In the center of the city, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is a 4.5 star, contemporary hotel, with city views in all rooms. It is within walking distance of the Convention Centre and Hagley Park. There is a choice of modern rooms at the Novotel Christchurch, all of them spacious and stylish. All rooms feature wireless broadband access and LCD TVs. Some have a separate living space and work desk. Novotel’s restaurant is open throughout the day, serving New Zealand cuisine and excellent wines. There is also a fully equipped gym.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
1 king bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the <b>central location</b> of the accommodation, making it easy to explore Christchurch. The staff were frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. <b>Room comfort</b> was appreciated, though some found the rooms small. <b>Breakfast</b> received positive feedback, while <b>parking</b> was noted as challenging.
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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.3

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Square Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • Asian • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Happy hour
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Casino
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs NZD 35 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Filipino

House rules
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

FAQs about Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Skiing
    • Casino
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Happy hour
  • The prices at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is 350 feet from the center of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
  • Guests staying at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • American
    • Buffet
  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square has 1 restaurant:

    • The Square Restaurant