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Observatory Legacy room- Lower ground floor
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Observatory Deluxe Room
269 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Royal Skylight Room
560 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Prestige Room
323 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Prestige Skylight Room
344 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury Victorian hotel, walk to Hagley Park

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Grocery/convenience store
24-hour front desk

With a stay at The Observatory Hotel Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, steps from Hagley Park and within a 5-minute walk of The Arts Centre. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Riverside Market and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cashel Mall.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch features a 24-hour fitness center, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Event facilities measuring 269 square feet (25 square meters) include conference space. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Victorian hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2022.

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Art gallery on site
  • Elevator
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Uncovered parking
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1896
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Books
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 25
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space size (feet) - 269
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 33
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Korean
  • Filipino
  • Hindi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Wireless internet access
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size: 49
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 1
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Streaming services
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Number of days between towel changes: 2
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 2

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Spa Services

  • 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.

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

UnionPay

Credit card pre-authorization

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Cash or credit card deposit required

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Parking height restrictions apply

Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 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.

Hotel Names

  • The Observatory Christchurch
  • Observatory Hotel Christchurch
  • Observatorty Hotel Christchurch
  • The Observatory Hotel Christchurch Hotel
  • The Observatory Hotel Christchurch Christchurch
  • The Observatory Hotel Christchurch Hotel Christchurch

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & 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.

  • Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award

National Rating

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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