The Westhaven Motel

About this motel

Situated in Canterbury, this lovely motel for $71 per night is a great option for your next vacation. The Westhaven Motel is located in the heart of the South Island's West Coast Glacier Country, within the South West World Heritage area. All accommodation offers a kitchenette, underfloor heating and views of the garden. Guests enjoy free parking.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Edoras (Lord of the Rings)

44.23 miles

Ashburton Domain

91.63 miles

Ashburton Aviation Museum

94.36 miles

Washpen Falls

85.87 miles

The Westhaven Motel

4.0

Good(523 Reviews)

Motel in Canterbury

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this motel

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Edoras (Lord of the Rings)

44.23 miles

Ashburton Domain

91.63 miles

Ashburton Aviation Museum

94.36 miles

Washpen Falls

85.87 miles

Reviews

4.0/5.0

Good(523 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

10.0

Jul 2023

Great location, comfortable room, friendly staff, everything perfect.

The floor heating in the bathroom is fantastic! The bathtub is also great! Have a warm bath after hiking was amazing!

Noting.

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Good location

9.0

May 2023

Comfortable, convenient, well-appointed rooms in very beautiful location.

Stunningly beautiful location. The comfortable rooms were well-appointed and cosy - able to withstand the rapidly changing Winter weather in Fox Glacier. The proprietor could not have been more helpful and friendly. We very much enjoyed our stay in this lovely place.

The Wi-Fi signal was very weak in our room. This was a minor inconvenience - there was a very weak signal present - and moving to the front door improved things considerably.

8.0

Mar 2023

we had a very pleasant 2 nights here.

close to centre of town. quiet.

some of the furnishings were tired.

8.0

Mar 2023

Good unit but because of our didn’t like the shower over the bath. We would prefer a walk-in shower.

Not applicable

9.0

Mar 2023

good value and very nice room. would be happy to stay there another time.

clean and plenty of space

8.0

Feb 2023

Motel was good for a comfortable overnight stay to see Fox Glacier

Had an overnight stay at Westhaven Motel to see Fox Glacier. Room was comfortable, spacious and conveniently located in the centre of town.

9.0

Feb 2023

Superb

Great location

No drinking water

8.0

Jan 2023

Very good

Clean. Spacious and good location.

7.0

Jan 2023

Good

Welcome was basic and attention OK when we expressed some concern about spread of water from the shower

Guidance to local sights was absent though sought

7.0

Jan 2023

Good

Location

outdated

3.0

Jan 2023

disappointing change.

Location is good. If you must stay here only do the executive suites.

I had stayed here in 2017 and it has gone downhill. I believe the furnishings to be the same and not kept well. While not overtly stained, nothing seemed very clean (this wasnt helped by the odor issues below). No fan, and the day was quite hot. With the door open we had cigarette smoke from the people next door on one side and curry on the other—-having the smoking area not just outside someone’s room is something the motel could at least control. The standard room was advertised as the only one with the “outdoor patio”—this was a shared patio again with smokers. And in fact the “Executive suites” have an outdoor space in front—I would have upgraded if that had been labeled properly.

10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

lovely motel

3.0

Nov 2022

Cannot recommend this motel. Genuinely disappointing in all respects that mattered to us.

The door locked quite well. Also there was a roof and walls, which went a long way towards making us feel secure. All of the obviously inadequate and/or unpleasant facilities were quite clean.

1. Genuinely the least comfortable bed at any place we have stayed in in New Zealand. 2. Tap water was under a boil advisory; not sure if this was temporary or permanent, but either way, definitely no bottled water present for us. 3. Wifi quality best described as "bad comedy." 4. Shower was pathetically weak.

10.0

Nov 2022

good location and staff

check in is easy and recommend good restaurants for dinner

easy to walk in town centre

10.0

Nov 2022

good place for stay

comfortable bed and very close to town center

8.0

Nov 2022

Very good

good sized rooms. bath was a bonus. clean and tidy too

No concerns

6.0

Nov 2022

Pleasant

location and price

poor water pressure and very basic, but for one night, absolutely fine

10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

big room and super bed

10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

good location . and good staff

10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

Good location and well appointed unit. We each had a queen bed which is really rare. Second beds generally tend to be singles.

All good

5.0

Nov 2022

Passable

close to town centre, room was a decent size and clean.

shower was terrible, hardly any water pressure and the bed was very firm. upon arrival the person at reception couldn't speak much English and had to communicate with a phone call to his grandson.

10.0

Oct 2022

lovely fox glacier

nice motel

8.0

Sep 2022

Very good

Clean, comfy beds, good location, friendly staff

Heater took a while to warm the room and the shower pressure was weak.

7.0

Sep 2022

Cozy Accommodation

Close proximity to helicopter flights.

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Canterbury?

The average price for a rental in Canterbury is $112 per night. This rental is $41 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Westhaven Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Westhaven Motel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Westhaven Motel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.

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The Westhaven Motel

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

The Westhaven Motel

Motel in Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Canterbury?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is The Westhaven Motel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Westhaven Motel?

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