Homestays in Canterbury, New Zealand

Booked 1 night accommodation through an on-line booking site (Expedia). Unfortunately there was a problem with the booking in that they hadn't included my child in the booking so the accommodation booked (motel room) could only accommodate 2 people. Thankfully the staff were fantastic and managed to find us an alternative option for no extra cost. The cabin we stayed in was fantastic and the place has undergone a massive upgrade since we last stayed here in 2011. The cabin was clean, cosy and we had everything we needed for our staff. Great BBQ available outside of the cabin which we made use of for dinner & brekkie and location is superb. An adventure when travelling with a 6 year old as accommodation felt very safe. (lots of families around due to scholl holidays). Easy 5 min stroll to Tekapo Hot Springs. Would recommend and advise to just book directly with the accommodation rather than an on-line secondary service.

The room is clean and sanitary, and the kitchen tools are fully equipped. At night, you can just step out of the room and look up to watch the stars. It is close to Lake Tekapo and only takes a few minutes to drive there. There are many restaurants, gas stations and supermarkets nearby, which is very convenient.

The accommodation was spacious and nice. It's a good accommodation for a family trip. However, there was a lot of dust, so I had to ventilate the room as soon as I entered. The location and cooking in the room were good.

The hotel is located just 3 to 4 minutes' drive from the Shepherd Church, but there are many similar B&B hotels around. It is recommended to check in during the day. It is very dark at night and it is easy to find the wrong place. The hotel facilities are very new, with cooking equipment and even an induction cooker for making hot pot. The room was clean and the owner was very considerate, including blankets and a telescope for stargazing. Cars can be parked in the open space next to the hotel. There is a washing machine available (placed in a public space) Overall 10 points satisfied, I will choose to stay here again next time. By the way, the paintings in the room are beautiful. 

The room was large and clean. There was a sofa bed in the living room that could accommodate five or six people. We caught fish at the salmon factory and cooked them in the kitchen at night. It was delicious.

Pros: Lovely bathrooms with great showers and camp kitchen. Great play area for the kids. Cons: Sites were very narrow and hard to access, felt very claustrophobic. Laundry used online pay system that was tedious and hard to use. Had to pay several times to find our machine were not working. Machines leaked water everywhere.

Great accommodation with fantastic facilities. They do not provide towels. The kitchen doesn't have utensils, pans, pots, etc. You need to bring your own.

I don’t usually write reviews but this is such a beautiful place that I have decided to! I decided to stay one night here before travelling home back down South. After googling new places, I chose The Observatory based in the beautiful William Morris decor! It is really a stunning place to stay if you like good design and architecture. Aside from those already great things, the room was beautiful and comfortable with great colours and design elements. The sitting room or library has the most incredible selection of books that it is worth staying here for those and having a relaxing evening in reading. The artwork along the corridors and in the room is exceptional. If you are a tea or coffee drinker then you will love choice of great quality tea or coffee. If you are a product lover then you will love the freshness of the bathroom products. Last but not least, the staff are friendly and professional and offer some of the best customer service I have come across in recent years. I cannot wait to go on another trip and stay here again. Thank you for creating such a beautiful place in a magically calm area.

The place is relatively remote and the facilities are simple.

A very comfortable little villa, close to the supermarket. The staff has a very good service attitude and will come to replenish the necessary supplies in the morning.

Booked 1 night accommodation through an on-line booking site (Expedia). Unfortunately there was a problem with the booking in that they hadn't included my child in the booking so the accommodation booked (motel room) could only accommodate 2 people. Thankfully the staff were fantastic and managed to find us an alternative option for no extra cost. The cabin we stayed in was fantastic and the place has undergone a massive upgrade since we last stayed here in 2011. The cabin was clean, cosy and we had everything we needed for our staff. Great BBQ available outside of the cabin which we made use of for dinner & brekkie and location is superb. An adventure when travelling with a 6 year old as accommodation felt very safe. (lots of families around due to scholl holidays). Easy 5 min stroll to Tekapo Hot Springs. Would recommend and advise to just book directly with the accommodation rather than an on-line secondary service.

The room is clean and sanitary, and the kitchen tools are fully equipped. At night, you can just step out of the room and look up to watch the stars. It is close to Lake Tekapo and only takes a few minutes to drive there. There are many restaurants, gas stations and supermarkets nearby, which is very convenient.

The accommodation was spacious and nice. It's a good accommodation for a family trip. However, there was a lot of dust, so I had to ventilate the room as soon as I entered. The location and cooking in the room were good.

The hotel is located just 3 to 4 minutes' drive from the Shepherd Church, but there are many similar B&B hotels around. It is recommended to check in during the day. It is very dark at night and it is easy to find the wrong place. The hotel facilities are very new, with cooking equipment and even an induction cooker for making hot pot. The room was clean and the owner was very considerate, including blankets and a telescope for stargazing. Cars can be parked in the open space next to the hotel. There is a washing machine available (placed in a public space) Overall 10 points satisfied, I will choose to stay here again next time. By the way, the paintings in the room are beautiful. 

The room was large and clean. There was a sofa bed in the living room that could accommodate five or six people. We caught fish at the salmon factory and cooked them in the kitchen at night. It was delicious.

The place is relatively remote and the facilities are simple.

A very comfortable little villa, close to the supermarket. The staff has a very good service attitude and will come to replenish the necessary supplies in the morning.

The lodge is in a beautiful location overlooking the lake and a short walk to town. The room was spacious and airy with large glass doors filling the room with light. There was space to sit outside to enjoy the view. The room was spotless and well equipped. There was a large bathroom. A suggestion would be to have bulk toiletries rather than the waste of little plastic bottles. Staff were friendly and helpful.

We chose the upstairs family room with a view, we were not disappointed, a view straight down the lake, wow. The beds were comfortable, we had enough room for all of us, kitchen was adequate and the large bathroom was good. The lady in reception was very helpful with recommendations for dinner, breakfast, activities not just in Tekapo but around the MacKenzie Country. We have recommended this place to family and friends already, you will not be disappointed.

Pros: Lovely bathrooms with great showers and camp kitchen. Great play area for the kids. Cons: Sites were very narrow and hard to access, felt very claustrophobic. Laundry used online pay system that was tedious and hard to use. Had to pay several times to find our machine were not working. Machines leaked water everywhere.

I don’t usually write reviews but this is such a beautiful place that I have decided to! I decided to stay one night here before travelling home back down South. After googling new places, I chose The Observatory based in the beautiful William Morris decor! It is really a stunning place to stay if you like good design and architecture. Aside from those already great things, the room was beautiful and comfortable with great colours and design elements. The sitting room or library has the most incredible selection of books that it is worth staying here for those and having a relaxing evening in reading. The artwork along the corridors and in the room is exceptional. If you are a tea or coffee drinker then you will love choice of great quality tea or coffee. If you are a product lover then you will love the freshness of the bathroom products. Last but not least, the staff are friendly and professional and offer some of the best customer service I have come across in recent years. I cannot wait to go on another trip and stay here again. Thank you for creating such a beautiful place in a magically calm area.

I lived in Auckland a long time ago, but South Island landed for the first time this time. Speaking of Christchurch, there is only B & B! And the hotel and apartment are ignored and decided here. It was a really nice building as we looked at. All the interiors and the courtyard are cute. The rooms are small but clean and comfortable. Excited with a 4-year-old daughter and mother! The breakfast was delicious too. The bathroom is also elaborately decorated, but one difficulty. It was a bit of a unique floor plan, and the shower water flowed to the cupboards and toilets. The drainage of the drain is not bad, but it is probably due to the floor plan. Later, I'm full of family, so everyone is always busy and I don't want to catch anything. When I first arrived, nobody came out even if I pushed the bell, and when I was in trouble, a customer who went out happened to open the door and put it inside (lol) It was exactly the same when other guests came, just the entrance We stayed in the room next to us and opened the door (laughs) The owner family feels good, but it seems to be busy all day. I thought this price was a bit expensive for B & B per night, but I was satisfied. Finally, the security aspect is subtle. Christchurch is safe and should be fine, but if you are worried about it, we recommend a hotel.

The hotel was booked in advance, but something happened in the middle. The customer service was very nice and responsible, and it was properly resolved. I live relatively close to the lake. It's clean and sanitary. I can cook. Overall, I'm quite satisfied.

The more romantic old Victorian house has been converted into a B&B, with blooming flowers. Breakfast is included. I have always been more accustomed to Western breakfast, so it was no problem at all. During the afternoon tea break, the B&B also prepares white wine, red wine and small nuts for guests. You can also drink milk at night, which is very nice. The hotel has free parking spaces. The hotel is not far from the riverside market, botanical gardens, and art galleries, all within walking distance. I highly recommend everyone to choose this place when visiting Christchurch.

I had spent ages googling “ Luxury Christchurch Accommodation”, and time and time again, Dyers House came up. We booked the garden room. Check in was warm and easy - Barry and Angela met us at the front door, and instantly made us feel like very special guests. As we were shown to our room, the scent of fresh flowers wafted thru the house. This historic home has been renovated with no expense spared, and so many special touches, I’m sure I will forget to mention some. Our room and bathroom were HUGE! The bedroom had elegant and exquisite furnishings, a bed that was divine, and a terrace straight off it where we had afternoon tea as we watched the birds flying around their divine garden ( a garden filled with lilacs, rhododendrons, bearded iris, cherry trees etc.) Beyond the garden lies sweeping views over Christchurch. Back to our room - our bathroom was incredible….everything heated, including the floor. Massive walk in shower, fluffy and soft bath towels, exquisite decor. Breakfast - this literally blew our minds - pastries, muffins, variety of yoghurts, fruit, including rare and exotic…cheeses, cold meats, the list went on and on. Barry made us piping hot coffee, while Angela spoilt us rotten! The hosts - Barry and Angela just love hosting people from around the world, and love spoiling them too. Both have had interesting careers that have taken them all over the globe - they have amazing stories to share, we found them to be caring, thoughtful hosts that could not do enough to make your stay as perfect as possible. The scenic location is worth the stay alone, but given the close proximity down the hill of great restaurants to chose from for dinner, added to the fact your room is divine, the hosts just lovely, and the magnificent breakfast - make this your first and only choice for Christchurch. Oh - and did I mention the afternoon tea? We sat on a private terrace, covered in roses, and ate the most divine gateaux and sweet treats. Shame I can only give them 10/10, they deserve more!

The staff, scenery, facilities and associated areas are awesome. A great place for family or couples reception staff great all professional and where helpful on the surrounding areas great we shop in office for those forgotten items ☺️ well enjoyed break in nature but still close to the city

Great accommodation with fantastic facilities. They do not provide towels. The kitchen doesn't have utensils, pans, pots, etc. You need to bring your own.

There is a park for children to play, and the space is very spacious.  The toilet and kitchen are open and very clean. There are also washing machines and dryers. Go to see the whale meeting place for 8 minutes. Affordable and very satisfied.

The landlord is still good, will send their own baked biscuits to customers, very delicious. The breakfast is rich, the lake view is beautiful, the room price is more expensive, but you get what you pay for. There is no kitchen in the room. If you fish in the surrounding sea, you need to go to the restaurant outside.

Only had one night here recently but wish we could have stayed longer. Excellent and easy check in, well organised and fantastic host in Jen. Met us on arrival, explained everything thoroughly and made some excellent recommendations for things to do and see in Kaikoura. Unit was extremely clean and comfortable and had little 'treats' that you don't normally find in similar accommodation places. Breakfast in the morning was excellent including Jens homemade bread. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, highly recommended and I thought excellent value for money. Would love to revisit for longer next time.

Including breakfast, of course not as rich as the hotel, but for B&B, it is already very good The room we booked cannot accommodate an extra bed, but our husband and wife brought children over 4 years old to live well. There is no extra charge for children staying. The room has a small terrace with a nice view The landlord has a dog and a cat, very cute The lodging location is not in the center of the town, but the town itself is not big, so it doesn't matter if you drive. A few hundred meters to the supermarket. Drive 5 minutes to the whale watching and embarkation point.