Distinction Christchurch Hotel

4.0 star property

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Superior Family Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Interior entrance
Superior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Superior Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $92
$80 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10

Explore the area

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14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Regent Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Super King

  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Super King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 678 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 743 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • City view
  • 657 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, within a 10-minute drive of Wolfbrook Arena and Cathedral Square. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from New Brighton Beach and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Sumner Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • New Regent Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rockpool Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪OGB Bar & Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Distinction Christchurch Hotel offers 179 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 179 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10 AM.
Distinction Christchurch Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 38 to 38 for adults and NZD 19 to 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.0 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 38 to 38 for adults, and NZD 19 to 19 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 35.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.0 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Distinction Christchurch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 655 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful hotel and perfect location to town center and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfy beds, excellent food, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shailendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RAVI KUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, rooms and location - all were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great sized King room with large bathroom. Was nice and clean. Very friendly staff and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Distinction Hotels was one of the best properties we stayed in as their hospitality & service was top-notch
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent clean room! Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Central and I’m walking distance of everything in Christchurch City. Very comfortable bed and strong shower. Shower was over the bath which is my only negative.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was special.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and staff efficient and polite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jignesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well stocked with toiletries etc
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel great service very happy would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HIU MAN VIVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really nice, no matter the front desk or the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at the hotel at about 10:15 to drop off our cases but we were able to check-in and were given our room keys - we had an amazing Junior Suite which was spotlessly clean, good selection of toiletries and tea/coffee - breakfast the next morning (payable as not included) was a very good selection of continental breakfast and full hot breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the classic family suite, great for 4 people - each kid had their own bed, and the parents are in the large separate bedroom. The location is perfect, with a short walking distance to popular places, such as Riverside Market, and not a long walk to the Botanic Garden. The staff were very friendly and helpful - great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless. Clean. Staff were great. Breakfast was plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in the middle of it all. Room was beautifully appointed and very spacious. Lovely and quiet. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great big room. Helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, easy walking distance to shops and eating places. Staff were helpful. Our one-bedroom suite was clean and comfortable, but there was not enough lighting provided for reading in the sitting/dining area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent city centre location for bars, restaurants and shopping, quiet and clean. Beautiful rooms. Lovely beds. Loved the self laundry facilities. Very convenient when travelling. Highly recommended 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025