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

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

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.

1. Adelphi Motel

Merivale, 1.8 km from Rutherford's Den

Christmas

NT$2,676

NT$3,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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.

2. The Elmwood Motel

Merivale, 2 km from Rutherford's Den

Rosalind

NT$3,265

NT$3,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

3. The Mayfair

Christchurch City Centre, 1.3 km from Rutherford's Den

Li Yong

NT$6,094

NT$7,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

4. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 0.3 km from Rutherford's Den

Michael

NT$4,499

NT$5,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A patio with a wooden fence, a metal table, two metal chairs, and a window with a bed inside.

A motel sign with amenities like WiFi and air conditioning.

A modern room with a grey sofa, a small table with chairs, a vase with flowers, and two wall-mounted air conditioning units.

5. Golden Star Motel

Riccarton, 2 km from Rutherford's Den

Sarah

NT$2,602

NT$2,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

6. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

Christchurch City Centre, 1.2 km from Rutherford's Den

Ray

NT$2,680

NT$3,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a TV, a lamp, and a kitchenette.

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

7. Quest on Cambridge

Christchurch City Centre, 0.4 km from Rutherford's Den

Kevin

NT$3,667

NT$4,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

8. The Kilmore Collection

Christchurch City Centre, 0.9 km from Rutherford's Den

Claudia

NT$4,309

NT$4,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel kitchen with a sink, breakfast items, and a sign with induction cooktop instructions.

A modern living room with a wooden accent wall, a teal sofa, a small table, and a chair.

9. Quest on Kilmore

Christchurch City Centre, 1.1 km from Rutherford's Den

Kelvin

NT$3,291

NT$3,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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, 0.8 km from Rutherford's Den

Jess

NT$3,374

NT$3,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

11. The Classic Villa

Christchurch City Centre, 0.4 km from Rutherford's Den

LISA

NT$5,341

NT$6,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A narrow forest path flanked by large ferns and trees, leading to a building with a window and a door.

A garden patio with stone seating, a small table, and chairs.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, two sofas with patterned cushions, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a plant.

12. Sherborne Motor Lodge

Saint Albans, 2.2 km from Rutherford's Den

Staci

NT$2,068

NT$2,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a well-lit interior visible through the windows.

A restaurant with indoor seating, a wooden ceiling, and a green wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a desk, and a window with a view.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a green wall, and a view of the restaurant interior.

13. The George Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 1 km from Rutherford's Den

George

NT$7,171

NT$8,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A two-story hotel with a balcony, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a well-maintained garden.

A dining area with white tables and chairs, a white ceiling, and two paintings on the walls.

A two-story house with a central entrance, a green roof, and a front porch.

A grand staircase with a chandelier, a wooden desk with a mirror, and a red framed artwork on the wall.

14. The Grange Boutique B & B

Christchurch City Centre, 0.7 km from Rutherford's Den

John

NT$3,526

NT$4,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, potted plants, and a grey sofa.

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

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

15. Sudima Christchurch City

Christchurch City Centre, 1.1 km from Rutherford's Den

Dianne

NT$6,386

NT$7,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

A building with a covered entrance, a hanging flower arrangement, and a window.

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

A modern hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa bed.

16. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 1.7 km from Rutherford's Den

Adam

NT$2,772

NT$3,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass.

A buffet area with various food dispensers labeled with items like 'Cornflakes' and 'Muesli'.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

17. Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 0.9 km from Rutherford's Den

Devan

NT$4,341

NT$4,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A two-story house with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a covered patio.

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

A dining area with white tables and chairs, a menu board, and two paintings on the walls.

A modern building with a balcony, a patio area with chairs, and a garden with a red-leafed tree.

18. The Grange Motel

Christchurch City Centre, 0.7 km from Rutherford's Den

Tyler

NT$2,350

NT$2,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 central island, bar stools, and a built-in shelving unit.

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.

19. Hotel Montreal

Christchurch City Centre, 0.9 km from Rutherford's Den

Yinglian

NT$6,033

NT$6,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view of the outside.

A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome RECEPTION" and a "TUSCANA MOTOR LODGE" sign above it.

A small kitchenette with a sink, a table with chairs, a clock on the wall, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with a view, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

20. Tuscana Motor Lodge

Christchurch City Centre, 1.5 km from Rutherford's Den

Maree

NT$2,454

NT$2,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Rutherford's Den

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Adelphi Motel	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
The Elmwood Motel	9.8 Exceptional 65 reviews	View
The Mayfair	9.6 Exceptional 340 reviews	View
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch	9.6 Exceptional 374 reviews	View
Golden Star Motel	9.6 Exceptional 455 reviews	View

Top Rutherford's Den Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in central Christchurch. Everything was in easy walking distance, hotel itself was well presented and comfortable and staff were really helpful and friendly."

Hotel Give

10/10 Excellent

"It was a good location and I found the staff and facilities to be really good. Comfortable bed and good shower. Having staff at the desk 24 hours a day was also good."

Drifter Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Great place in a great location. Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful. The restaurant has good food and a nice vibe. They also know how to make a mean cocktail."

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"A wonderful stay starting with the front desk staff who were friendly and efficient. Our room was very spacious with two king beds a small dining table and plenty of room to move around. I would suggest booking a parking space when you book your room. I highly recommend it as a place to stay!"

Christchurch City Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff at reception. Able to give us an extra hour to check out and booked a shuttle for us."

Fable Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great location, super nice staff and cleaners"

Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Right smack-bang in the heart of everything."

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."

Haka House Christchurch

8/10 Good

"Cheap and did the job"

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9.0/10 (571 reviews)

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Nurses' Memorial Chapel

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Christchurch Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Christchurch Arts Centre during your stay in Christchurch. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Robert McDougall Art Gallery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Robert McDougall Art Gallery during your trip to Christchurch. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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The Arts Centre

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to The Arts Centre during your stay in Christchurch. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

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Canterbury Earthquake Memorial

8.0/10 (11 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Christchurch with a visit to Canterbury Earthquake Memorial. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Robert Falcon Scott Statue

You can find out about the history of Christchurch with a trip to Robert Falcon Scott Statue. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Christ's College

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the campus of Christ's College, during your trip to Christchurch. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rutherford's Den?

Rutherford's Den is located in a welcoming area of Christchurch known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 684 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Rutherford's Den?

Adjacent to Rutherford's Den, Hotel Give is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good choices within a short distance include BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch and Drifter Christchurch.

How many hotels will I find close to Rutherford's Den?

Expedia has 684 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rutherford's Den.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rutherford's Den, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Rutherford's Den.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Rutherford's Den?

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What can I see and do near Rutherford's Den?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Canterbury Museum, Air Force Museum of New Zealand, or Quake City. While you're exploring, swing by Riccarton House, Ferrymead Heritage Park, and Nurses' Memorial Chapel to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Town Hall, and The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts.

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Our top choices for Rutherford's Den hotels

1. Adelphi Motel

2. The Elmwood Motel

3. The Mayfair

4. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5. Golden Star Motel

6. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

7. Quest on Cambridge

8. The Kilmore Collection

9. Quest on Kilmore

10. Christchurch City Hotel

11. The Classic Villa

12. Sherborne Motor Lodge

13. The George Christchurch

14. The Grange Boutique B & B

15. Sudima Christchurch City

16. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

17. Distinction Christchurch Hotel

18. The Grange Motel

19. Hotel Montreal

20. Tuscana Motor Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Rutherford's Den

Top Rutherford's Den Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Hotel Give

Drifter Christchurch

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Christchurch City Hotel

Fable Christchurch

Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Haka House Christchurch

Other attractions near Rutherford's Den

Canterbury Museum

Nurses' Memorial Chapel

Christchurch Arts Centre

Robert McDougall Art Gallery

The Arts Centre

Canterbury Earthquake Memorial

Robert Falcon Scott Statue

Christ's College

Frequently asked questions