Accommodation

Whether you are visiting the District for a holiday, to attend an event, or as your last night's accommodation in the South Island before flying out from Christchurch Airport ... we have a wide range of accommodation for all budgets - combined with friendly service.

Accommodation Definitions 

Backpackers - Shared accommodation in a hostel or lodge, with an emphasis on the active travelling experience, facilitating cultural and social interaction for like-minded guests. Facilities like bathrooms, lounges and laundries are usually shared. Properties range from small converted houses to large hotel-like establishments.

Guest & Hosted  - Bed & breakfasts, farm and home stays, boutique lodges or “character" accommodation with an emphasis on personal interaction between the guest and the host. Cooking facilities are not usually provided. Breakfasts are a feature and are usually part of an all-inclusive tariff. Some properties may offer other meals on request.

Holiday Homes - If you’re after a unique holiday experience in Ashburton District, try booking a bach - a New Zealand holiday home! Intimate 'homes away from home' for today's modern traveller, allowing you to access some of the thousands of properties traditionally enjoyed by New Zealander's as part of the great Kiwi holiday experience.

Holiday Parks - Camping grounds and motor camps, often with cabins and self contained units. All properties provide communal kitchens, toilets, showers and laundries in addition to a variety of additional features. Choices may include camp and motor home sites, basic cabins to motel units, or bunk rooms for group.

Hotels - Hotel properties feature a licensed restaurant and bar, charge back facilities, and on site management at all times. All rooms have tea and coffee-making facilities. Breakfast is provided whether in a restaurant or breakfast room, or via room service. Some hotels have conference and banqueting facilities.

Self Contained and Serviced - Motels, motor lodges, motor inns, motel apartments and serviced apartments. Units are serviced daily or as otherwise agreed with the guest, and are self-contained providing at least tea and coffee-making facilities and a private or ensuite bathroom.

Qualmark

The above categories are based on Qualmark, New Zealand tourism's official mark of quality. All accommodation and tourism businesses that carry the Qualmark symbol have been independently assessed as professional and trustworthy, so you can book and buy with confidence. Click here to view all Ashburton District businesses that carry the Qualmark symbol.

Peak Periods

Bookings are advisable during peaks period, especially school holidays and during key District events.

School Holidays
10 April 2008 to 26 April 2008
04 July 2008 to 19 July 2008
26 September 2008 to 11 October 2008
18 December 2008 to 01 February 2009