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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

4.5 star property
Christchurch hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge, aimed at LGBTQ+ guests

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In the heart of Christchurch, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square offers a luxurious retreat. Enjoy international cuisine at The Square Restaurant, stay active with gym facilities and relax in the bar after a day exploring nearby Cashel Street Shopping Area and Isaac Theatre Royal. Multilingual staff are on hand to help you make the most of your stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Conference centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun

Why we love this property

Local culinary delights
Savour international cuisine at the restaurant or unwind at the bar. Buffet breakfast offers vegan, vegetarian, and locally-sourced organic options.
Blissful sleep sanctuary
Blackout drapes envelop luxury guestrooms in perfect darkness. Curated, individual furnishings create a unique retreat for a truly restorative slumber.
Luxury city centre charm
Marvel at curated furnishings in this luxury hotel nestled in the heart of the city centre. A design-forward haven for the style-conscious traveller.

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
50 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Regent Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive
  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Rolleston Station - 23 min drive
  • Rangiora Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Last Word - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Victoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

When you stay at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Christchurch Casino and Isaac Theatre Royal. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The Square Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 154 rooms
    • Arranged over 13 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Secured covered on-site valet parking (NZD 35 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to LGBTQ guests

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's games
  • Toys

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Working away

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3767 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 49-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The Square Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
The Square Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 37 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 80 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 80 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 50.0 per night

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs NZD 35 per night

Policies

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Cashless transactions are available.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

Yes. Valet parking costs NZD 35 per night. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of NZD 80 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 80 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing and skiing, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square also has a fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

Yes, The Square Restaurant offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square like?

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is in Christchurch City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and 3 minutes' walk from Isaac Theatre Royal. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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8.8

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8.6

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  • Breakfast options were plentiful and the food was delicious. (24 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Alexa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean rooms, excellent breakfast, easy (paid) parking
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room clean and comfortable. Location excellent and very central. 5 mins walk to tram stop. Breakfast had lots of choice.
Adele, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff were great. Room was ok.
Shelley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, good facilities and friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast options good.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and modern
Eacham, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable room
Pearl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with friendly and helpful staff.
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and location nice clean property
randall, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

3 ppl in superior twin is quite small. However, the staff and breakfast are excellent. The location is walkable around city center
Irene, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff at reception and breakfast each day.
Mark, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice room, good location
5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Chin Soon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel is conveniently located in the city centre. We had a relaxing stay.
Prisca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming, easy location
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel in a great city

Fantastic location and service from the staff in a great city.
David, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great clean centrally located hotel
Megan, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Only location is great.
Sharad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are very clean and have all the amenities. It's located in the center of the city, so it's very convenient for walking around the city.
future, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All round great hotel. Very friendly staff and the room was comfortable and clean. Parking is an issue and the hotelwill charge $20 ish, but for the sake of walking for 5 to 10 mins you can park for free around Latimer Square and Gloucester road /barbadoee street.
Richard, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Would stay again

Lovely clean room, staff were very friendly.
Karolyn, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location, easy walking to shopping area and restaurants, tram
Bridget, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Parking wasnt too much of a hassle. Nice breakfast. Smallish room but decent value for money
Graeme, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, comfortable room. Great breakfast
Jody, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Nice modern hotel.
Brian, 1-night trip