Hotels With Bar in Canterbury, New Zealand

The family room amenities were severely lacking. I forgot to take a picture of the bathroom, but it was incredibly small – the toilet stall was like something out of an airplane, and the shower was tiny too. The room itself was long and narrow. Instead of two chairs where they could have fit, there were two beanbag chairs. The 1.5-meter bed didn't feel like 1.5 meters, and there were no nightstands; the charging plug had to go on the floor. There was no bar or coffee table; the cups and tea bags were just placed on top of the mini-fridge. Hotel parking isn't free, costing $25, unless you park on the street, but then you have to move your car by 9:30 AM. The bottom bunk of the bunk bed was so low you couldn't sit up without hitting your head. The breakfast, however, was decent. Check-out is before 10 AM, and breakfast ends at 10:30 AM at the latest.

This hotel is one of the better options in Kaikoura for whale watching. It offers free parking, and if the lot is full, you can also park for free on the roadside by the sea. The restaurant downstairs is excellent. After whale watching, we didn't want to go far, so we just had dinner there. As for the room, it's on par with domestic Quanji or Atour hotels, but not quite five-star. Still, for this area, you can't be too picky. It was clean and comfortable, which is what matters.

I had a very pleasant stay at Hotel Give Christchurch. The location is fantastic—just directly opposite the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens, which is perfect for a relaxing walk. Many of the main attractions are within walking distance, making it very convenient to explore the city without needing transport. Overall, a comfortable and well-located hotel. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Christchurch.

The price was a bit high for the May Day holiday, at 2000 per night. We stayed in room 824, which is close to the main road of the town. When you open the balcony door, you're right across from the town's largest supermarket, and the lake view is fantastic. The downside is that it can be a bit noisy, though there aren't many cars at night. Check-in at the front desk required a $100 deposit. The room key is an actual key, and they provide a map showing where to park and how to get to your room. The room itself is quite spacious, almost like a mini-suite, with a dining table, sofa, and a fully equipped kitchen. The LG air conditioning worked very well. The 'king-size' bed was made up of two twin beds pushed together. This hotel seems to be part of the Accor group, so members likely have perks. The breakfast area also offers a great lake view.

The hotel is a simple building with thin floors and poor sound insulation. On windy nights, the whirring sound is very loud. The yard is large and parking is very convenient. There is no breakfast, but there is a public area for eating. The waiters they hired to clean the room are not up to standard. Sometimes they don't take out the garbage, sometimes they don't change the towels or floor mats, and they don't sweep or vacuum the room for several days. They can just make the bed in a perfunctory manner. I guess they are hourly workers, anyway, they are not careful.

The hotel is fairly centrally located (about a 15 minute walk), but at the same time in a quiet area. The room was huge, for lack of a better term - it's basically a lounge, a twin room and a double room. Not sure if that's actually the room I booked or an upgrade. At any rate, it was clean and had all the necessary amenities. The outer design is also very nice. There's also afternoon tea for free from 15:30 till 16:30. The price is not particularly low, but all things considered it's value for money (only 25-30% more expensive than a private room in a hostel), especially if more than one person is staying. All in all, a great option, if your budget allows it.

The bed was large and comfortable, and the hotel's location in the city center was excellent. The room itself was a good size, clean, and stylishly designed. I heard it's the tallest building in Christchurch. It's within walking distance to restaurants, shopping malls, and other commercial areas.

Overseas rooms don't come with slippers, toothpaste, or toothbrushes, so you'll need to bring your own. Water isn't provided in the room either; you have to get it from the hallway, so it's a good idea to bring your own cup or water bottle. Other than that, it's pretty decent. It's within walking distance to the terminal, and the front desk staff are quite friendly. There's also a restaurant upstairs. The bed was comfortable, and I slept well. This place is better than the Novotel at Auckland Airport.

This hotel offers excellent value for money in Christchurch. It's about 7-8 kilometers from the airport, similar to a 'Home Inn' or 'JI Hotel' in China – well-equipped and comfortable. The front desk service was warm and patient. My child was sick, and when I requested a late check-out, the Caucasian gentleman at the front desk readily agreed. Thumbs up! 👍

Checking in was a bit of a hassle as we had to fill out an electronic form at the entrance. It would have been much smoother if we could have just done it directly with the front desk staff to speed things up. The hotel uses an electronic management system instead of physical keys, but it was hard to find the website for it. The toiletries were a high-end Antipodes brand, which was a nice touch. The best part is definitely the excellent location, super convenient for catching the Intercity bus.