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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Reception
Business centre

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, New Regent Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room (City Urban)

Family Double Room (City Urban)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Interior Room

Double Interior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch in Christchurch (Christchurch City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lyttelton Harbour and City New Life Church. .This hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Sumner Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from High Street.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Regent Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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 Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Masters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Kebab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pink Lady - ‬1 min walk

About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch offers 263 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 263 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch has a restaurant on site.
Room service 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 2 hours per day

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 25.00 for adults and NZD 12.5 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 2 hours per day
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

BreakFree Cashel Hotel Christchurch
BreakFree Cashel Hotel
BreakFree Cashel Christchurch
BreakFree Cashel

Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for people travelling. Convenient central location, modern interior with nicely fitted out compact rooms. You get a lot for your money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a good breakfast available. A large bedroom with the tiniest bathroom pod of a triangular shape, very unexpected. Nice and quiet at night too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient to the centre city and all the attractions. All you need for a clean, friendly and safe stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not sure if its all rooms, but the one i was in had a shelf that butts right up against the foot of the bed. As a taller guy, i kicked the heck out of my toes on that thing all night. Also the tile in the toilet/shower area is smooth and really slippery when its wet. Could probably use a stick-down mat or one of those spray-on treatments to make it anti-slip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfree is a great option for anyone travelling to Christchurch. The location is perfect in the city centre, Riverside and other restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but well set up and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing accommodation

Amazing staff, great menu, lovely clean room
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Christchurch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shop
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Lovely staff, the man at the cafe had the best custoner service last night really nice food. Very welcoming lady at service desk. Room was great nuce and quiet bed was so comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Often stay here, because it is totally safe and reliable for a single woman.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Krunalkumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was not as expected. Family room is too small and no privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Christchurch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Space was too narrow in double bed room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little tired, but cozy and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gurwinder

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed by warm and friendly staff—nothing was ever too much trouble. The room had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The location is fantastic, within walking distance to all my favourite shopping spots, the Christchurch Bus Interchange, and the Riverside Market. I would definitely stay at BreakFree on Cashel again and highly recommend it to my family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very neat and customer service was very good. Very pleased with our stay here in this hotel. Will definitely book in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy rooms, control over aircon/heating and great to be able to make a cup of tea right away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Westland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Westland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hard to find great accommodation within city area with parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BreakFree was nice and central and had a really good vibe. Staff were very friendly and helpful and rostered 24 hours so there was always someone to help.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
$3 for breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025