Arthur's Pass

Travel Guide

Arthur's Pass is one of the few roads connecting the East and West sides of New Zealand's South Island. The road winds it way through a mountain pass with beautiful and dramatic scenery. The area is great for outdoor activities such as hiking, or spotting waterfalls and the Kea (=alpine parrots).
Arthur's Pass is one of the few roads connecting the East and West sides of New Zealand's South Island. The road winds it way through a mountain pass with beautiful and dramatic scenery. The area is great for outdoor activities such as hiking, or spotting waterfalls and the Kea (=alpine parrots).
Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand
During my travels by bicycle in New Zealand, I treated myself to the Tranz Alpine which goes from the west to the east coast of the South Island, or the other way around. This was taken from the train. The yellow flowers called broom (cytisus scoparius) aren't really flowers although beautiful, they are considered a weed and a threat to the native flora and fauna. I also rode in the Coastal Pacific train which borders the eastern coast of the island finishing in the port town of Picton.
As you come out the West Coast side of Arthur's Pass the view of the mountains is spectacular. #LifeAtExpedia
The Bealey Hotel

The Bealey Hotel

4 out of 5
12858 W Coast Rd Arthur's Pass Canterbury
Stay at this hotel in Arthur's Pass. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews)
The Bealey is a great hotel. We had a spacious villa with an amazing view. The staff were all very nice. Food options adequate - nothing fancy. Good location near many walking tracks. Glad we stayed there.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

3.5 out of 5
52 Main Road Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury
The price is ₩116,500 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
₩116,500
₩133,978 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (314 reviews)
The rooms are nice, the views all around are wonderful, location is convenient. But really the reason i gave it 5 stars is due to the proprietor. Fiona is generous, affable, helpful, and just generally lovely host.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel
Mountain House

Mountain House

2 out of 5
84 W Coast Rd Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury
The price is ₩97,174 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
₩97,174
₩111,754 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Historic Village Walk and Devils ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Great location, good communication. Good place for a backpacker. The room was a little crowded and dated but clean. Good kitchen.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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Quest on Kilmore

Quest on Kilmore

5 out of 5
93 Kimore Street, Christchurch
Stay at this 5-star luxury apartment in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Christchurch Town ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (227 reviews)
A very nice stay, clean apartment with most facilities needed for a few days. (A grill would have been nice). Friendly and helpful staff.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

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Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,283 reviews)
big place and a little confusing walking around. but the views are incredible, the location was good. the room was so small we had almost no place to put our luggage.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Southwark Hotel & Apartments

Southwark Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
25 Southwark Street Christchurch
Stay at this aparthotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,045 reviews)
Very clean and modern room. Great place to spend time when not exploring the city of Christchurch.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

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Reviews of Arthur's Pass

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There are 2 cafes in town with marginal food. Otherwise it was a nice stop.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Avalanche Peak is incredible.

4/5 - Good

Tom

It is a beautiful area, but unfortunately the day I arrived it started raining and continued the next day. Had to close the road later that day do to flooding in the area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Gorgeous views all around town and It seemed a friendly spot! Watch out for the kea at the general store, cool to see but also a sneaky mayhem monster that stole four lunches right off people's plates/laps just while I was there