept villas. Robert and Jane were lovely hosts and this was truly the highlight of our trip to New Zealand. We really enjoyed walking around the lake, talking and learning about the salmon hatchery from the Fish & Game guys. Look forward to returning soon.
8. Bellbird Guest Accommodation
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Two superb, self contained, B & B suites set in a stunning garden setting. Bellbird Cottage has two bedrooms and a separate living space, it can accommodate 4 people. The Garden Apartment has two rooms and can host 3 people. Each have a private terrace.
Great property superb hosts
Reviewed By AJWSMAnnette and Steve were superb Kiwi hosts- they could not have been more helpful. They completely re-equipped the cottage when they took over, so everything is new and of good quality. They are also very willing to listen to suggestions of what extras are needed, for example buying a mini oven when one tenant suggested they'd like to be able to do pizzas. It was lovely to sit outside to the sound of the birds and explore their spacious garden, which looked good to us but we understand is a work in progress.
9. Loch Sloy Farm Stay
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Absolute Gem
Reviewed By kingthreeJust 45 minutes from Christchurch this was an absolute gem. We stayed in Koromiko house which was the original farmhouse now restored and refurbished. Marie and Rob who own the property were welcoming and we loved the home baking - thank you. Hosts who are very happy to share their knowledge of the local area but very respectful of our space and privacy. Perfect hosts! Koromiko house was spacious, clean and tidy and very well equipped. The log burner was perfect and kept the whole place toasty warm. Bed was comfortable and shower had good strong water power. Lovely views over the lake when we awoke each morning. Nice BBQ area which was covered - not used by us as winter time. William the sheep was quite the character and the newborn lambs delightful. Ideal for a couples retreat or family stay. Very well situated to enjoy the surrounding area. Over the weekend we walked locally enjoying the exquisite views, visited the stunning Tumbledown Bay, enjoyed the gallery at Little River and then onto Akaroa for delicious fish and chips and a mooch about the next day. Plenty to do out and about. All in all a lovely weekend break for us. Would have happily stayed longer and recommend Loch Sloy as an excellent place to stay in Little River.
10. Adams Farm Stay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
First 2 nights of our holiday to New Zealand
Reviewed By anyoldtutA lovely rural house about 20 minutes from Christchurch airport and in a good location for heading west over Arthur's Pass.Nice people ,very friendly and helpful.The bed was super comfortable.Shops and a cafe and restaurant about 5 minutes away in West Melton.The cost is very reasonable.
