What makes it 72% Kids-Friendly: Children welcome; the 24 m² Family Double Room with double bed plus bunk bed fits four; children's meals available; a 7-minute walk to Margaret Mahy Playground provides free outdoor play.
Christchurch International Airport: 10.9 km (22 mins drive)
22-minute drive via State Highway 1 to the hotel
Cathedral Square: 250m (3 min walk)
Central public square featuring historic cathedral ruins and local gatherings.
Tip: Visit at sunrise for quieter ambiance.
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū: 700m (9 min walk)
National and international art exhibitions in a modern setting.
Tip: Check free guided tour times at the front desk.
Riverside Market: 430m (5 min walk)
Indoor market with local food stalls and artisanal products.
Tip: Try a flat white at one of the coffee carts.
Canterbury Museum: 660m (8 min walk)
Natural history and cultural exhibits with free general admission.
Tip: Allow 1–2 hours to explore the Discovery Zone.
Complimentary Wi-Fi:
Free high-speed Wi-Fi in all guest rooms and public areas.
Fitness Center:
On-site gym with basic cardio and weight equipment.
24-Hour Front Desk:
Round-the-clock reception service and express checkout.
Luggage Storage:
Secure storage available at no extra charge.
Self-Service Laundry Room:
Coin-operated laundry facilities for guests.
Private Parking:
On-site parking available for a fee; reservation recommended.
Buffet Breakfast:
Weekday and weekend buffet breakfast served for a fee.
Laundry & Dry Cleaning:
On-site laundry service and dry cleaning available for a fee.
Bar & Restaurant:
Café & Bar 165 offers meals and drinks at an additional cost.
Elevators provide step-free access to all floors and public areas.

Emerson
(Edit) I'm reviewing again because I stayed here a second time in just 2 months. We had an issue with the blind in our room it wasn't staying shut quickly resolved by receptionist and moved and upgraded to a king room. ALL silver member by the way. We checked in late unfortunately no parking in multistory behind hotel we parked in street. Thank you so much for the welcome card, TV was on lights we...
Notfor You
The rooms are teeny tiny, but perfect for a solo traveller. Service is lovely. Wifi is strong enough for meetings. Beds are comfortable, but a bit short for us taller than average people. Skip the breakfast. It isn't worth the price. Go to the pastry shop around the corner for breakfast. Location is a bit far from the airport, but perfect for wandering around Christchurch. The rooms are quiet, but...
Stu Thompson
Exactly what I needed for a weekend trip. A great location - handy for town and will be great for the new stadium when it opens. Friendly staff, clean facilities. I booked the windowless double room. It was fine for me, but I wouldn't recommend for 2 people. It was even smaller than I expected and would be difficult to just move around with 2 people. The double bed is obviously very small for 2...
Rose
I enjoyed my stay here! Check in was simple, I had the option of viewing some rooms before selecting one. Room was tidy and the bathroom was separate, decent sized and functioning well. The view from my room was towards the Margaret Mahy park and of Manchester St. It was a lovely view especially in the morning. The ambience of the lobby was nice, the meal of lamb shanks ordered at the restaurant...
Damien Livingston
The service upon arrival was excellent. There was a large group checking in and I was well looked after. The rooms are perfect if you are looking for no frills, the rooms are quite small but cater for what you need. My room was perfect for a single travelling for work, but if you need more space you’ll need a bigger room. The restaurant food was good, I had the fish. The coffee was ok, but I didn’...
Address: 165 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Arrange a rental car or taxi: it’s a 22-minute drive from Christchurch International Airport to Cashel Street.
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