Title: Clarence Travel Guide: Best of Clarence, Canterbury Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Clarence](https://expedia.co.uk/Clarence-Hotels.d553248635926198028.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Clarence](https://expedia.co.uk/Clarence-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635926198028.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Clarence Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Clarence.d553248635926198028.Car-Hire-Guide)[Clarence Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Clarence.d553248635926198028.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Clarence Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Turquoise rivers only in New Zealand. Took this picture while crossing a bridge over the Clarence river in South Island. #trovember #hiddengems #newzealand #riversandbridges](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198028/cbb205d4-7ad0-4687-a066-57d5be9c3813.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Turquoise rivers only in New Zealand. Took this picture while crossing a bridge over the Clarence river in South Island. #trovember #hiddengems #newzealand #riversandbridges](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198028/cbb205d4-7ad0-4687-a066-57d5be9c3813.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It was windy, sunny and just beautiful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198028/f1bc1fec-9244-466b-be24-c548a0277c58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Driving along the east coast of New Zealand' South Island will give you stunning views of the water. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635926198028) - Top hotels in Clarence - Top Holiday Rentals in Clarence ![Bespoke Cottage, outdoor baths, wine tasting, pet friendly in Sleepers Vineyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67436100/67436025/601c1b4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bespoke Cottage, outdoor baths, wine tasting, pet friendly in Sleepers Vineyard kekerengu marlborough Stay at this cottage in Clarence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. 10/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews) Sometimes everything is just perfect and this was pretty darn close to that. Lynne was welcoming and informative. The place is private, lush, relaxing, and beautiful. The chickens, pigs, sheep, and goats provide a whimsical and joyous atmosphere. Loved the side by side baths. Just awesome. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=67436025&PinnedHotelID=67436025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198028) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=67436025&PinnedHotelID=67436025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198028) ![Sudima Kaikoura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769200/75769176/77691609_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sudima Kaikoura Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury £103 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (513 reviews) Well appointed room and friendly staff, partial sea view Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=75769176&PinnedHotelID=75769176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198028) ![Alpine-pacific Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629200/9629132/a7070b75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alpine-pacific Holiday Park 69 Beach Road Kaikoura £58 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday park in Kaikōura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (466 reviews) Staff were friendly but were hanging around the room with cleaning supplies from 9am. Check out was 10am so this felt a little premature and awkward. 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(118 reviews) Sometimes everything is just perfect and this was pretty darn close to that. Lynne was welcoming and informative. The place is private, lush, relaxing, and beautiful. The chickens, pigs, sheep, and goats provide a whimsical and joyous atmosphere. Loved the side by side baths. Just awesome. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clarence-Hotels-A-Bespoke-Cottage.h67436025.Hotel-Information) ![Blue Seas Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624000/9623937/626e69ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue Seas Motel 222 Esplanade Kaikoura Stay at this aparthotel in Kaikōura. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway ... 9/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews) Clean and very nice Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaikoura-Hotels-Blue-Seas-Motels-Kaikoura.h9623937.Hotel-Information) ![Village Lake Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627087/4d1cae6e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Lake Apartments 1 Rutherford Crescent Hanmer Springs Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hanmer Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Chisholm Park and Hanmer ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (180 reviews) Quiet peaceful rooms. Lovely staff. Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanmer-Springs-Hotels-Village-Lake-Apartments.h9627087.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Clarence](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635926198028&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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