Title: Visit Ilam: 2026 Ilam, Christchurch Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Ilam](https://expedia.com/Ilam-Christchurch-Hotels.0-n3000664930-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Christchurch](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Christchurch](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Ilam](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Ilam.d3000664930.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ilam Vacations](https://expedia.com/Ilam.d3000664930.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ilam ## Christchurch ## Visit Ilam Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Christchurch Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Christchurch.dx179996) --- ### Popular places to visit ![The Observatory in the Arts Centre - Christchurch - New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112896/b76ae8b4-2125-401b-967d-d3b49bb3072a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Canterbury Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Canterbury, during your trip to Christchurch. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Canterbury-Christchurch.d6112896.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sumner Beach featuring rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112932/a9456c8b-2486-4015-b91d-76a3bf02bf93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sumner Beach 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. [](https://expedia.com/Sumner-Beach-Sumner.d6112932.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, mountains and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112944/27933b41-e797-4d75-936d-f59672d8d27f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyttelton Harbour Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills. [](https://expedia.com/Lyttelton-Harbour-Lyttelton.d6112944.Vacation-Attraction) ![New Brighton Beach showing surf, a beach and surfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112934/add8feb6-81b6-4e88-93e9-77c0568f2517.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Brighton Beach Surf, spot birdlife, walk across wild sand dunes and shop for handmade goods at a weekly market at this sandy beach and coastal suburb. [](https://expedia.com/New-Brighton-Beach-New-Brighton.d6112934.Vacation-Attraction) ![Christchurch, New Zealand, Hagley Park, the Rose Garden in early spring.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112898/26035946-f050-4ca5-b5c9-802afe9c8286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hagley Park Explore the great outdoors at Hagley Park, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Hagley-Park-Christchurch-City-Centre.d6112898.Vacation-Attraction) ![NZ, Christchurch. Cathedral Square.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248627679322070/1f3324b5-8add-49c0-8ab6-71f5900e83f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cathedral Square You can learn about the history of Christchurch when you stop by Cathedral Square. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Cathedral-Square-Christchurch-City-Centre.d553248627679322070.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lake Tekapo ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393407/b31e4869-99f1-4fce-94f6-348876f4721d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch $164 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/mount-cook.a1393407.activity-details) ![Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4591394/ab6990e1-23df-4086-a40d-9d0f39f84413.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo $46 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-and-tram-city-tour-combo.a4591394.activity-details) ![Train through mountains in Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/182709/959c2410-f407-464d-8b6e-fa02a2ea1301.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch $334 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-full-day-tour-with-tranzalpine-train-and-lunch.a182709.activity-details) ![Hägglund Field Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46517274/9f2cd586-8707-41ae-b099-1c2d270421b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket $44 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/international-antarctic-centre-general-admission-ticket.a46517274.activity-details) ![Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752279/96dc279e-64cb-4ecc-83bc-6e3c9650e740.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram $24 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-by-vintage-tram.a4752279.activity-details) ![Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/251969/f297d9e9-066f-45a4-86c9-c447bd023655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch $119 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/waipara-valley-wine-tasting-tour-with-lunch.a251969.activity-details) [See all activities in Christchurch](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Ilam Hotel Deals ![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/30273335_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch 165 Cashel Street Christchurch $44 nightly $50 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews) My only complaint is - no window in my room. If you’re going to sell someone a place to stay, you should need to be a bit more explicit about that. Not down to any staff there - everyone was happy and helpful Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=10153686&PinnedHotelID=10153686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664930) ![Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66930000/66926700/66926604/a053091d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street 64 Kilmore St Christchurch Canterbury $126 nightly $145 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (424 reviews) Clean well equipped room. Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=66926604&PinnedHotelID=66926604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664930) ![Bealey Quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32947200/32947186/2730b43c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bealey Quarter 247 Bealey Ave Christchurch $54 nightly $63 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (491 reviews) The room was acceptably clean and quiet as it was at the end of the hallway. even though a bunch of young kids were staying at the hotel and we're kind of rowdy, our room was quite quiet. The housekeeping staff was exceptional Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026&selected=32947186&PinnedHotelID=32947186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664930) ![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/fa910380_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Christchurch Airport 30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ $163 nightly $188 total Apr 2 - Apr 3 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,053 reviews) A clean and organized room with well thought out amenities! Excellent service by intuitive staff! A generously curated spread for breakfast! Water filter stations on every floor offering chilled and sparkling water! A stone’s throw from Christchurch airport (you can literally walk out of the hotel ... Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F2%2F2026&endDate=4%2F3%2F2026&selected=18258191&PinnedHotelID=18258191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664930) ![LyLo Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/e5109f58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LyLo Christchurch 5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch $86 nightly $99 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Clean room, easy to get to from the airport, close to shops and supermarkets Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=15616452&PinnedHotelID=15616452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664930) ![Hotel Give](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3250000/3246100/3246072/920f9e21_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Give 12 Hereford Street Christchurch $62 nightly $71 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) Staff was lovely but the bathrooms didn't have toilet paper when we arrived and there is only one shower mat despite the bathrooms being common. Since each guest is given a shower towel, it feels appropriate we should be given our own foot mat and wash cloth for the common area. 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[](https://expedia.com/Christchurch-Burnside.dx6048107) ![Tree Lined Path in Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664916/fd3f289e-16d1-4773-85ac-3d652ca5f029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upper Riccarton 4.5/5(14 area reviews) Upper Riccarton is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Riccarton Road and Bush Inn Centre. [](https://expedia.com/Christchurch-Upper-Riccarton.dx3000664916) ![Mona Vale showing flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112920/d35cad3b-b3bf-42d4-b7f3-d3866a8b08f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fendalton 5/5(1 area review) Travelers like the historic sites in Fendalton, and Riccarton House is a top attraction you might want to visit. 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