What makes it 81% Kids-Friendly: Children welcomed; Superior rooms with two double beds sleep four; free cribs, toys, board games and kids’ meals on site; Margaret Mahy Family Playground and Canterbury Museum are under 10 min walk for easy outings.
Christchurch International Airport: 10.4 km (20-min drive)
Taxi or rideshare to hotel in about 20 minutes.
Cathedral Square: 130 m (2 min walk)
Historic heart of Christchurch with Gothic cathedral ruins and public art.
Tip: Catch a street performance or visit at sunrise for fewer crowds.
Christchurch Tram: <100 m (1 min walk)
Heritage tram circuit around central city with narrated service.
Tip: Buy an all-day pass at the Cathedral Junction stop for hop-on/hop-off convenience.
Cardboard Cathedral: 490 m (6 min walk)
Modern transitional cathedral built from cardboard tubes.
Tip: Explore interior light installations in the evening for dramatic effect.
Riverside Market: 480 m (6 min walk)
Covered food hall with local vendors and artisan stalls.
Tip: Go at lunchtime to sample local street food and mingle with locals.
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū: 530 m (7 min walk)
Contemporary art museum featuring New Zealand and international exhibitions.
Tip: Entry is free; check gallery café hours on weekdays.
Free Wi-Fi:
Complimentary high-speed internet in rooms and public areas.
Fitness Centre:
Complimentary access to In Balance Fitness Centre (6 AM–10 PM).
24-hour Front Desk & Luggage Storage:
Front desk open 24/7 with free luggage storage.
Library:
Quiet library space available in public area.
The Square Restaurant:
Buffet breakfast and à la carte dinner; breakfast is NZD 37 per adult (pay at venue).
Square Bar:
Lounge bar serving drinks and light snacks; charges apply.
Stair-free main entrance; elevators access all floors.

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 or rideshare from Christchurch International Airport to the hotel; it’s a 20-min drive (10.4 km).
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