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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

4.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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50 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Isaac Theatre Royal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - 0.0 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Market Place
  • ‪Sakimoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Best Turkish Food Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪OGB Bar & Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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). Wrap up your day with a 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 37 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Square Bar
  • The Square Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,767 square foot of space)

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 13 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2009
  • 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 drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 998 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chin Soon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill, Rangiora

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, slept like a log!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel, lovely staff, clean and welcoming. Perfect location and the buffet breakfast was 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great play to stay. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was centrally located in town and there were decent restaurants walkable from the hotel. The lobby and restaurant were very clean and modern. The room was clean but felt a bit tired with worn carpet. There’s a public parking lot next door that is less than half the price of the valet so I’d suggest doing that to save.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MITSUNORI, Yokohama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the City travelers
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, good location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location nice clean property
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy accessible to town riverside markets etc
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Prisca

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located in the city centre. We had a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Edwina

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kong Khay, Seremban

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganga

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arsalan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient and close to main city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharad

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was graffiti on the TV cabinet in our room. The room layout was questionable, with the bathroom sink overlooking the beds, and the toilet and shower were contained in a separate room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025