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Ōtoromiro Hotel, hotel in Governors Bay

Ōtoromiro Hotel boasts beautiful colonial architecture and was first established in 1870.

We loved our stay at Otoromiro Hotel! The staff were so lovely, the food was excellent, and the room and facilities were lovely and clean also. We will definitely be back one day for a longer stay :)
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
233 reviews
Price from£68.62per night
Colombo Lodge Hotel, hotel in Governors Bay

Set in Christchurch, 1.2 km from Cashel Street Mall, Colombo Lodge Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

Nice tidy room but lacks care. Was a good price as a last minute booking.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
667 reviews
Price from£75.79per night
Southwark Hotel & Apartments, hotel in Governors Bay

Located in central Christchurch, Southwark Apartments offer modern studios with a kitchenette and spacious apartments.

Comfy & clean apartment. Location is good & easy to access.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
4,187 reviews
Price from£72.94per night
Jailhouse Accommodation, hotel in Governors Bay

Set in a refurbished 1874 building, Jailhouse Accommodation offers an on-site café and a guest lounge with a cinema projector. It is 10 minutes’ walk from Christchurch Railway Station.

Quirky. Lots of history. Brilliant staff. Fun stay
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,219 reviews
Price from£52.42per night
Gothic Heights Motel, hotel in Governors Bay

Gothic Heights Motel is adjacent to Hagley Park and a 5-minute drive from Christchurch’s town centre. It offers self-contained accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen. Free parking is provided.

It was warm, comfortable, & centrally located 👍
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
242 reviews
Price from£64.65per night
Designer Cottage, hotel in Governors Bay

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Christchurch’s city centre, Designer Cottage offers heated accommodation with a TV. The property features a beautiful garden with outdoor seating and barbecue facilities.

Supporting a family business; we were welcomed warmly and shown a map of the area; we were given restaurant suggestions; breakfast provided from 8-9: breakfast was yogurt, cereal choices, fruit bowl, toast with many choices of local jam, juice, milk choices and coffee; large windows in room that open easily; shower has hot water and strong water pressure; extra electrical plug ins provided; very quiet inside the house; a kitchenette with a fridge, coffee maker, mugs, 2 small tables and chairs; vintage furnishings and atmosphere; close to a local bus stop - easy to use bus system
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
525 reviews
Price from£94.83per night
The cashmere bothy, hotel in Governors Bay

Featuring a patio with pool views, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden, The cashmere bothy can be found in Christchurch, close to Christchurch Library and 5.5 km from Christchurch Railway...

Breakfast was great she was very welcoming No I was happy with everything it’s what you make it
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
31 reviews
Price from£71.48per night
Arcadia Motel, hotel in Governors Bay

Set in historical Woolston, on the banks of the Heathcote River, Arcadia Motel offers accommodation with cooking facilities and a flat-screen TV.

Excellent facilities for a person with less mobility (we stayed in unit 11 which has disabled-access). Everything we needed in the apartment and the owner Jeff and his team went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
72 reviews
Price from£111.51per night
Magnolia Cottage, hotel in Governors Bay

Offering free WiFi and barbecue facilities, Magnolia Cottage offers rooms in Christchurch, 35 km from Sumner Beach and 29 km from Re:START. Among the various facilities are a garden and a terrace.

I arrived very stressed after a difficult few days; the atmosphere created by Julie, Barry and Magnolia Cottage itself gave us valuable rest and relaxation. Pots of tea and homemade cake, just what I needed, plus advice on local places to swim and walk etc.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
82 reviews
Price from£94.36per night
Ballymoney Cnoc, hotel in Governors Bay

Ballymoney Cnoc offers various decks and terraces, barbecue facilities, as well as accommodation with a kitchenette in Tai Tapu.

This is a gem in the countryside of Tai Tapu. Merrilies made us feel very welcome (as did Mickey) We loved her interior design with the space and practicalities of the room itself and the separate kitchen and lounge.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
43 reviews
Price from£104.84per night
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What guests said about Governors Bay:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Boutique Hotel, excellent bar and restaurant, good...

    Boutique Hotel, excellent bar and restaurant, good complimentary breakfast - not like the normal plastic-wrapped offering common in motels. Governors Bay is a beautiful location with plenty of walking tracks nearby. Great Kiwi hospitality which is fast disappearing elsewhere in Aotearoa New Zealand.
    Warren
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Was awesome stay loved it but the bed was a bit hard for my...

    Was awesome stay loved it but the bed was a bit hard for my girlfriend being she's pregnant but other then that we will be coming back and I wish we could have had our dog stay with us but loved it see you soon
    TeHoko
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Best place to stay in Christchurch, add it to your bucket...

    Best place to stay in Christchurch, add it to your bucket list for your New Zealand south island adventure. Impressive historic hotel which offers large upstairs suites of the traditional bygone era which have been beautifully renovated. The best part is you can relax and enjoy the culinary delights of the restaurant downstairs, followed by a few night cap drinks from the bar - all the time while admiring the scenic backdrop of Governor's Bay, before wandering upstairs to your suite where you can continue to admire the view from the balcony leading out from your suite.
    Colin
    Australia

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Governors Bay

  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    Had a lovely stay in Otoromiro hotel! It was a short drive down the hill after visiting Port Hills. It was a cosy double room with a sink, and could step out onto a shared balcony overlooking the jetty, and there are walking trails nearby. It's above a pub, where I enjoyed a very tasty gluten free pizza. There were some muffled noises from below, but I was tired and it didn't seem to bother me. The room had use of a shared toilet and shower, which were clean and pleasant. Very friendly staff at check-in! Would recommend.
    Ami
    United Kingdom
  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    This hotel is wonderful 150 years old! We had the king room and loved it. The balcony overlooking Governors Bay is spectacular. We enjoyed a meal in the pub and the pool! The breakfast was self serve with a lot of food. The bathrooms are shared which I was concerned about but they were spotlessly clean. It wasn't busy while we were there so not sure how it would be if they were fully booked. Wonderful stay thank you!
    Rhona
    Canada
  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    Character historic hotel with welcoming relaxed atmosphere. Friendly helpful staff - note owner so kind in providing facility for charging my electric car Room clean simple as per price point with super comfy bed. Shared bathroom facilities. Clean well appointed and great shower Breakfast included with plant based milks available
    Tammy
    New Zealand
  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    Did not have breakfast or dinner, however, we purchased a Salman at the Akoroa wharf, and the owner and chef were kind to allow us to bake it in the hotel kitchen. Great hospitality and accommodating to our of the cuff request. Thank You Very Much.
    Jaco
    New Zealand
  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    We loved our stay at Otoromiro Hotel! The staff were so lovely, the food was excellent, and the room and facilities were lovely and clean also. We will definitely be back one day for a longer stay :)
    Alysha
    New Zealand
  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    Loved the friendliness and ease in which we were welcomed into the hotel. Rooms were super clean and access to the balcony was perfect. Amazing view of the harbour and beyond.
    Kathryn
    New Zealand
  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    location fantastic, staff very friendly, accommodation as expected for a pub hotel, range of beer great, bed comfortable facilities clean. Loved that it was very dog friendly
    Sue
    New Zealand
  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    The breakfast wasn’t that great we ended up buying a meal. A cooked breakfast would be amazing. Though I was happy to buy a meal as was super impressed by this hotel
    Hayley
    New Zealand
  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    It was an old fashioned early New Zealand Hotel. Great dining/bar. Very convivial. But accomodation well out of date. An amusing experience in a great location
    Albert
    New Zealand
  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    lovely historical hotel - rooms opened on to balcony with sea views. staff were helpful and friendly. Food was fresh and tasty and had a dip in the pool
    Rachel
    New Zealand
  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    The staff were great. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. The hotel was clean and the rooms were pleasant
    Frankie
    United States
  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    The views are stunning, the hotel has an old world charm. The food was very good.
    Valerie
    New Zealand
  • From £68.62 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 233 reviews
    Friendly staff, clean facilities, great food, lovely historical hotel.
    Kirsty
    New Zealand