Allenton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Trott's Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Trott's Garden, a lovely green space in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Ashburton Domain
Explore the great outdoors at Ashburton Domain, a lovely green space in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Historic Art Gallery and Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Historic Art Gallery and Museum during your trip to Ashburton. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its bars.
Our pick of the best Allenton Hotel Deals
Hotel Ashburton
An old convention centre and sprawling hotel from a bygone era, buried in the back streets of Ashburton. Everything quite dated but rooms were clean & spacious. Staff were great. Meals exceptional. Good value for money if you don’t mind it being a bit old fashioned style
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The Suites Ashburton
We stopped overnight on our travels further south. The staff were friendly, the room was nice and clean and had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Bella Vista Motel Ashburton
Not applicable. Don't have pets, and wasn't there for the snow
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Green Gecko
Methven Resort
My wife and I stayed 2 nights and was very satisfied. We didn’t make use of the amenities so I am not able to comment on them. The term “Resort” is a little misleading however as for hotel accommodation, it is good. While a little dated, the Methven Resort has all that is needed for a comfortable ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Coronation Park
Great spot for the night for the basics. Thanks 🙏
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Allenton
Netherby
When in Netherby, you can plan a visit to Ashburton Domain and Lake Hood, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ashburton Central
If you're spending some time in Ashburton Central, Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Hampstead
While Hampstead isn't home to many top sights, Historic Art Gallery and Museum and Ashburton Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tinwald
While Tinwald may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ashburton Domain and Historic Art Gallery and Museum.
Elgin
While Elgin isn't home to many top sights, Lake Hood and Ashburton Domain are some notable places to visit nearby.
