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1. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 10.9 km from Lyttelton Harbour

"The hotel location is fine, but anywhere in Christchurch city will be close to everything there. I stayed in a 'club room' which was very ordinary and in need of some improvement. Worst of all was the club lounge - terrible location and atmosphere, and a complete waste of money unless you're there only for the free evening drinks. The evening canapes were so ordinary and almost exactly the same every evening. The club floor breakfast was ridiculous - cereal, dried fruit, salami, cold ham and...

SAR 586

SAR 678 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A balcony with white blinds, a small table, and two chairs.

A backyard with a swimming pool, a wooden deck, and a pink flamingo float.

A hotel with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a sign indicating amenities like a restaurant, bar, and pool.

A bar area with a tap, glasses, and a menu board.

2. Õtoromiro Hotel

6.2 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Dayaan

SAR 245

SAR 284 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern building with multiple floors, outdoor seating area, and decorative metal panels.

A beach with a wooden structure on the sand, a pier in the background, and footprints leading to the water.

A balcony with two yellow chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and modern high-rises.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

3. Hotel Give

Christchurch City Centre, 11 km from Lyttelton Harbour

David

SAR 192

SAR 221 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A white house with a porch and a garden with various flowering plants.

A spacious lobby with a large glass wall, a grand piano, and a sculpture of a bull.

A large greenhouse with a glass ceiling and various tropical plants.

A panoramic view of a coastal landscape with a clear sky, featuring a prominent mountain range, a body of water, and a distant town.

4. Dyers House

Cashmere, 8 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Fiona

SAR 784

SAR 901 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A coastal view with a rocky cliff and houses.

A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and industrial cranes.

A residential area with houses, a driveway, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A patio area with two wooden chairs and a small table, surrounded by a black fence and potted plants.

5. Cave Rock Guest House

Sumner, 5.2 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Inshirah

SAR 263

SAR 309 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A swimming pool with a hot tub and a covered seating area, surrounded by a white building with large windows and blue lighting.

A modern hotel room with a white vanity, a large mirror, a bed with a grey quilt, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A reception area with a triangular archway and a sign above it.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a post office sign, and a decorative pillar.

6. Pavilions Hotel

Merivale, 12.2 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Julie

SAR 294

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a bar area, large potted plants, and a view through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small armchair, a bedside table, and a floor lamp.

A modern spa room with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and a large mirror wall.

7. Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 10.3 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Scott

SAR 287

SAR 332 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Baselink Group' sign, large windows, and a corner location with a street view.

A view through a window with the word "QUEST" visible, overlooking a hilly landscape with buildings.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, stainless steel appliances, and a large window with curtains.

8. Quest on Manchester

Christchurch City Centre, 10 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Sarah

SAR 316

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with picnic tables and a building in the background.

A modern building with a reception area and a function room.

A wooden staircase with metal railings and a grey carpeted floor.

A spacious room with a large wooden table and chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.

9. Bealey Quarter

Christchurch City Centre, 11.3 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Stephen

SAR 177

SAR 208 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

A reception area with a wooden counter labeled "QUEST," a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a TV, a lamp, and a kitchenette.

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "QUEST".

10. Quest on Cambridge

Christchurch City Centre, 10.7 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Kevin

SAR 378

SAR 442 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.

A modern conference room with a long table, black chairs, a projector screen, and a large plant wall.

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. Tables with chairs are arranged in the dining area.

11. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 10.4 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Alvaro

SAR 180

SAR 207 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern room with a large glass door leading to an outdoor area with palm trees and a covered seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern room with a dark wooden accent wall, a blue sofa, and two yellow pillows.

12. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Sumner, 5.1 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Mireille

SAR 353

SAR 491 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A cozy room with a purple sofa, wooden flooring, and a brick wall. There are books on a table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a white lamp, a television on the wall, and a window.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.

A living room with teal walls, a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.

13. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 11 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Lance

SAR 576

SAR 662 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a skylight.

A cafe with a modern interior, including a counter with a display case, seating areas, and hanging plants.

A reception area with a modern design, including a glass door entrance and a sign above it.

14. Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Christchurch City Centre, 9.9 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Matiu

SAR 259

SAR 298 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern building with multiple balconies, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and umbrellas.

A bar area with wooden flooring, leather seating, and a bar counter with a variety of bottles.

15. Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 10.3 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Tracey

SAR 537

SAR 618 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a wooden deck, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and a garden with ferns.

A modern interior with a glass staircase leading to a second floor, a visible door, and a lighted wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a glass coffee table, and a large window with a view of the outside.

A modern building with a balcony featuring glass railings and metal chairs.

16. 103 Prince of Bealey Motel

Christchurch City Centre, 11.8 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Yuji

SAR 306

SAR 354 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign that reads 'RAMADA.'

An outdoor cafe with outdoor seating and a view of the street.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, oven, and refrigerator, a dining table with chairs, and a small trash can.

A modern building with a 'RAMADA' sign, a glass entrance, and a landscaped area with plants and rocks.

17. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City

Christchurch City Centre, 10 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Brenden

SAR 467

SAR 537 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A train station with a luggage storage area, a ticket counter, and a computer displaying Google.

A two-story building with a sign reading 'jailhouse accommodation' and a gated entrance.

A hotel corridor with a central staircase, white railings, and purple lighting.

A hotel corridor with a central staircase, multiple doors, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

18. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Addington, 11 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Caoilte

SAR 154

SAR 177 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A building with a large tree in the front yard, a white exterior, and a balcony with railings.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A small kitchen with a stove, sink, and a window. There is a table and two chairs.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a concrete deck.

19. Raceway Motel

Addington, 11.2 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Alison

SAR 223

SAR 256 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, a bedside table with a tissue box, and a painting of beach huts on the wall.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

A motel with a number 319 sign, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, dishwasher, and sink.

20. 319 Addington Motel

Addington, 10.3 km from Lyttelton Harbour

Carl

SAR 239

SAR 277 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lyttelton Harbour

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crowne Plaza Christchurch	8.8 Excellent 15 reviews	View
Õtoromiro Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 149 reviews	View
Hotel Give	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Dyers House	9.8 Exceptional 44 reviews	View
Cave Rock Guest House	9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews	View

Top Lyttelton Harbour Hotel Reviews

Cave Rock Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay, Gayle and Norm where so welcoming and helpful, and Bruce the dog made me feel right at home :) They even did our washing for us and left it folded on the bed! Highly recommend 👌"

The Loft - Hot Tub, Views & Nature Escape

10/10 Excellent

"This place has incredible views and the hot tub was lovely! The place was clean and warm inside and the hosts were very accommodating. A perfect place for a quick getaway."

Classic Kiwi Bach + Sleepout - 100m to Purau beach

10/10 Excellent

"Cute wee Bach with everything you need, we enjoyed our time. We went in winter and it was a little cold with just fan heaters to heat the cottage, would go again in Summer!"

Ocean Views | 3BR Redcliffs Coastal Stay | Parking

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Awesome beach view. Clean rooms. Highly recommended"

The Outlook by Tiny Away

10/10 Excellent

"In the listing it doesn’t say any anything about the power might short out as it’s plugged into a switch up at the other house above the tiny home u can’t have more then one appliance on while hot tub is on or it shorts out"

Ocean View tiny house

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing place, well worth the money. I spent 3 weeks here doing astro photography. The view, the garden and the surroundings are nice, with Sumner and Chch easily accessible. Hamish and Ronene are friendly and excellent hosts."

Hidden Paradise in ChCh -Pool, Spa & Harbour Views

10/10 Excellent

"The views for this property are absolutely stunning, and it’s nice to be on Cass Bay instead of the middle of the larger downtown of Christchurch. This house was extremely clean and modern and easily accommodated our family of five. Everything was clean and comfortable, and the communication with the host was excellent. They were very communicative and clear about everything. Would definitely recommend this for anyone traveling to this area!"

Beach House on Beachville

10/10 Excellent

"What a wonderful place to stay - so close to the sea and fantastic facilities! Highly recommended. What a lovely person our host has been throughout. Thank you so very much for letting us stay in this beautiful home. Sue, Jess, Nicole and Tarn. "

Studio B Sumner - Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Really enjoyed the location and the accommodation"

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Christchurch Gondola

9.0/10 (796 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lyttelton Harbour?

Lyttelton Harbour is located in a welcoming area of Christchurch known for its beautiful island views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lyttelton Harbour?

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers free parking and private balconies. It's located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Lyttelton Harbour. Another good choice is Cave Rock Guest House, located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Lyttelton Harbour?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lyttelton Harbour.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lyttelton Harbour, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Lyttelton Harbour.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lyttelton Harbour?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Lyttelton Harbour, click here.

What can I see and do near Lyttelton Harbour?

Ferrymead Heritage Park, Godley Head Lighthouse, and Tamaki Heritage Village are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can wander around Cave Rock, Victoria Park, or Heathcote Domain if you want a dose of fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Taylor's Mistake Beach, Sumner Beach, and New Brighton Beach.

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Our top choices for Lyttelton Harbour hotels

1. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

2. Õtoromiro Hotel

3. Hotel Give

4. Dyers House

5. Cave Rock Guest House

6. Pavilions Hotel

7. Drifter Christchurch

8. Quest on Manchester

9. Bealey Quarter

10. Quest on Cambridge

11. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

12. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

13. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

14. Southwark Hotel & Apartments

15. Rydges Latimer Christchurch

16. 103 Prince of Bealey Motel

17. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Christchurch City

18. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

19. Raceway Motel

20. 319 Addington Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Lyttelton Harbour

Top Lyttelton Harbour Hotel Reviews

Cave Rock Guest House

The Loft - Hot Tub, Views & Nature Escape

Classic Kiwi Bach + Sleepout - 100m to Purau beach

Ocean Views | 3BR Redcliffs Coastal Stay | Parking

The Outlook by Tiny Away

Ocean View tiny house

Hidden Paradise in ChCh -Pool, Spa & Harbour Views

Beach House on Beachville

Studio B Sumner - Christchurch

Other attractions near Lyttelton Harbour

Mount Cavendish

Christchurch Gondola

Lyttelton Farmers Market

Lyttelton Museum

Timeball Station

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