Huntley House

Frommer's Review

I walked into Huntley House and never wanted to leave. It deserves every superlative you can think of, with "opulent" and "elegant" on top of the list. A grand old home combined with modern new apartments built in the same period style, it hides down a long, leafy drive just 7 minutes in either direction from the city and the airport. I fell in love with the plushness of the five homestead rooms, but the modern one-bedroom suites and two-bedroom apartments overlooking the pool are equally enticing. Opened in December 2004, this is now one of Christchurch's top stays.

Facilities: Restaurant; bar; outdoor heated pool; nearby golf courses and tennis courts; billiards room; tour bookings; car rentals; massage; babysitting; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning; library; on-call doctor/dentist; nonsmoking rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.