Christchurch

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Christchurch
New Regent Street featuring railway items and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Christchurch which includes a church or cathedral
Christchurch which includes cuddly or friendly animals and farmland
Christchurch featuring a park

Where to stay in Christchurch

New Regent Street featuring railway items and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Christchurch City Centre

4.5/5(344 area reviews)

Christchurch City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for is abundant dining options, interesting museums, and colorful gardens. You might want to check out attractions like Christchurch Art Gallery or Cathedral Square while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Christchurch City Centre
International Antarctic Centre showing interior views

Christchurch Airport

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Christchurch Airport and surrounding area, you can visit International Antarctic Centre and Harewood Golf Club.

Christchurch Airport
Mona Vale which includes a park

Riccarton

4.5/5(73 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Riccarton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road.

Riccarton
Cave Rock which includes caves

Sumner

While visiting Sumner, you might make a stop by sights like Sumner Beach and Cave Rock.

Sumner
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Merivale

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Merivale is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Merivale Mall or Papanui Road.

Merivale
Visiting this farmers market in Riccarton Bush, just outside of the center of Christchurch is a wonderful way to sample the areas foods and mix with locals.

Fendalton

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the historic sites in Fendalton, and Riccarton House is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fendalton
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
The price is AED 531 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
AED 531
AED 610 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (916 reviews)
"Beautiful new 4 star hotel! Can walk to airport! The rooms are totally soundproof! You cannot hear any of the planes coming or taking off. You cannot hear any noise from any of the other rooms either. Fantastic hotel!!!!"

Reviewed on 6 March 2025

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Fable Christchurch
Fable Christchurch
4.5 out of 5
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
The price is AED 419 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 419
AED 481 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very pleasant staff"

Reviewed on 4 March 2025

Fable Christchurch
Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
The price is AED 392 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 392
AED 451 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Easy acces to airport. Comfortable and xkean"

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
Southwark Hotel & Apartments
4 out of 5
25 Southwark Street, Christchurch
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,947 reviews)
"The hotel is modern, clean and very comfortable. The front desk accommodated my request for a ground floor room and it was much appreciated. They also loaned me a US to NZ power plug and I’m most grateful for that. Housekeeping didn’t cleaned my room on the 1st day but promptly cleaned upon request, ..."

Reviewed on 6 March 2025

Southwark Hotel & Apartments
Quest on Manchester
Quest on Manchester
4.5 out of 5
54 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hagley Park and New ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (338 reviews)
"Lovely accommodation. Very central. Easy to get around the city. Management very obliging and friendly. Enjoyed my stay very muchn"

Reviewed on 6 March 2025

Quest on Manchester
Fino Hotel and Suites
Fino Hotel and Suites
5 out of 5
87 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (807 reviews)
A few days in Christchurch
"The apartment was great except the toilet was connected to two bedrooms and was noisy at night for those of us that have to use through the night.The staff were excellent The location was very handy to the centre and restaurents"

Reviewed on 4 March 2025

Fino Hotel and Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Christchurch

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Christchurch is a beautiful, diverse and resilient community.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Under the circumstances difficult to make many comments but from driving around it looked a pleasant place.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A beautiful city that is incredibly resilient.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We weren't there nearly long enough. We enjoyed riding the trolley, the Botanical Gardens, and the Earthquake Museum. It's a lovely city for strolling.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Downtown Christchurch, while still recovering from earthquake damage, is clean and filled with great restaurants and boutique shopping.