What makes it 84% Baby-Friendly: Free infant cots on request, paid babysitting, in-room fridge and kettle aid feeding; elevators and quiet modern rooms; stroller-friendly Botanic Gardens and riverside walks start within 10 min—check availability with hotel.
Christchurch Railway Station: 4.4 km
Regional and intercity services link to Greymouth and beyond.
Cathedral Square: 130m (2 min walk)
Central plaza with ChristChurch Cathedral ruins and heritage tram stop.
Tip: Catch the tram here for a narrated city circuit.
Cardboard Cathedral: 490m (6 min walk)
Contemporary transitional cathedral built of cardboard tubing.
Tip: Visit at sunset for dramatic lighting on the façade.
Canterbury Museum: 450m (6 min walk)
Free-entry museum featuring natural history and cultural exhibits.
Tip: Allow 1–2 hours to explore the full collection.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Extensive gardens with themed plantings along the Avon River.
Tip: Join a free guided walk—check times at the visitor centre.
Free Wi-Fi:
High-speed Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas.
Fitness Centre:
Fully-equipped gym open daily for all guests.
24-hour Front Desk:
Staff available round-the-clock with luggage storage.
Concierge Service:
Front desk can assist with tickets and local recommendations.
The Square Restaurant & Bar:
Buffet breakfast (NZD 37) and à la carte dinner; bar open daily (charges apply).
On-site Parking:
Private and valet parking available for an additional charge.
Laundry & Dry Cleaning:
Guest laundry and dry cleaning services available for a fee.
All public areas have step-free access; elevators serve 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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From Christchurch International Airport, take a taxi or rideshare for about 20 mins (10.4 km) to Cathedral Square.
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