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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

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A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a TV screen displaying #NOVOTEL, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.
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A modern hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, chandelier, and a reception desk.
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $96
$83 nightly
$96 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11

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50 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Isaac Theatre Royal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a desk, and a view of a cityscape.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, steps from Isaac Theatre Royal and within a 10-minute walk of Cashel Street Shopping Area. .This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Christchurch Casino and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Canterbury Museum.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • New Regent Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Victoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Last Word - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪OGB Bar & Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square offers 154 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 49-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 154 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
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 ski storage, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at The Square Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Christchurch? This hotel has 3767 square feet (350 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Square Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
The Square Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 used
  • 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
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
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

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location near center of town could easily reach restaurants and shops, very clean, comfy mattress and pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shohei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shalvi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, delicious breakfast, and walkable area. The rooms are standard but definitely very clean and had a nice view of the square. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, excellent breakfast, easy (paid) parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Olle

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice staff in reception and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price with buffet breakfast close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAE HONG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From checkin in to check out, all perfect!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good facilities and friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast options good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and comfortable. Location excellent and very central. 5 mins walk to tram stop. Breakfast had lots of choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , great location in central Christchurch clean tidy and peaceful !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Room was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel, lovely staff, clean and welcoming. Perfect location and the buffet breakfast was 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jelena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sam N Yaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. So close to restaurants, bars ,cafes and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eacham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gurjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the reception was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location nice clean property
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, slept like a log!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025