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.

The hotel was excellent. Drinks in the bar were good with great views out to sea. Dinner menu was very good. The seafood fettuccine was lovely. The room was spacious and very clean however for a 5 star hotel we were surprised to find there were no complimentary bottles of water in the room. We enjoyed our overnight stay so much that we decided to pay for breakfast the following morning. There was the usual selection of breakfast options that you'd expect to find. The bircher muesli was particularly good. We were a little disappointed to find coffee was served from an urn and not from a dedicated coffee machine. However if you wanted to pay extra at the bar you could order a decent coffee.

The room is clean and has a balcony. There is also a shared kitchen space inside the hotel, which is very convenient. The public space of the social hall is arranged harmoniously and comfortably. The supplies and consumables in the room cooperate with the art charity group downstairs to let travelers understand the culture of local children's art and education, which is a great accommodation experience.

This hotel is absolutely stunning, far exceeding my expectations. Both the interior and exterior are excellent. We stayed in a suite, which had two bedrooms and a living room. The living room was on the second floor, featuring an open-plan kitchen and lounge, complete with a fireplace – perfect for warming up. From the second-floor living room, you can enjoy views of Lake Tekapo and the mountains. It's a truly luxurious and comfortable living space. Outside the hotel's front desk, there's a small pond with ducks swimming in it. The hotel is also a convenient 20-minute walk to the Church of the Good Shepherd. Definitely a hotel worth choosing!

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 hotel is quite new, and the front desk service is excellent. The rooms are relatively spacious. The location is convenient, offering a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle. The hotel's private ground-level parking is a plus. The hotel offers competitive pricing, much more reasonable than hotels within the scenic area.

On our honeymoon, we drove around New Zealand's South Island. We landed in Christchurch in the evening and picked up our rental car the next day. Novotel was the most convenient choice – it's just a one or two-minute walk from the airport. Plus, the parking for all the major rental car companies is right downstairs. This was perfect for us as we just needed to grab the keys from the rental counter at the airport and then pick up the car from the parking lot the next morning. **Facilities:** The room wasn't huge, but it had everything we needed for an overnight stay. **Cleanliness:** The room was clean and tidy, and the sheets were spotless. We saw cleaning staff working diligently throughout the morning. **Environment:** It's within walking distance of the airport, but the soundproofing is excellent; we couldn't hear any airplane noise. **Service:** Very good, the staff were polite. And the breakfast was fantastic – definitely worth trying!

The room was very clean, similar to a high-end hotel chain like Ji Hotel or Atour in China. For New Zealand, it felt quite upscale. There's free parking, which is super convenient for those who rent a car. It's also close to both the airport and the city center.

The location is good, but the room is small; it's difficult to open two suitcases. The bed is high, and the lighting is a bit dim. It's okay for one night. Parking is charged and not cheap. The coffee on the first floor is good. The staff are friendly and will proactively ask if you need help.