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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Property class: 5 and above

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A cozy room with a purple sofa, wooden flooring, and a brick wall. There are books on a table, a lamp, and a fireplace.
A spacious attic bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a dining area.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a white lamp, a television on the wall, and a window.
A living room with teal walls, a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $182
$158 nightly
$182 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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9 Hereford Street Christchurch, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Observatory Legacy room- Lower ground floor

A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, two bedside lamps, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Observatory Legacy room- Lower ground floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Observatory Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, and a television.

Observatory Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Prestige Skylight Room

A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, bedside lamps, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Prestige Skylight Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Skylight Room

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a sofa, two chairs, and a small table.

Royal Skylight Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Prestige Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Prestige Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at The Observatory Hotel Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, steps from The Arts Centre and Hagley Park. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Riverside Market and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cashel Mall.

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Canterbury Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christchurch Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riverside Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Fiddle - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Manu Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Craft Embassy - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Quad Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Inati Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour 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 33 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of The Observatory Hotel Christchurch. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Christchurch? This hotel has 269 square feet (25 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 30 for adults and NZD 30 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 269 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Couples treatment 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1896
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - May 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 30 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
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

The Observatory Christchurch
Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Observatorty Hotel Christchurch
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch Hotel
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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 379 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very unique hotel and great location, highly recommend if you are looking for somewhere close to tourist attractions, near shops and artistic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, walking distance to many attractions. The rooms are very nice. An excellent stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location - near to city centre and the botanical gardens. Helpful staff and a nice 'happy hour' tasting in the evenings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is most delightful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great option, wonderful shared space that provides alternatives to working in your room. Adjacent botanical gardens, character building with history, coffee shop in complex easy walk to city centre. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful boutique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Beautiful buildings
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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So much character and beautifully designed in historic buildings. Incredibly convenient to walk to downtown. Beautiful room and bathrooms, all fully up to date and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very welcoming and helpful. The accommodations were nice and clean. We would go back and stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel. Staff available for late check in. Rooms are immaculate and beds are dreamy ! Highly recommend to stay when in Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful unique hotel in an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a fantastic stay. The stylish fit-out, extremely comfortable bed, and friendly, helpful staff made our visit very enjoyable. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice unusual hotel. Comfy bed and nice ambience. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a lovely night staying at this hotel. It's been wonderfully designed within the historic building, and such a short walk to the city & gardens and everything that Christchurch has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was great, cool concept. Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great location, average room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Food and cafe/wine bar within the complex. No breakfast or bar in the actual hotel itself. However, the surroundings are BEAUTIFUL! Well worth a walk around. Excellent accommodation. Highly recommend. Check in advance to see when the observatory tower is open.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place to stay in Christchurch! Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful historic building immaculately maintained
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location, quiet room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very unique building! Loved the architecture The room had every amenity we could need. The bed was really comfy. Would definitely stay here sgain
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely, unique hotel in convenient location. The service was excellent and we enjoyed the nice coffee/tea and wine service in the library. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Delightful stay, walking distance to everything. Only complaint is that our room was very small. As a re-purposed building, I am sure there is a variety of room configurations. Ours was very compact.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The building is just incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Interesting historic building, clean and well-sized rooms, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026