Luxury New Zealand Hotels and Lodges, Christchurch, Canterbury

Christchurch, Canterbury

Christchurch city, the largest city in the South Island, is a great place to stay and a central location to easily access Canterbury, the heart of the South Island, one of the most varied and spectacular regions of New Zealand. A small section of our luxury New Zealand Hotels and Lodges includes the 115 year old Otahuna Lodge, the high country Grasmere Lodge, the historic Claremont Country Estate and the Boutique Christchurch Hotels, the George and Huntley House.

Travel north for hot pools, vineyards and oceanic wildlife encounters. Journey west on the Trans Alpine, a train trip over the Southern Alps to discover rainforest and glaciers. Head south and discover our beautiful high country, topped off by Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand's tallest mountain. So, whilst in Canterbury, how about whale watching or cruising around icebergs on a lake, touring vineyards or helibiking down mountains? Explore this global wine capital, snow capped mountains, a volcanic peninsula, alpine villages and natural thermal pools.

Otahuna Lodge,  Christchurch

Luxury New Zealand Lodge

Today, guests receive the warmest welcome and indulge wholeheartedly in the distinct sense of occasion presented by lavish surroundings and exemplary service. The property’s spectacular 115 year old gardens stretch over 30 acres.

Wide vistas over lawn and lake contrast beautifully with intimate walks that wind through the estate’s legendary daffodil fields, formal gardens and woodland areas.

Food and wine are an integral part of the Lodge experience. The menu celebrates fresh New Zealand produce with an emphasis on estate-grown offerings.

Otahuna Lodge is located in a secluded valley just twenty minutes drive from Christchurch and the Christchurch International Airport, and offers seven individual suites. The two master suites and five suites retain grand architectural features from the 19th century such as ornate wood-burning fireplaces, carved inglenooks and stained glass windows.

Otahuna Lodge is the ideal place from which to explore Canterbury and the Banks Peninsula. Wineries, private gardens, championship golf, world-class fishing and even the world’s rarest dolphins are all just a short drive, or helicopter ride from the front door.

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Grasmere Lodge,  Canterbury

Luxury High Country Retreat

Grasmere Lodge is where luxury and natural splendour come together in the heart of the Southern Alps. Built in 1858, the original limestone homestead, now the core of the lodge, introduces you to the style of personal pampering that has earned Grasmere its strong reputation as a luxury retreat.

Located on a traditional New Zealand high country station, Grasmere's dramatic location is set amid towering 7000ft peaks of Arthur's Pass National Park. At Grasmere Lodge you can always be assured of one thing – unfaltering personal attention.

Grasmere Lodge has six lake view deluxe rooms, four mountain view junior suites, two river view cottage suites and the Grasmere suite, all of which have wonderful mountain views.

While at this fabulous high country retreat there is plenty to do including trout fishing, horse trekking, kayaking on Lake Grasmere, serious tramping or leisurely walks in the native beech forests of the nearby 100,000 ha Arthur’s Pass National Park or skiing on a choice of five nearby skifields and horseback riding.

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Claremont Country Estate,  North Canterbury

Boutique Luxury New Zealand Lodge

Claremont Country Estate is a beautifully restored, historic homestead located in the heart of Canterbury wine country yet only 45 minutes from Christchurch airport.

A tranquil haven, where guests can relax and prepare for or recover from an international flight, Claremont is also an excellent base from which to explore the delights of Christchurch and Canterbury.

Offering luxury lodge accommodation and gracious hospitality with the backdrop of some of New Zealand's most spectacular countryside, the property is situated on a 2,400 acre working deer and sheep high country station, and lies amongst manicured gardens, nestled below New Zealand’s Southern Alps.

Originally built in 1866, Claremont has been sensitively restored to its former glory and is listed by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Each of the five, spacious lodge guest rooms is individually themed with sumptuous fabrics, fine antiques and luxurious bathrooms.

A not-to-be-missed experience is the Land Rover Safari unique to Claremont that takes in the spectacular geological features and natural wonders found on the property. This odyssey into pre-historic New Zealand transports guests back 65 million years to when dinosaurs roamed the globe, and includes the rare opportunity to see and touch fossilised dinosaur remains.

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Huntley House,  Christchurch

Boutique New Zealand Hotel

Huntley House is a luxury, boutique hotel located in Christchurch. Offering luxury accommodation, the property is ringed by towering trees, manicured lawns and park-like gardens.

The hotel is reached via a private, leafy drive, offering guests a tranquil haven from the busy world outside. Huntley House is luxurious in its décor with sumptuous fabrics and numerous antiques adorning the lodge guestrooms.

Each of the 17 spacious guest rooms, which include one and two bedroom suites, features a deep spa bath, open fire place, and a balcony or patio overlooking Huntley’s pool and croquet lawn.

The traditions of colonial hospitality remain a cornerstone of the Huntley House experience. The resident chef uses the freshest, seasonal produce ensuring guest’s savour the best Canterbury has to offer.

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The George,  Christchurch

Boutique New Zealand Hotel