City center retreat .You'll be steps from Isaac Theatre Royal and within a 10-minute walk of Cashel Street Shopping Area with a stay at this Christchurch City Centre hotel. Christchurch Casino and Canterbury Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Cathedral Square - 1 min walk
Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 1 min walk
Isaac Theatre Royal - 3 min walk
Christchurch Casino - 8 min walk
Canterbury Museum - 10 min walk
Getting around
Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 3 min walk
Casa Publica - 4 min walk
O.G.B - 2 min walk
Downstairs - 4 min walk
Cathedral Junction - 3 min walk
About this property
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
4.5-star luxury hotel near Isaac Theatre Royal
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 3767 square feet (350 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square. Parking is available for a fee.
This 4.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.
1 building
154 guestrooms or units
13 levels
Meeting rooms
3767 sq ft of conference space
350 sq m of conference space
Built in 2009
Deli
Ski equipment storage
Charging station for electric cars
Conference center
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Computer for guest use
Television in lobby
Bellhop
Elevator
No smoking on site
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
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.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Secured covered valet parking on site (NZD 35 per night)
Electric car charging station on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 37 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Things to do
Fitness center
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Entertainment
49-inch LED TV
Cable/satellite channels
Pay movies
Premium channels
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Free cribs/infant beds
Heating (climate-controlled)
Pillow menu
Pillow-top mattress
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
Free local calls
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-friendly workspace
LED light bulbs
Phone
Recycling
Restaurant dining guide
Safe
Soundproofing
Water-efficient showers only
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 80
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 80
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
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)!
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: NZD 100.00 per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 37 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
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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).
We should mention
This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
Children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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®
Property is also known as
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 Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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We enjoyed our time in Christchurch. The city is beautiful and the hotel is in an ideal place to experience the city. We enjoyed many wonderful activities and the restaurant district is exceptional. The city has made marvelous strides in overcoming the devastation they experienced from the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011
great location, nice n quiet.
cheerful reception
room had a few scratches/missing paint/need some mtce.
restaurant meals were bloomin nice / top notch service too
The property itself is wonderful, very close to the Cathedral under construction and other landmarks, shopping and botanical gardens.
Problem: told upon checkout there was a 10% extra fee which I was not at all happy with. Tell me the price and I will choose or not.
Excellent hotel - great location - walkable to central business district (Riverside Market and New Regent Street), modern room decor, good sized tv with chromecast, great bathroom as well. Phenomenal breakfast to enjoy if included in the hotel price. Only dampeners are - a) handheld shower in our room was not able to be fastened at a height, so those who didn't want their hair to get wet suffered; but the overhead/rainhead shower was a delight for all others. b) the cathedral is under construction, and is right next to the hotel, so when you first get in, you feel that the surrounding environment is hampered - but then again, keep in mind that Christchurch is still recovering from the 2011 earthquake.