The Best Hotels Closest to Shag Rock in Christchurch for 2026

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A coastal view with a rocky cliff and houses.

A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and industrial cranes.

A patio area with two wooden chairs and a small table, surrounded by a black fence and potted plants.

A parking lot with several cars and a view of the beach and ocean.

1. Cave Rock Guest House

Sumner, 0.4 mi from Shag Rock

Inshirah

$73 nightly

$85 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

2. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Sumner, 0.4 mi from Shag Rock

Janice

$113 nightly

$128 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 spacious attic bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a dining area.

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

3. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 6.6 mi from Shag Rock

Robert

$131 nightly

$151 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 panoramic view of a coastal landscape with a clear sky, featuring a prominent mountain range, a body of water, and a distant town.

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

4. Dyers House

Cashmere, 6.1 mi from Shag Rock

Fiona

$209 nightly

$240 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A modern interior with a bar area, large potted plants, and a view through large windows.

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.

5. Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 6 mi from Shag Rock

Anisha

$82 nightly

$95 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a city view.

6. 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...

$170 nightly

$197 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A backyard with a swimming pool, a wooden deck, and a pink flamingo float.

7. Õtoromiro Hotel

6.6 mi from Shag Rock

Dayaan

$64 nightly

$74 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

A hallway with a door labeled 601 and 602, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "QUEST".

A reception area with a wooden counter labeled "QUEST," a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

8. Quest on Cambridge

Christchurch City Centre, 6.4 mi from Shag Rock

Ting

$106 nightly

$124 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

9. Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 5.9 mi from Shag Rock

Anna

$143 nightly

$165 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

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

10. Christchurch City Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 6.2 mi from Shag Rock

Florence

$118 nightly

$139 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Baselink Group' sign, large windows, and a corner location with a street view.

A view through a window with the word "QUEST" visible, overlooking a hilly landscape with buildings.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, wooden cabinets, and a grey door.

11. Quest on Manchester

Christchurch City Centre, 5.9 mi from Shag Rock

Sarah

$87 nightly

$101 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A large hall with a triangular stained glass window, wooden chairs, and tables arranged for an event.

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

12. Hotel Give

Christchurch City Centre, 6.6 mi from Shag Rock

David

$63 nightly

$72 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, signage for 'Sudima Hotels', and a visible entrance.

An indoor seating area with a modern design, featuring a long wooden bench with cushions and a glass partition separating the seating area from the dining space.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

13. Sudima Christchurch City

Christchurch City Centre, 6.6 mi from Shag Rock

Kelly

$159 nightly

$183 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

14. Adelphi Motel

Merivale, 7 mi from Shag Rock

Christmas

$77 nightly

$90 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

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

A modern building with the name 'Mayfair' prominently displayed.

15. The Mayfair

Christchurch City Centre, 6.8 mi from Shag Rock

Brett

$168 nightly

$195 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

16. Designer Cottage B&B

Sydenham, 5.7 mi from Shag Rock

Wayne

$74 nightly

$86 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 conference room with a long table, black chairs, a projector screen, and a large plant wall.

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

17. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 6 mi from Shag Rock

Emma

$46 nightly

$53 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a skylight.

A reception area with a modern design, including a glass door entrance and a sign above it.

A modern building with a sign for a recruitment network, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and a paved walkway.

18. Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Christchurch City Centre, 5.8 mi from Shag Rock

Matiu

$74 nightly

$85 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a green exit sign.

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

19. Pavilions Hotel

Merivale, 7 mi from Shag Rock

Katie

$67 nightly

$78 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings.

20. Hotel Montreal

Christchurch City Centre, 6.6 mi from Shag Rock

Yinglian

$195 nightly

$225 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Shag Rock

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Cave Rock Guest House	9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments	9.4 Exceptional 233 reviews	View
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch	9.6 Exceptional 378 reviews	View
Dyers House	9.8 Exceptional 44 reviews	View
Drifter Christchurch	9.0 Wonderful 225 reviews	View

Top Shag Rock Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely staff that gave us a room upgrade on arrival and were helpful throughout our stay"

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. The host is awesome. Check in included a tour of the room, ammenities & an offer of help with our luggage. We went with the split level appartment which was great but you need to carry your bags up stairs. Location is close to the beach, shops & restaurants."

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 👌"

Sunsoaked seaside 1 bedroom 1 bath

8/10 Good

"It was good we could take our dog, the place was very clean and a lovely unit but the bed was way to firm for us otherwise lovely stay and great location"

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."

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 beach with people and a dog, a lighthouse, and houses on a hillside.

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 with blue railings and yellow street lamps, leading to the ocean.

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 coastal path with a person walking, a beach, and houses on a hillside.

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?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Shag Rock, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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. Cave Rock Guest House

2. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

3. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

4. Dyers House

5. Drifter Christchurch

6. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

7. Õtoromiro Hotel

8. Quest on Cambridge

9. Rydges Latimer Christchurch

10. Christchurch City Hotel

11. Quest on Manchester

12. Hotel Give

13. Sudima Christchurch City

14. Adelphi Motel

15. The Mayfair

16. Designer Cottage B&B

17. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

18. Southwark Hotel & Apartments

19. Pavilions Hotel

20. Hotel Montreal

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Top Shag Rock Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Cave Rock Guest House

Sunsoaked seaside 1 bedroom 1 bath

The Loft - Hot Tub, Views & Nature Escape

Ocean Views | 3BR Redcliffs Coastal Stay | Parking

South Brighton Holiday Park

Christchurch Backpackers

Ocean View tiny house

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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