Christchurch is known for its gardens and museums, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Cathedral Square and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The romantic city of Hanmer Springs is full of attractions, such as Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Chisholm Park, and is loved for its spas and hot springs.
The scenic city of Mount Cook is full of attractions, such as Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and Aoraki / Mount Cook, and is loved for its mountain views and bars.
Immerse yourself in nature and spend the day at Mount Cook National Park, located 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from central Mount Cook. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Tasman Glacier, located nearby.
You can stroll along Lyttelton Harbour for relaxing water views when you're in Lyttelton. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Sumner Beach is located 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from the center of Christchurch, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to New Brighton Beach and Taylor's Mistake Beach.
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Hagley Park in Christchurch City Centre. Our travelers also like the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Hagley Cricket Oval, both a short walk away.
One of my favorite places I've ever stayed at. The owners are incredible and the love they have for the place shows. Wonderful rooms with kitchenette, little coffees and teas, and a free laundry! Cute little playground, washing line, bbq available, and the most gorgeous grounds complete with flowers. The owners helped with navigating nearby and answered any questions I had, especially not having a car. 10/10!
One of my favorite places I've ever stayed at. The owners are incredible and the love they have for the place shows. Wonderful rooms with kitchenette, little coffees and teas, and a free laundry! Cute little playground, washing line, bbq available, and the most gorgeous grounds complete with flowers. The owners helped with navigating nearby and answered any questions I had, especially not having a car. 10/10!
samantha
Reviewed September 20, 2026Reviewed September 20, 2026
Nice and peaceful location. Mostly heard birds chirping as the main sound. Clean and has shampoo, conditioner and soap in the shower. The stand alone bathroom had no hand soap, which was a bit odd. Has two different laundry and dryer locations on the property that are coin operated, you need to bring your own laundry soap which we had to go to the grocery store to purchase.
Sleeps up to 8 people. Each bed had a heated blanket if needed (not sure about the fold out couch because we didn't use...
Nice and peaceful location. Mostly heard birds chirping as the main sound. Clean and has shampoo, conditioner and soap in the shower. The stand alone bathroom had no hand soap, which was a bit odd. Has two different laundry and dryer locations on the property that are coin operated, you need to bring your own laundry soap which we had to go to the grocery store to purchase.
Sleeps up to 8 people. Each bed had a heated blanket if needed (not sure about the fold out couch because we didn't use...
Devorah
Reviewed December 30, 2025Reviewed December 30, 2025
Stayed for one night on a road trip through. It doesn't look like much but the room was great. Very spacious, had a fridge, kitchen, kettle, dining table, couch...and everything was spotless. Owners do a really nice job with the rooms.
Stayed for one night on a road trip through. It doesn't look like much but the room was great. Very spacious, had a fridge, kitchen, kettle, dining table, couch...and everything was spotless. Owners do a really nice job with the rooms.
The room was spacious and warm! Warm is a good thing here since it was July and most other places we stayed at were freezing, so we really appreciated that. We really liked everything about the room, and the coffee/dining table was really practical. The owner/manager was really nice too.
The room was spacious and warm! Warm is a good thing here since it was July and most other places we stayed at were freezing, so we really appreciated that. We really liked everything about the room, and the coffee/dining table was really practical. The owner/manager was really nice too.
Beautiful and very clean room. We had everything we needed for a light dinner, as everything was already closed when we came back. Nic was really nice and willing to help with anything we needed. We loved the place and will come back.
Beautiful and very clean room. We had everything we needed for a light dinner, as everything was already closed when we came back. Nic was really nice and willing to help with anything we needed. We loved the place and will come back.
Tomer
Reviewed September 29, 2026Reviewed September 29, 2026
Great little boutique motel in Ashburton.
The host greeted me and showed me the room. The room has already had heat pump on which was great for the cold night.
You have all amenities and then some like nespresso gusto machine. The thing that surprised me was the ropes in the wardrobe, just like in hotels. A good touch I think.
We had a wee glitch at night where the TV turned itself back on every 2-3hrs. I have let the host know at the checkout in the morning.However, the bed and pillows...
Great little boutique motel in Ashburton.
The host greeted me and showed me the room. The room has already had heat pump on which was great for the cold night.
You have all amenities and then some like nespresso gusto machine. The thing that surprised me was the ropes in the wardrobe, just like in hotels. A good touch I think.
We had a wee glitch at night where the TV turned itself back on every 2-3hrs. I have let the host know at the checkout in the morning.However, the bed and pillows...
Beautifully kept lodging, beautiful views, clean enough to eat off the floors (we didn’t). The owners made us feel very welcome and were so helpful. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Beautifully kept lodging, beautiful views, clean enough to eat off the floors (we didn’t). The owners made us feel very welcome and were so helpful. I cannot recommend this place enough.
This is a beautiful property located across the street from the Botanical Garden and green space. We stayed in the suite which I would recommend. It is so so nice! The host and hostess were available on the premise for what ever we needed. There are several areas in the villa for relaxation. It is quite for sleeping and safe for walking at night within a few blocks of shopping and eating.
This is a beautiful property located across the street from the Botanical Garden and green space. We stayed in the suite which I would recommend. It is so so nice! The host and hostess were available on the premise for what ever we needed. There are several areas in the villa for relaxation. It is quite for sleeping and safe for walking at night within a few blocks of shopping and eating.
Jimmy Sue
Reviewed November 13, 2023Reviewed November 13, 2023
The room was great. The bathroom was great except there was no hair conditioner. The floor however did not appear to have been cleaned. The carpet had stuff on it (including someone’s old contact lens!) and the floor was sticky on parts. The kitchenette was stocked but we didn’t really need that since we ate out every meal. Overall good stay.
The room was great. The bathroom was great except there was no hair conditioner. The floor however did not appear to have been cleaned. The carpet had stuff on it (including someone’s old contact lens!) and the floor was sticky on parts. The kitchenette was stocked but we didn’t really need that since we ate out every meal. Overall good stay.
Clean room, excellent communication with the check in staff, great that there was laundry IN the room! The kitchen Im the room was perfect! Thank you for a lovely stay!
Clean room, excellent communication with the check in staff, great that there was laundry IN the room! The kitchen Im the room was perfect! Thank you for a lovely stay!
Golden hotel is the perfect stay once landing in Christchurch and before leaving again. Very clean and nice space. Staff is also responsive and kind with inquiries. There is a Vietnamese cafe right on the main lobby so very convenient for a quick pick me up. Overall, would stay here again so definitely recommend!
Golden hotel is the perfect stay once landing in Christchurch and before leaving again. Very clean and nice space. Staff is also responsive and kind with inquiries. There is a Vietnamese cafe right on the main lobby so very convenient for a quick pick me up. Overall, would stay here again so definitely recommend!