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

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a hanging light fixture, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

1. Õtoromiro Hotel

6.4 km from Lyttelton Museum

Dayaan

SAR 245

SAR 284 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern room with a grey sofa, a small table with chairs, a vase with flowers, and two wall-mounted air conditioning units.

A patio with a wooden fence, a metal table, two metal chairs, and a window with a bed inside.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile design.

2. Golden Star Motel

Riccarton, 12.6 km from Lyttelton Museum

Sarah

SAR 273

SAR 321 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

A large hall with a triangular stained glass window, wooden chairs, and tables arranged for an event.

3. Hotel Give

Christchurch City Centre, 11.3 km from Lyttelton Museum

David

SAR 190

SAR 219 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a view through large windows.

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

4. Dyers House

Cashmere, 8.3 km from Lyttelton Museum

Fiona

SAR 782

SAR 899 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

5. Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 10.5 km from Lyttelton Museum

Scott

SAR 218

SAR 256 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 parking lot with several cars and a view of the beach and ocean.

6. Cave Rock Guest House

Sumner, 5.1 km from Lyttelton Museum

Inshirah

SAR 264

SAR 309 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern bedroom with a sofa, a bed, a nightstand, and a hanging light fixture.

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

A living room with two grey sofas, a small white table, and a dining table with chairs.

A compact room with a black sofa, a small round table with two chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave, and a TV mounted on the wall.

7. Adelphi Motel

Merivale, 12.6 km from Lyttelton Museum

Christmas

SAR 305

SAR 354 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of greenery.

A hallway with a framed picture of a beach scene.

A motel with a sign reading "ATHENA MOTEL" and a "High Speed Broadband" sign.

A garden with red flowers and two white relief sculptures on a wall.

8. Athena Motel & Apartments

Riccarton, 13.4 km from Lyttelton Museum

debbie

SAR 257

SAR 298 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a curved shower enclosure, two beds with white linens, a wooden ceiling, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

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

9. Bealey Quarter

Christchurch City Centre, 11.5 km from Lyttelton Museum

Stephen

SAR 176

SAR 208 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 room with a dark wooden accent wall, a blue sofa, and two yellow pillows.

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

10. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Sumner, 5 km from Lyttelton Museum

Mireille

SAR 339

SAR 479 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 sign for 'jailhouse accommodation' with a brick wall and greenery.

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

11. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Addington, 11.3 km from Lyttelton Museum

Caoilte

SAR 172

SAR 198 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A building entrance with a green canopy labeled "RACEWAY".

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

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

12. Raceway Motel

Addington, 11.5 km from Lyttelton Museum

Richard

SAR 218

SAR 254 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A dining table set with various dishes, glasses, and condiments, with a view of a garden and a wooden fence outside.

A kitchen with a white microwave on the counter, a wooden table, and a view of a house and garden through the window.

A church interior with wooden pews arranged in rows, a central wooden cross on the wall, and a high, sloped ceiling.

A Buddha statue on a wooden platform with a hedge and a concrete path in the background.

13. Designer Cottage B&B

Sydenham, 9.3 km from Lyttelton Museum

Wayne

SAR 295

SAR 342 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and blue patterned pillows. A glass of red wine and a cookie are placed on a gray textured mat.

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building and trees.

A two-story building with a flat roof and a balcony on the upper floor.

14. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 12.6 km from Lyttelton Museum

Elizabeth

SAR 297

SAR 341 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern building with multiple floors, a staircase, and a parking lot.

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

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a dark wooden door.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining table with chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and cabinets.

15. 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel

Addington, 11.5 km from Lyttelton Museum

Karen

SAR 342

SAR 393 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A motor lodge with a sign indicating a vacancy. The lodge features a traditional architectural style with a peaked roof and a small gazebo-like structure.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, and a single bed.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a white fence.

16. Amross Court Motor Lodge

Christchurch City Centre, 12.2 km from Lyttelton Museum

Tilson

SAR 281

SAR 327 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a brick wall with greenery.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

A pink building with a reception area, steps leading to the entrance, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

17. The Classic Villa

Christchurch City Centre, 11.4 km from Lyttelton Museum

LISA

SAR 564

SAR 663 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern building with a covered entrance, a staircase, and potted plants.

A kitchen with a sink, microwave, kettle, and a washing machine.

A modern interior with a large vase on a pedestal, a staircase, and a window with a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a glass partition, a potted plant, a lamp, and a sofa.

18. Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments

Christchurch City Centre, 11.8 km from Lyttelton Museum

Anita

SAR 281

SAR 324 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a patio with outdoor furniture, and a sliding glass door.

A compact living space with a red sofa, a black coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a microwave, a washing machine, and a small window.

A living room with a red sofa, a glass coffee table, and a decorative plant.

A motel with a sign indicating no vacancies, free WiFi, and 100% Kiwi ownership.

19. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

Riccarton, 13.5 km from Lyttelton Museum

Matthew

SAR 274

SAR 315 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A row of traditional-style buildings with stone accents and multiple windows, likely part of a hotel or residential complex.

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and cabinets. There is a chair and a small table in the adjacent living area.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a small side table, and a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a coffee machine, and a countertop.

20. The Elmwood Motel

Merivale, 12.8 km from Lyttelton Museum

Rosalind

SAR 381

SAR 438 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lyttelton Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Õtoromiro Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 150 reviews	View
Golden Star Motel	9.6 Exceptional 455 reviews	View
Hotel Give	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Dyers House	9.8 Exceptional 44 reviews	View
Drifter Christchurch	9.0 Wonderful 225 reviews	View

Top Lyttelton Museum Hotel Reviews

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. The host is awesome. Check in included a tour of the room, ammenities & an offer of help with our luggage. We went with the split level appartment which was great but you need to carry your bags up stairs. Location is close to the beach, shops & restaurants."

Õtoromiro Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great shower and nice breakfast!"

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."

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. "

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A coastal town with a harbor, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.

Lyttelton Harbour

8.6/10 (1,052 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Christchurch with a trip to Lyttelton Harbour. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A coastal town with a harbor, surrounded by mountains and a large body of water.

Mount Cavendish

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Cavendish during your travels in Christchurch. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A cable car system on a mountain with clear blue skies.

Christchurch Gondola

9.0/10 (796 reviews)

You can take time to visit Christchurch Gondola during your travels to Christchurch. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Lyttelton Farmers Market

During your trip to Christchurch, you can enjoy retail therapy at Lyttelton Farmers Market. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Timeball Station

Timeball Station is just one of the places to see in Christchurch, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lyttelton Museum?

Lyttelton Museum is located in a welcoming area of Christchurch known for its beautiful island views and major shopping area. 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 Museum?

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 3.1 mi (5 km) from Lyttelton Museum. Another good choice is Cave Rock Guest House, located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Lyttelton Museum?

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

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

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Lyttelton Museum.

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

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Lyttelton Museum, click here.

What can I see and do near Lyttelton Museum?

Ferrymead Heritage Park, Godley Head Lighthouse, and Tamaki Heritage Village are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Local parks like Cave Rock, Victoria Park, and Heathcote Domain are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Taylor's Mistake Beach, Sumner Beach, and New Brighton Beach.

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Our top choices for Lyttelton Museum hotels

1. Õtoromiro Hotel

2. Golden Star Motel

3. Hotel Give

4. Dyers House

5. Drifter Christchurch

6. Cave Rock Guest House

7. Adelphi Motel

8. Athena Motel & Apartments

9. Bealey Quarter

10. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

11. Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

12. Raceway Motel

13. Designer Cottage B&B

14. Tower Junction Motor Lodge

15. 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel

16. Amross Court Motor Lodge

17. The Classic Villa

18. Terra Vive Luxury Suites & Apartments

19. 175 Metropolitan Executive Motel on Riccarton

20. The Elmwood Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Lyttelton Museum

Top Lyttelton Museum Hotel Reviews

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Õtoromiro Hotel

Cave Rock Guest House

The Loft - Hot Tub, Views & Nature Escape

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

Other attractions near Lyttelton Museum

Lyttelton Harbour

Mount Cavendish

Christchurch Gondola

Lyttelton Farmers Market

Timeball Station

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