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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

4.5 star property
Christchurch hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge, aimed at LGBTQ+ guests

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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually furnished
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Overview of Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

8.6 out of 10 Fabulous
8.6/10 Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Electric vehicle charging point
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50 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Conference centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Christchurch City Centre
  • Hagley Park - 3 min drive
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 5 min drive
  • University of Canterbury - 8 min drive
  • New Brighton Beach - 18 min drive
  • Sumner Beach - 20 min drive
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive
  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Rolleston Station - 23 min drive
  • Rangiora Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Little High Eatery - 12 min walk
  • Mediterranean Food - 15 min walk
  • King of Snake - 14 min walk
  • Cafe Valentino - 10 min walk
  • Kum Pun Thai Restaurant & Beer Garden - 9 min walk
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About this property

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is a great choice for a stay in Christchurch. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The Square Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 154 rooms
  • Arranged over 13 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2 PM until anytime
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Secured covered on-site valet parking (NZD 35 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to LGBTQ guests

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's games
  • Toys

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Working away

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3767 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 49-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

The Square Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
The Square Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 34 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 80 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 80 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 60.0 per night

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs NZD 35 per night

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

Policies

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

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
Novotel Cathedral Square Hotel
Novotel Cathedral Square
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Christchurch
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?
Yes. Valet parking costs NZD 35 per night. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?
You can check in from 2 PM - anytime. There's a charge of NZD 80 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 80 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing and skiing, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square also has a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?
Yes, The Square Restaurant offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square like?
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is in Christchurch City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Cathedral Square and 3 minutes' walk from Isaac Theatre Royal.

Reviews

8.6

Fabulous

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Conveniently located in Cathedral Square and walking distance to central business district. Room was small.Shower did not have full door. Light in bathroom illuminated entire sleeping area even when door closed.
Patrick, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alicia, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stacey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jamie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Terry, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable and in a great location near restaurants, shops and the river
Julie, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Nischint, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fleurine, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Definitely not worth it
The bed and sheets were fantastic great sleep. BIGGEST LETDOWN the bathroom has very slippery floors my partner slipped bruised her leg and hand. We reported that to the staff at NO stage did she show any care never asked my partner if she was OK.... She said she will let the duty manager know about the incedent if she did or not I don't know NO one from management contacted us to even just see if my partner was ok. For the what they are charging per night to the level of customer care this hotel needs urgent restructuring and staff training is just simple care for customers.
Ronil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
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