The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Christchurch

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Christchurch

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Christchurch, UK? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Christchurch, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Christchurch to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Christchurch, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Christchurch for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Christchurch for first time visitors.

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

Captain's Club Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $416 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Christchurch
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Wick Lane, Wick Ferry, Captain's Club Hotel & Spa has great rooms from $416 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast at this relaxing hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $233. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Avonmouth, 95 Mudeford. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 km from the city center. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Southern Comfort Guest House

Guest House with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Southern Comfort Guest House to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $69. We loved that is has skiing, breakfast, outdoor tennis, hiking, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 51 Stour Road. You'll also find free parking, horse riding, mini-golf, bicycle rental, and fishing which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.8 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing


The Kings Harbour Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $201 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Christchurch
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $201, The Kings Harbour Hotel, at 18 Castle Street provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 0.1 km from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Fisherman's Haunt Hotel

Inn with prices starting at $148 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Fisherman's Haunt Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. The great rooms here start at $148 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Salisbury Road, Winkton. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, kids meals, private parking, and special diet menus, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.5 km from the city center, this fantastic 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 first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking


Lord Bute

Guest House with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Christchurch
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Lord Bute is 8.30 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $205, and it's located at 181 Lymington Road Highcliffe. We also love the a free breakfast, free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Bure Lodge

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

A cool place is Bure Lodge because it has great rooms that start at $143. It has golf, free parking, breakfast in the room, private parking, and special diet menus, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 18 Bure Haven Drive Mudeford. Only 2.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love canoeing, cycling, and windsurfing at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Druid House

Guest House with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Christchurch
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Druid House offers room service, parking, a free breakfast, family rooms, and private parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $190 (before taxes). It's located at 26 Sopers Lane and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers special diet menus which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 km from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms


Premier Inn Christchurch Highcliffe

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at 266 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Premier Inn Christchurch Highcliffe has great rooms from $128 (before taxes). It offers air-conditioning. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find amenities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 5.2 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Bournemouth, Bath, Weymouth, Shanklin, and Portsmouth.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Christchurch, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Christchurch, Best Beach Hotels in Christchurch, Best Luxury Hotels 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 hotels for first-time visitors cost in Christchurch?

Christchurch Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$193

Travelers to Christchurch, UK will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 9 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $193. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Christchurch.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $205
  • 4-star hotels: $226
  • 3-star hotels: $133


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