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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
50 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Isaac Theatre Royal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 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

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (939)
The price is AU$260
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG

About the area

Christchurch

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is centrally located in Christchurch, a 3-minute walk from Isaac Theatre Royal and 6 minutes by foot from Cashel Street Shopping Area. .This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Christchurch Casino and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Canterbury Museum.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 1 min walk
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 3 min walk
  • Christchurch Casino - 8 min walk
  • Canterbury Museum - 10 min walk

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 Christchurch hotel in Christchurch City Centre with a fitness center
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square offers 154 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 49-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 154 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include ski storage, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at The Square Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Christchurch? This hotel has 3767 square feet (350 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Square Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
The Square Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 37 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Square Restaurant
  • The Square Bar

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

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

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • 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 drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 at the property

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 cribs 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: approximately NZD 37 per person
  • Covered 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

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Novotel Cathedral Hotel
Novotel Cathedral Hotel Christchurch Square
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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 941 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 941 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 941 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 941 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 941 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Saravanan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a central location offering a large room with two king beds. Walkable distance to shopping and food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

Antoni

Stayed 3 nights 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

8/10 Good

Vicki

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Wonderful Hotel in Christchurch
Our one night stay was great. Staff were pleasant, room was clean and very comfortable and best of all was the fantastic buffet breakfast. Central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff
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