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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

4.5 star property
Luxury Christchurch hotel in Christchurch City Centre with a fitness center

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Room service
The current price is AED 457
AED 525 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Room options

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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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
50 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011

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 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 speed of 25+ Mbps, and a conference center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 154 individually furnished rooms have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other 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/closets, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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 transportation

  • 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 center

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • 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 center (3767 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 6

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% 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 & ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda 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 cribs/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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).

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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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff at reception and breakfast each day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent choice of hotel for our stay in Christchurch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Amenities
Clean, friendly staff, close to the center of the city
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sreenivasa Rao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall convenient property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, elegant and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and polite. Everything looked elegant and modern. The hotel is within walking distance to everything. I strongly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, easy walking to shopping area and restaurants, tram
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great location. Parking was a little tricky.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and positioned to the city centre. Quiet as well. Rooms are a little dated, marks on carpet and walls but nothing extreme. Overall a good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

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

8/10 Good

Saravanan

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

8/10 Good

Amani

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

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect—right in the heart of the city and within easy walking distance (5–10 minutes) of the rental car office, restaurants, and more. Overall, I had a great experience. The only downside was that I found the restaurant staff to be a bit unfriendly. Despite that, I would definitely stay here again on my next visit to Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay, even though my sister left her head phones in the room, we call that evening to let them know, never got them back. Wasn’t to happy about that.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient location, friendly staff. We enjoyed three nights in this hotel. Close to restaurants and easy walks around it. Very basic amenities. Breakfast food wasn’t the best, and they should offer better coffee quality in a city that prides itself on coffee offerings. Other than that, happy overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean centrally located hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis

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

Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Satisfied with the basic provided.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Thanh

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

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Certainly! Here's a review for your stay at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square: --- Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square had a fantastic experience. The room was incredibly comfortable, equipped with all the necessary amenities to ensure a pleasant stay. The hotel's location is perfect—it's within walking distance to beautiful parks and a variety of shops, making it easy to explore the city. The staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall excellent service. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Christchurch!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bassam

I requested to cancel my reservation because of the death of my father but it was declined. I did not cancel because of convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025