What makes it 79% Couple-Friendly: Central Cathedral Square address lets couples walk to ChristChurch Cathedral, Riverside Market and Avon River; onsite restaurant, 24/7 bar and higher-floor king rooms with Alps or city views create a pleasant getaway.
Christchurch International Airport: 10.4 km (20 min drive)
Approximately 20 min drive from the hotel.
Cathedral Square: 130 m (2 min walk)
Historic heart of Christchurch with the iconic Gothic revival cathedral.
Tip: Visit early morning for unobstructed photos before crowds arrive.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Expansive gardens with rose beds, conservatories and river views.
Tip: Bring a picnic blanket and relax by the Avon River.
Canterbury Museum: 450 m (6 min walk)
Free-entry exhibits on natural history, Maori culture and Antarctic exploration.
Tip: Check the daily schedule for short guided talks in the foyer.
Complimentary Wi-Fi:
High-speed internet access throughout rooms and public areas.
Fitness Centre:
Cardio and weight equipment open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM; use your room key for access.
24-Hour Front Desk:
Staff available around the clock for local tips, luggage storage and reservations.
The Square Bar:
On-site bar serving drinks and light snacks; charges apply.
The Square Restaurant and Bar:
Buffet breakfast and ร la carte lunch and dinner; charges apply.
All public areas are step-free. Elevators provide access to every floor.

Calli Morgan
While the central location is fantastic and the the service was great the room was dated, with plenty of scratches and general wear and tear, it could have done with a deep clean as was dusty, stains on roof in bathroom and general grime. The main bug bear was the lack of pillows, while the room had plenty of large square cushions we only had 1 pillow each for the bed, both had seen better days an...
Jason Dawson
Love this hotel. Perfect location, exceptional staff service, delicious food and the most comfortable and clean rooms. The complimentary mini bar is a nice touch and especially love the Espresso Martini on tap which can be ordered as your welcone drink if you're an Accor Plus member. Brilliant.
Marnie McLeod
Surprisingly a lovely quiet hotel with great staff. Apart from the room configuration the bedroom was clean, bed comfortable, and the view was awesome. Good selection for breakfast. 8 minute walk from the Christchurch central bus station, 5 minutes walk to local bars and restaurants and to the cities shops. So overall great experience.
Penny Gaffney
Perfect location just right in the middle of town next to the square and the city library. We only back in Christchurch for a couple nights to visit family member so we decided to stay in the city central so we can walk to food and some museums when we have free time. I love the view of buildings and the mountains backdrop from our room. Spacious room with comfortable bed and a great shower. Smoot...
Tanima Misra
We had a good stay at Novotel Christchurch. The location was great and so was the room. The rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious. The buffet breakfast was quite repetitive, with the same limited menu offered every day during our 4-day stay. And the room service was extremely slow. We waited 1 hour for some chicken nuggets and fries for the kids.
Address: 52 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Take a taxi from Christchurch International Airport for a 20 min drive to Cathedral Square.
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