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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Interior Room

Double Interior Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | City view

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Double Beds (City Urban)

Family Room, 2 Double Beds (City Urban)

Family Room, 2 Double Beds (City Urban)

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | City view

Standard Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Inner Urban)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room (City Urban)

Family Double Room (City Urban)

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

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Lobby sitting area

Hotel Give

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1003)
The price is NZ$89
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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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 walk of Hagley Park and The Crossing. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from City New Life Church and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from High Street.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pink Lady Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Best Turkish Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Kebab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stranges Lane - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Eco-certified hotel 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. Cable 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 cable 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.

Languages

English, French, Korean

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 cable 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

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garret

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff were lovely, room was clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The central location made it very easy to explore the city on foot, especially for a person travelling alone. The room was small, but well-appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mercia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I bet this was a very cool hotel a few years ago, however it hasn’t aged super gracefully. The frosted glass pod style bathroom is neat, however not ideal if you desire maximum privacy while doing your business. I can only describe the cleanliness of the bathroom as “ok” as the shower showed a significant amount of mildew in the corners and the frosted glass walls definitely had not been wiped completely clean for some time. The high traffic areas of the carpet were discolored, and the lighting was a little wonky. Though it has some shortcomings the location is fantastic, the bed was very comfortable, and the downstairs bar/bistro is decent. Decent place for a short stay, but it’s affordable for a reason.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is in a great spot but the room was so tiny and no privacy from the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff welcoming Easy checkin Somewhat confusing bed consoles to work , alarm etc Small rooms and very small showers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location! And so affordable, especially for solo travellers. The rooms are tiny and the facilities basic, but if you’re only looking for somewhere to sleep at an affordable price, then I absolutely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Patsy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room way too small. No seating available. No luggage racks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carlo Luis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you’re spending a short time in Christchurch, I’d give them a go, but any longer may prove tricky. Rooms are small and the lighting console prolly needs updating. But the basic gym is much welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Wellington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
A very unfriendly receptionist when I was trying to arrange a car park space. Also once I eventually managed to get a space I was not informed there as an associated cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aloka

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here. It was very a convenient location for downtown Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bridget

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The double room we booked was tiny. I was not made aware of this when I booked. There was literally around 2 square feet of floor space. There was no window or natural light. You could only access the bed from one side. There was no storage space. It was claustrophobic. If this was a hotel in Hong Kong I would understand the limited space but this was in New Zealand. Accor Hotels should be embarrassed to have this as part of their chain. Despite this the staff were lovely - helpful, friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hot l European style. The lamb shank was excellent at restaurant. Close to everything including city buses, shopping. My wife and I really enjoyed stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The thermostat did not work in our room and they chased us out of the seating area after 9pm, even though the restaurant was closed?!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025