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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chairs.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a patio table and chairs.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of a green tree outside.

A street view with a row of houses, a stone wall with a sign for a motel, and a clear sky.

1. Settlers Boutique Motel

Hanmer Springs

Rebecca

$90 nightly

$104 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with a lamp.

A table set for two with wine glasses and a salt and pepper shaker, overlooking a scenic view with palm trees and yellow flowers.

A modern two-story building with large windows and a flat roof, situated in a grassy field with mountains in the background.

A modern house with a patio, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mountains in the background.

2. Braemar Lodge And Spa

Hanmer Springs

Tracy

$128 nightly

$148 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A hot tub with a view of mountains and palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

A motel with stone buildings and metal roofs, surrounded by a scenic landscape with mountains in the background.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a grey sofa, and a large window with a view of greenery.

3. Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

Hanmer Springs

Sarah

$77 nightly

$89 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden building with a porch, benches, and a garden with rocks and plants.

A wooden cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a snow-capped mountain in the background.

A garden with a brick pathway leading to a building with a metal roof.

A room with wooden walls and a large window with curtains.

4. Alpine Lodge Motel

Hanmer Springs

Tim

$82 nightly

$94 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow and a blanket, a nightstand with a lamp and a phone, and a window with blinds.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in oven, and glass-fronted cabinets.

5. Drifters Inn

Hanmer Springs

john

$87 nightly

$100 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A modern house with a covered porch, a gravel driveway, and a well-maintained garden.

A gravel driveway leading to a building with a dark roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom mirror, and a door leading to a kitchenette.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a small trash bin.

6. Alpine Garden Motel

Hanmer Springs

Sandra

$86 nightly

$100 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A residential area with houses, a small road, and a park with benches.

A modern living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a mirror.

A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a wine bottle.

7. ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

Hanmer Springs

"The staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful on arrival. The location is excellent for walking to the pools bars cafes and exploring Hanmer. Asure offered towels for the pools which was really helpful.We had an upstairs room which had a lovely balcony to sit out and have a quite drink in the sun.Plenty of parking,clean and comfortable room everything you need in the kitchenette. Highly reccomend staying here."

Kaye

$77 nightly

$89 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor area with a gravel path leading to a wooden structure, surrounded by greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A conference room with round tables, chairs, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A large, two-story building with a beige facade, multiple arched windows, and a central entrance with steps.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, potted plants, and umbrellas.

8. Edit Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs

Nathan

$62 nightly

$72 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A snow-covered house with a chimney, windows, and a small tree in front.

A room with a pool table, a fireplace, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A residential garden with a lawn, a pergola, and a variety of plants.

9. Cheltenham House

Hanmer Springs

Turner

$106 nightly

$123 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A residential backyard with a patio, chairs, and a variety of plants.

A row of modern houses with a parking lot in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a kitchenette.

A modern two-story building with a green roof, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a grassy lawn.

10. Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs

Chris

$74 nightly

$87 total

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.

A wooden shelf with various decorative items and a potted plant.

A reception desk with a man in a vest and a woman with curly hair standing in front of it.

A multi-story building with a balcony on the second floor, labeled "Gateway Lodge."

11. Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Hanmer Springs

Kiley

$81 nightly

$93 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A house with a wooden deck, a sliding glass door leading to a patio with outdoor furniture, and a garage in the background.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, oven, and a red backsplash. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small stool.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, a red ottoman, and a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa with a patterned cushion.

12. Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

Hanmer Springs

Sarah

$43 nightly

$51 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A residential area with houses, a playground, and a mountain backdrop.

A landscaped garden with vibrant pink flowers, a street lamp, and a mountain backdrop.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, two grey sofas, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A two-story motel with a central entrance, a parking area, and a landscaped garden with various shrubs and plants.

13. Spa Lodge Motel

Hanmer Springs

Trish

$73 nightly

$85 total

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a view of rolling hills and mountains. There is a wooden table with a vase of flowers and a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a window with a view of the countryside.

A dining area with a table set for six, large windows offering a view of a green landscape, and a door leading to an outdoor deck.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

14. Ribbonwood Country House

Cheviot

Mary

$128 nightly

$149 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A serene lake with ducks, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and houses.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a striped curtain.

A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a plate with cheese and grapes.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a well-maintained lawn, and a view of the surrounding forest.

15. The St James

Hanmer Springs

Jacqueline

$113 nightly

$131 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Village Lake" under a twilight sky.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape with houses.

16. Village Lake Apartments

Hanmer Springs

amarjeet

$162 nightly

$186 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking area.

An outdoor patio with a glass table and metal chairs, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a view of mountains.

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, a water park with slides, and a surrounding area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to a kitchen.

17. Hanmer Apartments

Hanmer Springs

LUPING

$102 nightly

$117 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden cabin with a covered porch, a picnic table, and two chairs.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted clock, and a window with curtains.

A rural road leading to a house surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A wooden cabin with a covered porch, two green chairs, a picnic table, and potted plants.

18. The Chalets Motel

Hanmer Springs

Douglas

$91 nightly

$106 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling light fixture.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a large mirror, and a view into the kitchen area.

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, stone pillars, and a sign indicating electric vehicle charging is available.

19. Tussock Peak Lodge

Hanmer Springs

Christine

$95 nightly

$110 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a painting, a window with curtains, and a view of trees outside.

20. Aspen Lodge Motel

Hanmer Springs

Claire

$88 nightly

$102 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Emu Plain Hotel Reviews

Edit Hanmer Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are lovely and friendly."

ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent

The St James

8/10 Good

"Great stay"

Drifters Inn

8/10 Good

"Very pleasant and informative staff, nice amenities, only complaint was a finicky thermostat and room felt a little tight but would stay here again. Get locale"

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at the gateway motel very clean; staff were amazing we had a very enjoyable time. We had two meals at the restaurant the food was great, and the staff were very helpful we are looking to our next trip to Hanmer and staying at the gateway I would recommend a nice, relaxing place to stay"

Aspen Lodge Motel

8/10 Good

"Close to all amenities."

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"We really loved our time here. The staff were super friendly and helpful and the place was really peaceful and well looked after. A perfect place for the kids to run around and have fun as well as lovely relaxing park like environment. I found the price really reasonable and liked how it was a little bit more out of town (but still really close) for some tranquillity. We will be back."

Settlers Boutique Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the perosnal touch they added to our room, super helpful the front of house...my daughter loved her. Everything we needed for our stay. Great they had towels for the pools. Comfy beds and daughter loved it had a sky light so she could see the stars"

The Chalets Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely greeting at reception and arrived to a very homely chalet with a million dollar view. Very private and clean :)"

More cheap stays in Emu Plain

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

200 Jack's Pass Rd Hanmer Springs

$38 nightly

$45 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (444 reviews)

Hanmer Backpackers

41 Conical Hill Road Hanmer Springs

$50 nightly

$59 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

Larchwood Motel

18 Bath St Hanmer Springs

$74 nightly

$85 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

35 Hanmer Springs Rd Hanmer Springs Canterbury Region

$81 nightly

$93 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)

Culverden Court Motel

66 Mountainview Road Culverden Canterbury Region

$93 nightly

$108 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)

43 Alpine Ave

43 Alpine Ave Hanmer Springs Canterbury

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Emu Plain?

The best area to stay in Emu Plain is in the immediate vicinity of the town center, particularly around Main Street and the adjacent blocks.This central area offers convenient access to the town's amenities and local establishments. It's laid out with a grid of streets, making it easy to navigate on foot, and features a selection of local shops and eateries.For couples, staying in this central area provides easy access to the town's dining options and local attractions without the need for extensive travel. It allows for a relaxed pace, where you can explore at your leisure and enjoy the local hospitality.Travelers looking for a convenient base for exploring the wider Canterbury region will also find the town center appealing.

When is the best time to go to Emu Plain?

The best time to go to Emu Plain is during the warmer months, specifically from late spring to early autumn (November to April), when the weather is most pleasant for outdoor activities.During these months, you'll experience longer daylight hours and generally milder temperatures, making it ideal for exploring the natural beauty of the region. This period is great for visitors interested in hiking, cycling, or simply enjoying the scenic landscapes and gardens around Emu Plain.For those looking to engage in water-based activities or extensive outdoor exploration, the peak summer months of December to February offer the warmest temperatures, though this is also the busiest time for tourism.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Emu Plain.

How much is the nightly rate at a Emu Plain hotel?

Prices for hotels in Emu Plain often vary, but you can find a great deal from $45 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Emu Plain hotels

1. Settlers Boutique Motel

2. Braemar Lodge And Spa

3. Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

4. Alpine Lodge Motel

5. Drifters Inn

6. Alpine Garden Motel

7. ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

8. Edit Hanmer Springs

9. Cheltenham House

10. Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs

11. Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

12. Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

13. Spa Lodge Motel

14. Ribbonwood Country House

15. The St James

16. Village Lake Apartments

17. Hanmer Apartments

18. The Chalets Motel

19. Tussock Peak Lodge

20. Aspen Lodge Motel

Top Emu Plain Hotel Reviews

Edit Hanmer Springs

ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

The St James

Drifters Inn

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Aspen Lodge Motel

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Settlers Boutique Motel

The Chalets Motel

More cheap stays in Emu Plain

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Hanmer Backpackers

Larchwood Motel

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Culverden Court Motel

43 Alpine Ave

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