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

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.

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

1. Adelphi Motel

Merivale, 1.8 km from Rutherford's Den

Christmas

฿2,903

฿3,338 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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 modern living room with a leather sofa, a small side table, and a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

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

2. The Elmwood Motel

Merivale, 2 km from Rutherford's Den

Rosalind

฿3,439

฿3,955 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

3. The Kilmore Collection

Christchurch City Centre, 0.9 km from Rutherford's Den

Claudia

฿4,537

฿5,217 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

4. The Mayfair

Christchurch City Centre, 1.3 km from Rutherford's Den

Li Yong

฿6,417

฿7,380 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

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.

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

5. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

Christchurch City Centre, 1.2 km from Rutherford's Den

Ray

฿2,739

฿3,149 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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 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.

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

6. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre, 0.3 km from Rutherford's Den

Michael

฿4,738

฿5,449 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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.

7. Quest on Kilmore

Christchurch City Centre, 1.1 km from Rutherford's Den

Kelvin

฿3,448

฿3,965 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

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

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

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

8. Sherborne Motor Lodge

Saint Albans, 2.2 km from Rutherford's Den

Staci

฿2,178

฿2,504 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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.

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

9. The Classic Villa

Christchurch City Centre, 0.4 km from Rutherford's Den

LISA

฿5,919

฿6,807 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

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

10. Christchurch City Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 0.8 km from Rutherford's Den

฿3,554

฿4,087 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass.

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

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

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

11. Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Christchurch City Centre, 0.9 km from Rutherford's Den

Devan

฿4,621

฿5,314 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

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.

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

12. Sudima Christchurch City

Christchurch City Centre, 1.1 km from Rutherford's Den

Dianne

฿6,723

฿7,732 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

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

13. The Grange Boutique B & B

Christchurch City Centre, 0.7 km from Rutherford's Den

John

฿3,713

฿4,270 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Tuscana Motor Lodge

Christchurch City Centre, 1.5 km from Rutherford's Den

Willie

฿2,584

฿2,972 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 staircase with a wooden handrail, a chandelier, a mirror with hats, and a floral arrangement.

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

15. The Grange Motel

Christchurch City Centre, 0.7 km from Rutherford's Den

Tyler

฿2,475

฿2,847 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

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

16. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

Riccarton, 1.7 km from Rutherford's Den

Adam

฿2,954

฿3,397 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

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

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

17. Hotel Montreal

Christchurch City Centre, 0.9 km from Rutherford's Den

Yinglian

฿6,351

฿7,304 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A building with a white facade, a dark blue door, and two potted topiary plants on the porch.

A residential street with a house, a tree with green leaves, and a white flower.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with a bar, and a living room with a sofa and a fireplace.

A two-story building with a balcony and a covered porch.

18. Merivale Manor

Merivale, 2.1 km from Rutherford's Den

Brad

฿3,860

฿4,439 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern building with a wooden deck, potted plants, and a clear sky.

A modern office space with a desk, office chair, and a view of a street through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a glass coffee table, and a large window with a view of the outside.

A modern building with a wooden deck, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and a garden with ferns.

19. Bealey Plaza Motel

Christchurch City Centre, 1.6 km from Rutherford's Den

฿3,192

฿3,671 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern building with a balcony featuring glass railings and metal chairs.

A modern interior with a glass staircase leading to a second floor, a visible door, and a lighted wall.

20. 103 Prince of Bealey Motel

Christchurch City Centre, 1.6 km from Rutherford's Den

Yuji

฿2,888

฿3,321 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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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 Kilmore Collection	9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
The Mayfair	9.6 Exceptional 339 reviews	View
Focus Motel And Executive Suites	9.6 Exceptional 498 reviews	View

Top Rutherford's Den Hotel Reviews

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"

Hotel 115 Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean, super quiet, brilliant location. Decor is anything but boring. Would certainly stay here again."

ibis Christchurch

10/10 Excellent

"The room not so spacious"

Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

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

West Fitzroy Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"The gentleman at the front desk was really lovely. He upgraded us both times we stayed. The accommodation was amazing. We were so happy we chose West Fitzroy Apartments."

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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Nurses' Memorial Chapel

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Christchurch Arts Centre

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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)

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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, take a look at the 684 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch and Drifter Christchurch.

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

Expedia has 684 hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Rutherford's Den.

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 Kilmore Collection

4. The Mayfair

5. Focus Motel And Executive Suites

6. The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

7. Quest on Kilmore

8. Sherborne Motor Lodge

9. The Classic Villa

10. Christchurch City Hotel

11. Distinction Christchurch Hotel

12. Sudima Christchurch City

13. The Grange Boutique B & B

14. Tuscana Motor Lodge

15. The Grange Motel

16. Lorenzo Motor Lodge

17. Hotel Montreal

18. Merivale Manor

19. Bealey Plaza Motel

20. 103 Prince of Bealey Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Rutherford's Den

Top Rutherford's Den Hotel Reviews

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Christchurch City Hotel

Fable Christchurch

Hotel 115 Christchurch

ibis Christchurch

Quest Cathedral Junction Serviced Apartments

West Fitzroy 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

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