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1. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 15.2 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

"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...

NT$4,679

NT$5,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A coastal view with a rocky cliff and houses.

A residential area with houses, a driveway, and a view of the beach and ocean.

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

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

2. Cave Rock Guest House

Sumner, 4.5 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

alan

NT$2,604

NT$2,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

3. Õtoromiro Hotel

13.4 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Dayaan

NT$1,910

NT$2,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outside.

4. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

Sumner, 4.5 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Mireille

NT$3,103

NT$4,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A living room with teal walls, a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.

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

5. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 15.6 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Michael

NT$4,531

NT$5,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 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.

6. The Mayfair

Christchurch City Centre, 16.1 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Li Yong

NT$6,139

NT$7,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

A spacious lobby with a large glass wall, a grand piano, and a sculpture of a bull.

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

7. Dyers House

Cashmere, 14.3 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Fiona

NT$6,746

NT$7,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 bed, a desk, a chair, a round table, a TV, and a window with a city view.

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

8. Christchurch City Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 15 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Jess

NT$3,082

NT$3,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern reception area with a receptionist, wooden paneling, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern building with a unique architectural design, surrounded by other urban structures and greenery.

A modern bar area with seating and a bar counter.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, each equipped with tables, chairs, and ambient lighting.

9. Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG

Christchurch City Centre, 15.2 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Phuong

NT$4,551

NT$5,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 spa room with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and a large mirror wall.

10. Drifter Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 14.8 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Scott

NT$2,876

NT$3,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

11. Adelphi Motel

Merivale, 16.5 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Christmas

NT$2,780

NT$3,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

12. Designer Cottage B&B

Sydenham, 14.1 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Wayne

NT$3,252

NT$3,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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.

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

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

13. 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel

Addington, 16.6 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Karen

NT$2,690

NT$3,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

The entrance to Carnmore Hotel Christchurch with a modern design, including a glass facade and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a view into the dining area.

14. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 15.4 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Troy

NT$2,777

NT$3,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel lobby with red chairs, a large clock, and multiple hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, and a large mirror.

A brick building with arched windows and a balcony with potted plants.

A modern interior with a staircase, a decorative statue, and an elevator.

15. Hotel 115 Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 14.9 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Elgan

NT$3,650

NT$4,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

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

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

16. The Classic Villa

Christchurch City Centre, 15.7 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

LISA

NT$5,096

NT$5,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and two black toiletries.

A staircase with a black handrail, a wooden console with a mirror, and a wall with a decorative pattern.

A patio with a round table and four chairs, surrounded by a garden with trees and plants.

A hallway with patterned wallpaper, a modern chandelier, and wall sconces.

17. The Parque

Christchurch City Centre, 16.1 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Brandon

NT$2,778

NT$3,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A row of traditional-style buildings with stone accents and multiple windows, likely part of a hotel or residential complex.

A bedroom with a bed, a circular mirror, a small shelf, and a door leading to another room.

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and cabinets. There is a chair and a small table in the adjacent living area.

A modern kitchen with a built-in sink, a coffee machine, and a countertop.

18. The Elmwood Motel

Merivale, 16.7 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Rosalind

NT$3,056

NT$3,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in sink.

19. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

Christchurch City Centre, 15.6 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Ray

NT$2,519

NT$2,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

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

20. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 14.8 km from Godley Head Lighthouse

Emma

NT$1,408

NT$1,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Godley Head Lighthouse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crowne Plaza Christchurch	8.8 Excellent 15 reviews	View
Cave Rock Guest House	9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Õtoromiro Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 149 reviews	View
Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments	9.4 Exceptional 232 reviews	View
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch	9.6 Exceptional 372 reviews	View

Top Godley Head Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were very helpful & welcoming. Heating was a bit tricky to get right but staff were very helpful. A microwave in the room would have been useful. Room was very comfortable & location perfect for walking the city."

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 👌"

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."

Arcadia Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly welcome even though we arrived late; about 7pm. Room was tidy, warm and full kitchen facilities were perfect. Close to New World to buy groceries for our 3 nights. Cleaners were lovely as well. As they are pet friendly, i will be bringing my dog next time. "

Beachlife Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great and quiet location. Free laundry is a bonus."

Other attractions near Godley Head Lighthouse

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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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 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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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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Shag Rock

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Shag Rock, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Godley Head Lighthouse?

Godley Head Lighthouse is located in a welcoming area of Christchurch known for its charming cafes and array of dining options. You'll find 52 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Godley Head Lighthouse?

Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers free parking and private balconies. It's located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Godley Head Lighthouse. Another good choice is Cave Rock Guest House, located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Godley Head Lighthouse?

Expedia has 52 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Godley Head Lighthouse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Godley Head Lighthouse, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Godley Head Lighthouse.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Godley Head Lighthouse?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Godley Head Lighthouse, click here.

What can I see and do near Godley Head Lighthouse?

Learn about local history at Cobb Cottage and Tamaki Heritage Village. You can wander around Cave Rock, Barnett Park, or Shag Rock if you want a dose of fresh air. Taylor's Mistake Beach, Sumner Beach, and New Brighton Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

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Our top choices for Godley Head Lighthouse hotels

1. Crowne Plaza Christchurch

2. Cave Rock Guest House

3. Õtoromiro Hotel

4. Sumner Bay Motel & Apartments

5. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

6. The Mayfair

7. Dyers House

8. Christchurch City Hotel

9. Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG

10. Drifter Christchurch

11. Adelphi Motel

12. Designer Cottage B&B

13. 2 on Whiteleigh and 239 on Lincoln Motel

14. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

15. Hotel 115 Christchurch

16. The Classic Villa

17. The Parque

18. The Elmwood Motel

19. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

20. BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Compare popular hotels close to Godley Head Lighthouse

Top Godley Head Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Cave Rock Guest House

South Brighton Holiday Park

Christchurch Backpackers

Arcadia Motel

Beachlife Apartments

Other attractions near Godley Head Lighthouse

Taylor's Mistake Beach

Cave Rock

Sumner Beach

Barnett Park

Shag Rock

Anglican St. Cuthbert's

Cobb Cottage

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