In the heart of Christchurch City Centre, BreakFree on Cashel offers a vibrant retreat. Stay active at the gym, connect with in-room WiFi, and enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant. With dry cleaning services and helpful staff nearby Hagley Park.
Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Hagley Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 24 min drive
Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
Rolleston Station - 19 min drive
Rangiora Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
The Church Brew Bar - 3 min walk
Mexico - 2 min walk
OGB Bar & Café - 4 min walk
Pink Lady Rooftop - 1 min walk
Akin - 2 min walk
About this property
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Enjoy your visit to Christchurch with a stay at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. The helpful staff and central location get great marks from fellow travellers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
263 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
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, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas (2 hours per day)
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business centre
3 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Fitness centre
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 150
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
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 200.00 per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 28.00 for adults and NZD 14.00 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent
Policies
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Also known as
BreakFree Cashel Hotel Christchurch
BreakFree Cashel Hotel
BreakFree Cashel Christchurch
BreakFree Cashel
Frequently asked questions
Does BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch 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 BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch.
What are the check-in and check-out times at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (13-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch like?
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch is a short 4-minute walk from Cathedral Square and 5 minutes' walk from New Regent Street. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for shopping.
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Reviews
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews
8.4
Very good
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, and amazing with a wide variety of options. (37 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
6 April 2026
Very convenient, comfortable, clean and friendly and professional staff.
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 March 2026
Really great stay… very central, so great location! Lovely happy hour menu and service was great!
Daneille
Daneille, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2026
Great location, very central to everything in the city including the new stadium. Breakfast was great! The rooms are not big but they are well designed and for two of us they were just fine. We'd definitely stay again.
Darryl
Darryl, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 March 2026
Great location for shops and city centre.
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 February 2026
Friendly staff, great location, room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Alexander
Alexander, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 February 2026
Room was clean, such a great location
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 January 2026
Staff was extremely helpful and the room was clean. Great stay.
James
James, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
2 February 2026
Very well priced stay in great location. Our room was one of the tiny internal doubles but completely fine for our two night stay.
Caroline
Caroline, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 January 2026
Great location and helpful staff. Enjoyed my stay.
Wendy
Wendy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 February 2026
Staff sre great and location is good, right near Riverside market and center of town
Kyle
Kyle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 February 2026
Clean room courteous staff
Andreas
Andreas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 March 2026
Good location, close to transit hub, shopping and tourist areas.
Restaurant had very few options for gluten-free, especially on the breakfast buffet.
Staff were great.
Heather
Heather, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 January 2026
Staff extremely kind and helpful, spotless room , great amenities
Giorgia
Giorgia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
30 January 2026
Small but comfortable room, good central location. Excellent breakfast included.
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 January 2026
Clean room in great location
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 January 2026
Friendly staff, clean rooms, sport on the tves.
Nic
Nic, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 March 2026
Good location, rooms are reasonable sized. The furnishing is a bit old (eg no USB ports for charging) so you need to bring an adapter. Overall good value for money
Serene
Serene, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2025
Great location, clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff!
Sheryl
Sheryl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2025
great location and friendly staff
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 March 2026
Excellent, affordable accommodation in the heart of the Chch CBD area.
The staff is top notch.
Limited tele channels is the only con I can speak of.
Dennis
Dennis, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
31 January 2026
Perfect location for those who want to just walk around the city. Good size room for a solo traveller.
Eden
Eden, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
11 March 2026
Clean, quiet,pod style room without windows. Breakfast was good and the area around the hotel was convenient. Excellent staff , both at the desk and the house keeping crew.A wonderful housekeeping staff member literally took the room apart to help me find a lost item
William
William, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
7 January 2026
Great location, comfy bed, clean linen and bathroom, very dated furniture/decor, nice staff
Nina
Nina, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 December 2025
Room was spotless, staff brilliant and food great.
Also great location.
David
David, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
18 March 2026
No soundproofing in the walls and very noisy. Room was extremely small.
Great location.