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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
In the heart of Christchurch, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square offers a luxurious retreat. Enjoy international cuisine at The Square Restaurant, stay active with gym facilities and relax in the bar after a day exploring nearby Cashel Street Shopping Area and Isaac Theatre Royal. Multilingual staff are on hand to help you make the most of your stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩202,253
₩232,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Christchurch, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Brighton Beach and Sumner Beach, while Isaac Theatre Royal and Canterbury Museum are cultural highlights. Cashel Street Shopping Area and Christchurch Casino are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
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Map
50 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sakimoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Best Turkish Food Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪OGB Bar & Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

Luxury hotel near Christchurch Casino
Located close to Isaac Theatre Royal and Cashel Street Shopping Area, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Square Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a conference center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a TV in the lobby
  • A computer station, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 154 individually furnished rooms have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 49-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (NZD 35 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 37 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Square Bar
  • The Square Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3,767 square feet of space)

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 13 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Novotel Cathedral
Novotel Cathedral Hotel
Novotel Cathedral Hotel Christchurch Square
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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

Is Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square on Oct 26, 2025 start from ₩202,253, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

Valet parking is available for NZD 35 per night.

What time is check-in at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 80 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 80 (subject to availability).

Where is Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Isaac Theatre Royal, Cashel Street Shopping Area, and Christchurch Casino. Canterbury Museum and Riccarton House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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