Family-friendly Hotels in Canterbury, New Zealand

With a stay at Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch in Christchurch (Papanui), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Northlands Shopping Centre and St George's Hostpital. This family-friendly holiday park is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Merivale Mall. Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a waterslide. Additional features at this holiday park include wireless internet access (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge). Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Located in Leithfield, Leithfield Beach Holiday Park is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Leithfield Beach Reserves and Leithfield Beach. This holiday park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Coppard Reserve and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Sanctuary of Fourvière. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this holiday park include a television in a common area, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Leithfield Beach Holiday Park. Featured amenities include a computer station, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

When you stay at Kaikoura Seaside Lodge in Kaikōura, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Peninsula Walkway. This beach hostel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Point Kean Seal Colony and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Ohau Point Lookout. Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a communal living room. Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Kaikoura Seaside Lodge. Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Located in Kaikōura (Kaikoura Flat), Te Mahuru Retreat is within a 5-minute drive of Kaikoura Beach and Kaikoura District Museum. This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Kaikoura Museum and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park. Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a communal living room. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Kaikōura? This bed & breakfast has 215 square feet (20 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

With a stay at Garden Hotel Christchurch in Christchurch (Shirley), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Burwood Hospital and 7 minutes from New Regent Street. This eco-certified hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Christchurch Casino. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall. Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Garden Restaurant serving guests of Garden Hotel Christchurch. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. 42-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Geraldine TOP 10 Holiday Park is located just 2 minutes’ walk from the center of town. Guests have access to a shared kitchen, TV lounge room, and a covered outdoor barbecue area with seating. Facilities include a guest laundry, internet kiosk and children’s playground. Wi-Fi access is available throughout Geraldine TOP 10 Holiday Park. Accommodations options include motel rooms, standard cottages and self-catering apartments. All have a refrigerator, electric kettle, heating and a private patio with views across the park. Mountain bicycles, pedal cars, baby cots, highchairs and baby baths are all available for hire. There is an outdoor chess set, pentanque and swing ball available free to all guests. The tour desk can arrange rafting on the Rangitata River, scenic flights over Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo, and horse riding. The boutique shops of Talbot Street are a 2-minute walk away.

With a stay at North South Holiday Park in Christchurch (Harewood), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hagley Park and Omarino Wine Park. This holiday park is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Lyttelton Harbour and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Nunweek Park. Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this holiday park include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of North South Holiday Park, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times, and free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 83 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

With a stay at Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park in Kaikōura, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute walk of Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura Beach. This family-friendly holiday park is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kaikoura District Museum and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Fyffe House. Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a hot tub, a seasonal outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this holiday park include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area. Featured amenities include laundry facilities, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Planning an event in Kaikōura? This holiday park has facilities measuring 1205 square feet (112 square meters), including a conference center. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

A stay at Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park places you in the heart of Hanmer Springs, steps from A Maze N Golf and 8 minutes by foot from Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. This family-friendly holiday park is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Chisholm Park and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Conical Hill Walkway. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This holiday park also features complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area. Take advantage of the holiday park's room service. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Quest on Kilmore is in the heart of Christchurch, within a 10-minute walk of Christchurch Casino and Hagley Park. This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from New Brighton Beach and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Sumner Beach. This smoke-free hotel was built in 2024. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee. Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 41 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and washers/dryers, as well as phones with free local calls.