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4.3 of 5 guest rating
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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Room with view
31 square metres
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
31 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Room with view
31 square metres
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
31 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury eco-certified hotel, walk to Isaac Theatre Royal

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 154 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. 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.

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). Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

50 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 154
  • Number of floors - 13
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Ski storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Express check-in
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2009
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 3767
  • Conference space size (meters) - 350
  • Number of meeting rooms - 6
  • Conference centre
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Electric car charging station
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall
  • Covered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Organic food
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Filipino
  • Hindi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square offers 154 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 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.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Pay films
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size 49
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • LED TV
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Children stay free

Caters to LGBTQ guests

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 16

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Humane animal treatment

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 34 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 60.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Novotel Cathedral
  • Novotel Cathedral Hotel
  • Novotel Cathedral Hotel Christchurch Square
  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel Christchurch
  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel
  • Novotel Cathedral Square Hotel
  • Novotel Cathedral Square
  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel
  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Christchurch
  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel Christchurch

We should mention

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.

Children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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