Bed and breakfast vacation rentals in Canterbury

We loved staying with Helen at the Bealey eco lodge. The setting is breathtaking and Helen’s cosy lodge was the perfect place to explore the area from. Helen is a super friendly host with a remarkable knowledge of the region. We’d recommend this stay for anyone traveling through the area looking for an off-grid experience

We stayed at Shirley's place for a night for our little blue penguins trip at Timaru. The place is absolutely lovely, and our room is located on the ground floor where we have a living room and a large balcony of our own. We really appreciated Shirley's hospitality and her serving us a nice New Zealand breakfast in the dining room on the first floor (where the host stays). We couldn't feel more at home and peaceful at Shirley's place, 5 stars!

We absolutely loved our stay at Waikonini Homestead! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed with tea and cake, setting the tone for a truly delightful experience. We stayed one night in ‘Owen’s Room’, and as no other guests were booked during our visit, the homestead felt wonderfully tranquil. The warm, cozy bed made for an incredibly comfortable night, and the meals were a perfect finish to the night. Dinner (prebooked) featured a fish pie, followed by a mince tart with homemade custard—comfort food at its very finest. Mary, our host, truly made the experience unforgettable. Her warm hospitality and engaging conversations about travel, dogs, and life made us feel completely at home. And her delightful Corgis, Peppi and Anne—oh, they were absolutely adorable! The homestead itself is a treasure—an elegant old home surrounded by stunning grounds that invite you to relax and explore. The perfect blend of timeless charm and modern comfort.

such a welcoming host. we stayed in the main house with the hosts. they put on a lovely simple breakfast, with a bitnof a yarn with John. so friendly, hospitable, and warm. we highly recommend to stay with this host as they're part of the history of Fox Glacier township.

The accommodation is very warm, clean and tidy, consistent with the description. The director is very warm and thoughtful. It is a very good accommodation experience.

A beautiful and historic manor! As an experience of living in a manor, I recommend staying here, but don't expect too much from the facilities. Due to its long history and other reasons, the furniture and facilities have inevitably become old. The water pressure on the second floor is unstable, and there is an unpleasant smell in the house. Rob seemed tired. He briefly introduced the house and then was busy with other things, so we didn't have much conversation. However, we were allowed to walk around and visit, and use the kitchen freely! Still, thank you very much, Rob. I hope everything goes well for him!

Louise is a great host and units are perfect for a short stay on the roadtrip or food a weekend away. BBQ outside is great for cooking on. Thanks!

We stayed at Shirley’s place for a week and we enjoyed our stay. Everything’s nice and tidy. We felt at home, although I was bit worried at first because my husband and my daughter don’t speak English. But it turned out just fine and actually they enjoyed their stay too!

Excellent location. Easy walk along a river into core area. Karen and Rob are exceptional hosts. They saved a parking space for me and made me feel right at home. Rob even walked with me a bit to get me headed in right direction. Clean and comfortable. Only had one night with them, but would go back in a heartbeat.

Rhonda and Wal were our hosts not Tim and Jacqui. Rhonda and Wal were outstanding hosts, they are friendly, proactive and helpful. Highly recommended Airbnb hosts!

This was my second stay with Karen. I'm a solo, senior female and her space is ideal. Clean, cozy, perfectly situated and very reasonable. And Karen is a great host. Highly recommend it for a solo female traveller.

Spent the most peaceful and cosy night at Bron and Drew’s place. I arrived just before sunset so had a beautiful view out the window and lots of time watching and interacting with all the animals who come right up to greet you. Bron and Drew were incredibly welcoming and kind, i had everything I needed in the room (and the bathroom a short walk to the main house), and loved how much character their place has. Very special - wish I could have stayed another day!

Our stay was absolutely splendid! Dean and Carol were wonderful hosts – so welcoming and friendly. Dean even prepared us breakfast, which was such a lovely touch. My partner really enjoyed chatting with them, and we all felt right at home. Truly appreciated the hospitality and really enjoyed our stay!

The place is ok. It is like a big house with many rooms divided into airbnb rooms. So, you have a kitchen and living room available and the rooms going into the corridors. It is close enough to town (although I wouldn't walk there when it is dark) and the neighbourhood is quiet - what seems to be a newly built home state

Ruth and Brian's hospitality was second to none, as was their lovely apartment. Roomy, light filled and generously provisioned, Villy and I took advantage of the twin rooms to take a break from each others snoring. Super comfortable beds made a 10 hour sleep, bliss. We felt as comfortable as possible at Ruth, Brian's and BG's lovely home. Thanks folks.

Chryssie’s place had an outstanding view of the city, even with clouds that we brought with us! It was a pleasure to meet Chryssie who was both friendly and welcoming. The light breakfast was perfect for our early departure.

We had the large room, and it had a super king-size bed. The bed is very comfortable and the lined great. The bathroom is small but clean and functional, with luxurious towels. There is a little table with 2 chairs where we ate our continental breakfast. We chose the details from a menu given to each of us. Our host, Julie, left our breakfast outside our door at the time we stated. There is a small fridge in the room with tea and coffee making facilities. It's a lovely old house with bedrooms upstairs. Julie has thoughtfully decorated the home with bits and bobs, wallpaper and furniture of the era. We ate at Miss Saigon, which is a fantastic Vietnamese restaurant within walking distance!! And then watched TV lying on the bed .

A great place to stay with a lovely host - Catherine is very friendly and welcoming. She picked me up and dropped me off again at the train station for my further travel which was really helpful! Thanks for having me!

We are so pleased to have recently stayed at Scarborough House. Ted and Sue are the most welcoming and hospitable hosts who insured that our stay was nothing but the best. Their guest suites are extremely comfortable with all of the comforts of home. The views from this property are stunning and we appreciated the special marine life of Kaikoura.

This is a unique and bona fide Boutique BnB! You’ll want to spend some time just exploring the antiquity and treasures in Dalkeith BnB, where you’ll find all kinds of treasures! The bed and linens are heavenly, along with the ensuite bathroom, the breakfasts were glorious and the care & attention Julie the host, extends is brilliant! Great location, everything walkable, Kaiapoi Museum is phenomenal, along with all amenities nearby. I loved staying here, the property’s gardens are glorious and 4 nights went by so fast! Very well priced and best BnB I have experienced. Kaiapoi is a little gem of a town not to be missed!

Charmaine is a lovely host who went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. She showed me around, pointing out where the ferry departs, where the stores are, and how to get to the pool, and she even waited for me to arrive. She provided all the essentials — coffee, tea, bread, jam, butter, milk, cereal, and some veggies — which was very thoughtful. The house itself is more than great! The decoration is beautiful, with cozy sofas and spacious rooms that look like they belong in a catalog. I had the option to choose which room I wanted, which was a nice touch. From the porch, living room, and my room, I had a stunning view of the ocean and the port. It was lovely sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee, just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. The location is perfect — only one block away from shops, restaurants, and an organic food store and very close to the walking path to the Gondola, which is just a 40-minute walk from the house. I highly recommend Charmaine’s place! ❤️

Great stay only a few minutes from town. Bec was extremely welcoming and the room was a perfect stopover, super clean and spacious. Thank you!

Lovely hosts! Thank you so much for being so flexible with the check in and making my mother feel so comfortable in your beautiful home, she really enjoyed meeting you all.