Title: Arthur's Pass Travel Guide: Best of Arthur's Pass, Canterbury Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Arthur's Pass](https://expedia.co.uk/Arthurs-Pass-Hotels.d6055861.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Arthur's Pass](https://expedia.co.uk/Arthurs-Pass-Holiday-Rentals.d6055861.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Arthur's Pass Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Arthurs-Pass.d6055861.Car-Hire-Guide)[Arthur's Pass Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Arthurs-Pass.d6055861.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Arthur's Pass Travel Guide ## Tourist 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).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055861/4512f569-4402-47e2-964f-94d9a16a5cfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055861/4512f569-4402-47e2-964f-94d9a16a5cfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055861/9e069063-981c-47c2-b04a-c1ba7ca349cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055861/b0a71f3a-aad2-48ad-b9f0-58e3961d5bbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![As you come out the West Coast side of Arthur's Pass the view of the mountains is spectacular. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055861/1eb6b49d-89aa-44bc-9e72-1d760c641ce9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Arthur's Pass Reviews ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6055861) - Top hotels in Arthur's Pass - Top Holiday Rentals in Arthur's Pass ![The Bealey Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/45000000/44999900/44999887/0b695d77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bealey Hotel 12858 W Coast Rd Arthur's Pass Canterbury Stay at this hotel in Arthur's Pass. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (180 reviews) Fantastic location, stunning scenary Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=44999887&PinnedHotelID=44999887&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055861) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=44999887&PinnedHotelID=44999887&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055861) ![Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22290000/22289300/22289259/ff3cdd0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel 52 Main Road Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury £67 24 Mar - 25 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (315 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 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F03%2F2026&endDate=25%2F03%2F2026&selected=22289259&PinnedHotelID=22289259&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055861) ![Oxford Village Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626742/b4c14519_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oxford Village Motels 57 Main Street Oxford Canterbury £73 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attraction Waimakariri River is located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (144 reviews) Good Position. Friendly and Helpful Staff. Well presented unit Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=9626742&PinnedHotelID=9626742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055861) [See all 38 properties in Arthur's Pass](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6055861) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Mountain Village Bach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44130000/44129400/44129365/1033e191_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Village Bach Arthur's Pass Canterbury Stay at this cottage in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Historic Village Walk and Devils Punchbowl Waterfall are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews) Loved the location, wonderful view of iconic Arthur's Pass railway. Easy walk to village. Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arthurs-Pass-National-Park-Hotels-Mountain-Village-Bach.h44129365.Hotel-Information) ![A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119314000/119313972/850cf02b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass Lake Pearson Canterbury Region Stay at this cabin in Cass. Enjoy patios. 10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) This was the perfect place to stay over while heading through Arthur’s Pass! It had incredible views and Barrie was a fantastic host. Would highly recommend if you need somewhere to stop over while going through Arthur’s Pass. 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