The Best Beach Hotels in Christchurch

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Christchurch

Christchurch, UK is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Christchurch, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Christchurch, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Christchurch based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Christchurch, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Christchurch offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Avonmouth, 95 Mudeford, Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa has great rooms from $233 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.2 km from the city center, visitors will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa at this beach hotel. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms


Bure Lodge

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Christchurch
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Bure Lodge which has nice rooms starting at $143. Offering golf, free parking, breakfast in the room, private parking, and special diet menus, it also has a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 18 Bure Haven Drive Mudeford. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers canoeing, cycling, and windsurfing which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 km from the city center. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities


Castle Lodge Christchurch

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Christchurch
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Castle Lodge Christchurch to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $138. We loved that is has room service, golf, free parking, a refrigerator, and an adult-only atmosphere, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 173 Lymington Road. You'll also find amenities which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 4.6 km from the center of town. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only


Lord Bute

Guest House with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $205, Lord Bute, at 181 Lymington Road Highcliffe provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a free breakfast, free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave. It's located just 4.7 km from the city center, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Premier Inn Christchurch Highcliffe

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Christchurch
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.

Premier Inn Christchurch Highcliffe has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers air-conditioning. The great rooms here start at $128 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 266 Lymington Road, Highcliffe. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for visitors. Just 5.2 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Air-conditioned


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Bournemouth, Shanklin, Sandown, and Poole.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Christchurch, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Christchurch, Best Luxury Hotels in Christchurch, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Christchurch, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Christchurch, Best Hotels for One Week in Christchurch, Best Hotels for One Night in Christchurch, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Christchurch, or Best Business Hotels in Christchurch.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Christchurch?

Christchurch Average Beach Hotel Price
$169

Travelers to Christchurch, UK will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $169. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Christchurch.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $205
  • 4-star hotels: $171
  • 3-star hotels: $128


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