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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property

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A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.
A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a television screen.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A modern conference room with a long table, black chairs, a projector screen, and a large plant wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $47
$41 nightly
$47 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17

Explore the area

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165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a bed with a white headboard, a bedside table with a kettle, and a window with a city view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a suitcase.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, and a wall-mounted control panel.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a bed with white bedding, a small white table, and a seating area with a white sofa.

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room

A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a small desk with a chair.

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Double Room (City Urban)

A bunk bed room with a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window.

Family Double Room (City Urban)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a small table with a kettle, a shower area, and a glass-enclosed bathroom.

Double Interior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(100 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall-mounted control panel.

Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

  • City view
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch in Christchurch (Christchurch City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hagley Park and City New Life Church. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from High Street and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Cathedral Square.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • New Regent Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagley Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Akin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪OGB Bar & Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café 165 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch offers 263 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 263 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 2 hours per day

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 28 for adults and NZD 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business 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 (59 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 200.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 28.00 for adults and NZD 14.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 2 hours per day
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Property is also known as

BreakFree Cashel Hotel Christchurch
BreakFree Cashel Hotel
BreakFree Cashel Christchurch
BreakFree Cashel

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annalese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place for central stays
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and helpful check in staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy location, central city so easy walk to bars and restaurants and transport hubs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located close to bus station and shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raffaele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay it was in the city centre. The staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Abbas S

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, central location. The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daneille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great stay… very central, so great location! Lovely happy hour menu and service was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and comfortable stay over for one eve
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but had everything we needed as was only one night. Breakfast was great good choice and great staff. I would stay here again but book a bigger room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Everything at the BreakFree is excellent…food, location, amenities….location! Love this place and will always recommend and stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, right in the heart of Christchruch, everything is just a short walk away. Rooms are nice and clean. Great service, excellent staff
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, comfortable, clean and friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good all round property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

KIERAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff Good breakfast Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for shops and city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very central to everything in the city including the new stadium. Breakfast was great! The rooms are not big but they are well designed and for two of us they were just fine. We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great location, room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, helpful staff, good breakfast, rooms are very very small, but ok for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Akiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cozy and clean bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, professional staff. Substantial breakfast buffet, excellent location. Thank you! Paul Gomez
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location. Ashe who was working the front desk was very helpful. He went above and beyond helping us
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but very adequate...wi ndowless room....only eniugh room for a solo traveller...fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026