Pet-friendly hotels in Canterbury

A stay at Tuscana Motor Lodge places you in the heart of Christchurch, within a 5-minute drive of Canterbury Museum and Isaac Theatre Royal. This motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Christchurch Botanic Gardens and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Mona Vale.

With a stay at Ashford Motor Lodge in Christchurch (Merivale), you'll be steps from Papanui Road and Bealey Avenue. This family-friendly motel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Sumner Beach and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.

With a stay at Bella Vista Motel Ashburton in Ashburton (Allenton), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Ashburton Domain and 5 minutes from Trott's Garden. This golf motel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Lake Hood and 26.4 mi (42.5 km) from Rakaia Gorge.

Located in Christchurch (Saint Albans), Cranford Cottages And Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Southern Cross Hospital and Hagley Park. This cabin is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Christchurch Casino and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Located in Christchurch (Saint Albans), Cranford Cottages And Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Southern Cross Hospital and Hagley Park. This upscale cabin is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Christchurch Casino and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Airport Gateway Motor Lodge is the closest motel to Christchurch International Airport, providing self-contained accommodation. It features a 24-hour reception and a complimentary airport shuttle, perfect for guests arriving on late flights and departing on early flights.

The spacious Economy rooms include a kitchen and outdoor seating areas. The Business studios are located in the property's business wing and feature heat pumps, showers and large TV's. Free unlimited WiFi and Chrome cast video streaming on all TV's is available.

The restaurant and bar provide breakfast, dinner and 24-hour room service. Airport Gateway Motor Lodge also includes conference and meeting rooms for up to 50 people. Also available is free parking while you stay at the property, as well as long term car storage available for while you're away, for an additional charge.

Airport Gateway is the closest self-contained accommodation to Christchurch International Airport. Six reasons to stay at the Airport Gateway;
• There are two levels of accommodation available, the original Spacious Economy apartments with full kitchens, and modern new business studios. All our units feature heat pump heating and cooling, along with free unlimited WiFi & 65” smart TV’s with Chromecast streaming.
• 24 hour complimentary airport shuttle, perfect for guests arriving on late flights and departing on early flights.
• The food from the restaurant and bar is sensational, All day menu, open from 6am to 10pm, along with 24-hour room service.
• Long term Car storage available while your away, for an additional charge.
• Conference, Function & meeting rooms for up to 50 people
• A 24-hour manned reception.

Christchurch Airport is 4 minutes away, Christchurch city centre is 15-minutes away. Hornby is 15 minutes away.

Located in Christchurch (Ouruhia), this holiday home is within a 5-minute drive of Styx River and Spencer Park. This family-friendly holiday home is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 14.1 mi (22.8 km) from Sumner Beach.

Boasting a spa bath, Seaview Outlook - Wainui Holiday Home is set in Wainui. This holiday home offers a garden. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

The 2-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and 1 bathroom with a bath, a shower and a washing machine. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Christchurch International Airport is 80 km from the property.

Located in the heart of Darfield, guests can stay connected with free WiFi at Darfield Motel. All accommodation features either a fully equipped kitchen or a kitchenette with a stovetop.

Darfield Motel is a 5-minute walk from a variety of shops, bakeries, cafes and restaurant. Christchurch Airport is a 30-minute drive away and Christchurch city is a 40-minute drive.

All accommodation is heated and equipped with a microwave and a fridge. There is also a desk, satellite flat-screen TV and DVD player. The bathrooms have free toiletries.

Guests can prepare a meal using the BBQ facilities. Catch up on your washing with a coin-operated washing machine and free dryer facilities.

Located in Waipara, The Vicarage Barn provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. Built in 1906, the property includes hot tub and spa centre. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and outdoor fireplace.

The spacious holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with pool views. Providing air conditioning, the holiday home offers Blu-ray player, DVD player and a CD player. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Waipara, like cycling. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Christchurch International Airport is 58 km away.

Located in Hanmer Springs, Braemar Lodge And Spa is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Hanmer Springs Bridge Lookout and Waiau Ferry Bridge. This family-friendly hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Marble Point Winery and 6 mi (9.7 km) from A Maze N Golf.

Located in Hanmer Springs, Cheltenham House is next to a golf course – a 3-minute walk from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and 11 minutes by foot from Conical Hill Walkway. This golf bed & breakfast is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Hanmer Springs Ski Area.

Located in Oamaru (Oamaru North), Oamaru Motor Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. This motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from National Bank and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Oamaru Hospital.

With a stay at ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge in Oamaru (Oamaru North), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum. This eco-friendly motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from National Bank and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Oamaru Hospital.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Star Gaze From Your Bed is situated in Fairlie. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 28 km from Mt. Dobson.

The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

The holiday home specialises in a buffet and continental breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available.

A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house. Guests at Star Gaze From Your Bed will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fairlie, like hiking. Skiing, cycling and fishing are possible within the area, and the accommodation offers ski storage space.

Richard Pearse Airport is 54 km from the property.

Nestled in a garden landscape, Shining Star offers self-contained beachfront chalets with free WiFi and a private balcony just steps from clear blue waters. Providing free parking and featuring beach access.

A 5-minute drive from Hokitika Airport, Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation is 10 km from Lake Mahinapua. It is about a 2-hour drive from Franz Josef and Fox Glacier.

Well-appointed wooden cabins are fitted with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and dining table. Some rooms include a kitchenette.

Children can be kept entertained at the playground or small animal farm. Staff can attend to travel needs.

Nestled between the wild West Coast waves and the towering Southern Alps, Drifting Sands is your ultimate beachfront retreat in Hokitika. Whether you're here for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, our space offers a warm, luxurious home away from home.

Why you’ll love it:
✔️ Unbeatable beachfront location with jaw-dropping sunsets
✔️ Plush hotel-grade mattresses, premium linens & fully stocked kitchen
✔️ Private sunset beach studio & a 6-person ozone spa pool for stargazing
✔️ Steps from Hokitika’s glowworm dell, cafes & galleries
Dine on our infinity beachfront or feast in the sunset studio. As the sun sets, unwind by the fire, soak in the spa, or take a moonlit stroll on the sand.

One night is never enough.

Leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready for your next adventure.

Book your slice of paradise today!

Offering sea views, Phoenix Escape is an accommodation set in Hokitika, a few steps from Hokitika Beach and 39 km from Greymouth Railway Station. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom holiday home offers a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Hokitika Airport is 1 km away.

Mataki Motel offers clean, comfortable and quiet accommodation at an affordable price in some of the world's best scenery. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

Mataki Motel is only 600 metres from the downtown shopping and business centre, within easy walking distance to the museum, library and art gallery, and close to Murchison golf club and Murchison health centre.

All units are non smoking and well equipped with many facilities such as fully equipped kitchen, shower, hairdryer and electric blankets.

Heritage Court Motor Lodge is 3.2 km from the Oamaru Public Botanical Gardens and 4.7 km from Oamaru Blue Penguins Colony. It offers a restaurant, free parking on site, and free Wi-Fi access.

Each room is fitted with a work desk, and a flat-screen TV with 50+ Sky Channel. All rooms include a kitchenette or full kitchen with toaster, microwave, kettle and fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a hairdryer. The Luxury Studio and the Luxury One Bedroom Apartment also offered the Netflix and Youtube.

A coin-operated laundry service is provided on site. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging trips to the Blue Penguin Colony, historical tours and fishing trips. DVD players can be borrowed and a large selection of DVD titles is available.

Heritage Court Motor Inn is 2.5 km from Oamaru Train Station and 2 km from Oamaru Racecourse. It is 4 km from the North Otago Golf Club