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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

4.5 star property
Luxury Christchurch hotel in Christchurch City Centre with a fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
The price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Canterbury Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O.G.B - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cathedral Junction - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Christchurch Casino
Located close to Isaac Theatre Royal and Cashel Street Shopping Area, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Square Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and a conference centre are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a TV in reception
  • A computer station, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 154 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 49-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (NZD 35 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 37 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Square Bar
  • The Square Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,767 square foot of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 13 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 80
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 80
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 37 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 80 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 80 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Novotel Cathedral
Novotel Cathedral Hotel
Novotel Cathedral Hotel Christchurch Square
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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel
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Novotel Cathedral Square
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Christchurch
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Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square on 14 Dec 2024 start from AU$171.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

Valet parking is available for NZD 35 per night.

What time is check-in at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 80 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 80 (subject to availability).

Where is Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Isaac Theatre Royal, Cashel Street Shopping Area and Christchurch Casino. Canterbury Museum and Riccarton House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 892 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 892 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 892 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 892 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 892 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and central hotel with flumphy beds and excellent pillows!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis, BLACKBURN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pillow was the best I've experienced in NZ. Bed was good also.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amani, Auckland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a little tired and could do with a refurb but good location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ally

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, comfortable room. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Komila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Suneeth Umesh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very convenient. However, the rooms were small and no wash basin in toilet but in the room which was bit of a nuisance. Buffet breakfast was okay. If you are looking for convenience with buffet go for it. If you are looking for bigger rooms, look for alternatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Angela, AuckAuckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Novatel was very conviently located near the buses also very close to the tram. The hotel restaurant was lovley. We had dinner and breakfast and where very happy with the service and food. The hotel itself was a bit older than I thought but we where very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, large comfortable room with underfloor heating in bathroom. Good range of hot and cold food at breakfast. Located next to cathedral and close to tram station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cali

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well, wr only spent one night, I wish we could spend some more time at this hotel. We love the service, our room and above all the welcoming atmosphere and hospitality in Novotel. I would recommend this place who are planning to spend time in Christchurch


Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

todd

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elgan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Very comfortable stay, room was modern with the Novotel touch. Great central location so everything is within walking distance. Parking next door at Wilsons Parking was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service staff were so friendly and kind. The gym and family room was amazing with excellent equipment. Executive room was fabulous and mini bar treats that were complimentary was a fantastic bonus. Thanks again we loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

GUNE YOUNG

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MANABU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)