The Best Hotels Closest to Shag Rock in Christchurch for 2026

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A modern room with a large glass door leading to an outdoor area with palm trees and a covered seating area.

A modern room with a dark wooden accent wall, a blue sofa, and two yellow pillows.

A beach scene with a sunset, calm water, and footprints in the sand.

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

1. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Sumner, 0.4 mi from Shag Rock

Mireille

$110 nightly

$125 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy room with a purple sofa, wooden flooring, and a brick wall. There are books on a table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a white lamp, a television on the wall, and a window.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.

A spacious attic bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a dining area.

2. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 6.6 mi from Shag Rock

Lance

$143 nightly

$166 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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 building with large windows, a prominent sign, and a mix of architectural styles.

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

3. Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 6 mi from Shag Rock

Scott

$83 nightly

$97 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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.

4. Õtoromiro Hotel

6.6 mi from Shag Rock

Dayaan

$64 nightly

$74 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two decorative pillows, a glass shower enclosure, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

5. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 6.3 mi from Shag Rock

"The hotel location is fine, but anywhere in Christchurch city will be close to everything there. I stayed in a 'club room' which was very ordinary and in need of some improvement. Worst of all was the club lounge - terrible location and atmosphere, and a complete waste of money unless you're there only for the free evening drinks. The evening canapes were so ordinary and almost exactly the same every evening. The club floor breakfast was ridiculous - cereal, dried fruit, salami, cold ham and...

$141 nightly

$163 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A panoramic view of a coastal landscape with a clear sky, featuring a prominent mountain range, a body of water, and a distant town.

6. Dyers House

Cashmere, 6.1 mi from Shag Rock

Fiona

$201 nightly

$233 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

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

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

7. Hotel Give

Christchurch City Centre, 6.6 mi from Shag Rock

David

$60 nightly

$69 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows overlooking the street.

A modern hotel room with two large beds, a sofa, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with a view of the outside.

A restaurant with blue booths, wooden tables, and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

8. The Mayfair

Christchurch City Centre, 6.8 mi from Shag Rock

Angela

$172 nightly

$200 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a hot tub and a covered seating area, surrounded by a white building with large windows and blue lighting.

A modern hotel room with a white vanity, a large mirror, a bed with a grey quilt, and a nightstand with a lamp.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a post office sign, and a decorative pillar.

A reception area with a triangular archway and a sign above it.

9. Pavilions Hotel

Merivale, 7 mi from Shag Rock

Julie

$80 nightly

$93 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

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

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a fruit bowl, and a vase with flowers on the counter.

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

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

10. The Classic Villa

Christchurch City Centre, 6.6 mi from Shag Rock

LISA

$165 nightly

$192 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a kitchen with a bar, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the city through the window.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a built-in shelving unit.

11. Hotel Montreal

Christchurch City Centre, 6.6 mi from Shag Rock

Yinglian

$242 nightly

$278 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

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

A living room with two blue sofas, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and 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.

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

12. Adelphi Motel

Merivale, 7 mi from Shag Rock

Christmas

$82 nightly

$95 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple shelves with bottles, and bar stools.

A modern restaurant interior with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a mix of wooden and upholstered furniture.

A modern spa room with a central hot tub, two massage beds, and a wooden ceiling design.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade and the name 'Sudima Hotels' prominently displayed.

13. Sudima Christchurch City

Christchurch City Centre, 6.6 mi from Shag Rock

Kelly

$175 nightly

$201 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a neon-lit ceiling, a counter with a marble-like front, and shelves with bottles.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a green chair, potted plants, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a round table, a TV, and a window with a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa with a blue pillow, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.

14. Christchurch City Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 6.2 mi from Shag Rock

Jill

$98 nightly

$114 total

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

15. Designer Cottage B&B

Sydenham, 5.7 mi from Shag Rock

Wayne

$93 nightly

$108 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A modern kitchen with white countertops, a coffee maker, a kettle, and a dishwasher.

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.

16. 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel

Addington, 7.3 mi from Shag Rock

Karen

$85 nightly

$98 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. Tables with chairs are arranged in the dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.

17. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 6 mi from Shag Rock

Alvaro

$44 nightly

$51 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with wooden furniture, shelves with bottles, and a chalkboard menu.

A stone building with three arched entrances, a central staircase, and a door with a glass panel.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled edge, and metal handrails.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window, and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Adina Heritage Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 6.1 mi from Shag Rock

Gina

$142 nightly

$163 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with multiple balconies, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and umbrellas.

A bar area with wooden flooring, leather seating, and a bar counter with a variety of bottles.

A room with a large window, a table with a vase of flowers, and two chairs.

19. Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 5.9 mi from Shag Rock

Tracey

$125 nightly

$144 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a glass table and white chairs.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink and a glass dining table.

A modern multi-story hotel with a reception area, parking, and a motorcycle parked in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a window with curtains, and a bedside table.

20. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

Christchurch City Centre, 6.5 mi from Shag Rock

Ray

$86 nightly

$101 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Shag Rock

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments	9.4 Exceptional 232 reviews	View
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch	9.6 Exceptional 376 reviews	View
Drifter Christchurch	9.0 Wonderful 221 reviews	View
Õtoromiro Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 149 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Christchurch	8.8 Excellent 15 reviews	View

Top Shag Rock Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Best location, clean and affordable."

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"

South Brighton Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Great overnight stay again though the heatpump was noisy and struggled with the winter temperatures. A blind over the kitchen window would be a great addition. Great location to experience the New Brighton Pier & hot pools"

Christchurch Backpackers

10/10 Excellent

"I thought much easyer to use kitchen than other hostel in the city center. supermarket was much near than one in the city center one."

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. "

Other attractions near Shag Rock

A sandy beach with a windmill, rocky outcrops, and a hillside with houses.

Sumner Beach

8.8/10 (648 reviews)

The main beach in the seaside retreat of Sumner is an idyllic place to spend a day in the sun away from the centre of Christchurch.

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A person standing on a rocky outcrop with a view of the ocean and a clear sky.

Cave Rock

8.8/10 (36 reviews)

Discover the mysterious mythical back-story of this rugged volcanic rock that sits in the pretty seaside suburb of Sumner.

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A pier extending into turquoise waters with clear skies.

New Brighton Beach

8.4/10 (752 reviews)

Surf, spot birdlife, walk across wild sand dunes and shop for handmade goods at a weekly market at this sandy beach and coastal suburb.

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A wooden pier leading to a calm body of water with a sunset sky.

Avon Heathcote Estuary

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Avon Heathcote Estuary during your travels in Christchurch. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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A surfer riding a wave in the ocean with rocky cliffs in the background.

Taylor's Mistake Beach

9.2/10 (31 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Taylor's Mistake Beach during your travels in Christchurch?

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Anglican St. Cuthbert's

Find out about the history of Christchurch when you spend time at Anglican St. Cuthbert's. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Cobb Cottage

You can find out about the history of Christchurch when you stop by Cobb Cottage. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Barnett Park

Explore the great outdoors at Barnett Park, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shag Rock?

Shag Rock is located in a welcoming area of Christchurch known for its picturesque gardens and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 19 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Shag Rock?

Cave Rock Guest House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Shag Rock. Another good choice is Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments, located just 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Shag Rock?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shag Rock.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Shag Rock.

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

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What can I see and do near Shag Rock?

Ferrymead Heritage Park, Godley Head Lighthouse, and Cobb Cottage are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Enjoy the outdoors at Cave Rock, Barnett Park, or Heathcote Domain. Dip your toes in the water at Sumner Beach, New Brighton Beach, and Taylor's Mistake Beach.

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Our top choices for Shag Rock hotels

1. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

2. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

3. Drifter Christchurch

4. Õtoromiro Hotel

5. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

6. Dyers House

7. Hotel Give

8. The Mayfair

9. Pavilions Hotel

10. The Classic Villa

11. Hotel Montreal

12. Adelphi Motel

13. Sudima Christchurch City

14. Christchurch City Hotel

15. Designer Cottage B&B

16. 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel

17. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

18. Adina Heritage Christchurch

19. Rydges Latimer Christchurch

20. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

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Top Shag Rock Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Cave Rock Guest House

The Loft - Hot Tub, Views & Nature Escape

Ocean Views | 3BR Redcliffs Coastal Stay | Parking

South Brighton Holiday Park

Christchurch Backpackers

Ocean View tiny house

Hidden Paradise in ChCh -Pool, Spa & Harbour Views

Beach House on Beachville

Other attractions near Shag Rock

Sumner Beach

Cave Rock

New Brighton Beach

Avon Heathcote Estuary

Taylor's Mistake Beach

Anglican St. Cuthbert's

Cobb Cottage

Barnett Park

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