In the city centre, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is a 4.5 star, contemporary hotel, with city views in all rooms. It is walking distance from the Convention Centre and Hagley Park. There is a choice of modern rooms at the Novotel Christchurch, each spacious and stylish. All rooms feature wireless broadband access and LCD TVs. Some have a separate living space and work desk. Novotel’s restaurant is open throughout the day, serving New Zealand cuisine and excellent wines. There is also a fully equipped gym.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jay
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Awesome location nice and quiet good views of the city good beds
  • Kevyn
    Australia Australia
    Great clean room, staff always helpful, restaurant dinner also excellent
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Location, nice breakfast and friendly staff. Clean room. Within walking distance of shopping area and Riverside Market (recommended to visit).
  • Ogram
    New Zealand New Zealand
    comfortable. well sized and equipped room plenty of choice at breakfast and staff helpful in meeting special dietary requirements
  • Tarun
    Australia Australia
    Nice cozy room, bf was ghavebut not many hot food options
  • Carol
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hotel was very centrally located and within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants we wanted to visit.
  • Liv
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I've stayed here a few times when I can get a good price on here. It is always comfortable and clean. The breakfast is really good....great healthy variety, cooked, pastries etc. I really like that they have a pillow menu. They have all sorts of...
  • Tuhoro
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff were friendly, there was a little happy birthday plate in my room, and they always made sure we had everything we needed. The suite was spacious and clean the view from the rooftop was awesome Great team
  • Ruby
    Singapore Singapore
    The property is in a great location - there’s some shops close by, a tram stop, and it’s easy walking distance to some of the restaurants recommended in Trip Advisor (for families etc). We landed on the day we checked in and were only staying one...
  • Ron
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The friendly service and cleanliness of the room. The hotel was perfect for what we needed.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • is your meat Halal?

    Kia Ora, Thank you for your message. We do have halal meat available. Nga Mihi, Novotel Christchurch
    Answered on 21 October 2024
  • Can we have 2 single beds

    Kia Ora, Thank you for your message. Our rooms have either one king bed or two double beds. Nga Mihi, Novotel Christchurch
    Answered on 30 October 2024
  • Hi, do you have room cleaning services

    Yes, all rooms are serviced daily by housekeeping.
    Answered on 26 September 2024
  • Hi I’m looking at making a booking for 1 night please. Can you please confirm if late check in is available and check out pls? Thank you

    Kia Ora, Yes our reception is available 24/7. For security purposes our doors lock around 10:00PM however there is a bell which will alert front offic..
    Answered on 15 July 2024
  • What are the check-in and check-out times? Hi there Is a later check in time available, about 7pm as we are catching the train to Christchurch? Thanks

    Kia Ora, Our check in is open from 2:00pm onwards and our team is available 24/7. If you arrive after 10:00pm the doors will lock automatically but o..
    Answered on 22 August 2024
  • Is a late checkout possible when staying for 3 nights in your superior rooms?

    Kia Ora, A guaranteed late check-out needs to be pre-arranged and it is $20NZD per hour. Otherwise we can request a late check out, subject to availa..
    Answered on 30 July 2024
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Square Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • Asian • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Casino
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs NZD 35 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Filipino

House rules
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.

FAQs about Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is 100 yards from the centre of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square has 1 restaurant:

    • The Square Restaurant

  • The prices at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Skiing
    • Casino
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Happy hour

  • Guests staying at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.