Christchurch City Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1892 reviews)
699 Colombo Street , Christchurch , NZ

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noisy from traffic
Breakfast expensive

Categories

Cleanliness
8.69
Overall sentiment mentioned repeated instances of cleanliness and comfort.
Service
9.16
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.2
Excellent central location with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms are reported to be clean and comfortable.
Amenities
8.68
Good amenities were mentioned, though breakfast had mixed reviews.
Value for Money
8.14
Some guests felt breakfast was expensive for the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.19
Breakfast buffet has been criticized but other dining options were praised.
Overall Experience
8.86
Overall positive experience despite a few criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:56

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of Christchurch, Christchurch City Hotel offers convenience and comfort for your stay. With a range of amenities and services, this hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Modern Rooms with City Views
The hotel features air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern facilities such as flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and comfortable bedding. Some units even offer stunning city views, providing a unique and memorable experience for guests.

Convenient Facilities and Activities
Guests can enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, access free WiFi, and unwind at the on-site bar. For those looking to explore the city, the hotel offers bike hire and is close to popular attractions like Canterbury Museum and Hagley Park.

Experience the best of Christchurch at Christchurch City Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable and enjoyable visit.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1892 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.69
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Mitchell • couple • au
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • au
8
Loved it
Pros:

Location and size of room

Cons:

Nothing to note

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good location and friendly staff
Pros:

It was a good location, room was clean, staff friendly. There was an issue with the bedding which was instantly resolved by housekeeping.

Cons:

The taking of credit card details incase of damages? Not advised prior to booking and payment.
Breakfast not great, cold baked beans? Salad with balsamic vinegar, fatty bacon..I wouldn't recommend! Not at all an English Breakfast...
A good location however, as it's located in the centre of town there was a lot of road noise throughout the night, would benefit from some decent soundproofing?

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • nz
5
Cons:

Several rubbish trucks collecfted rubbish from the rear of the property where my room was in the middle of the night. This woke me up and resulted in a poor nights sleep.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • au
9
Excellent,good breakfast,top class restaurant
Pros:

Good location in heart of city

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • nz
8
Great stay, no car park, but not necessarily a deal breaker.
Pros:

Very central location, comfortable, pleasant staff and interesting restaurant.

Cons:

No car park.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Grant • solo_traveller • nz
2
Cons:

Got upgrade too a room on level 1 with the window facing Colombo street. Worst room in the hotel woth outside noise.

Should have declined the upgrade and got what we booked.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • nz
8
Comfortable and convenient with a great rooftop bar
Pros:

great location, nice views.

Cons:

More information after booking about the car parking would have been helpful

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • au
7
Location was excellent
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Didn’t like no window

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Brent • couple • nz
10
Amazing location and what a great place to stay in. Breakfast was awesome and the staff brilliant
Pros:

Location couldn't have been better, right in the middle of the city. Room was comfortable and clean and the staff very friendly and professional. Loved our stay.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Prateeti • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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jacqueline • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

L accueil, disponibite du personne, l emplacement, la chambre spacieuse.

Cons:

La pluie!!!!

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • nz
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Tania • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Daisy • extended_group • nz
9
Pros:

Good location, staff at the restaurant for breakfast and bar at night were so lovely

Cons:

Don’t like that you had to pay for dental stuff and slippers (wild $3 for dental kit and $5 for slippers)

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Julyan • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • nz
10
City break
Pros:

Excellent value for money - our room rate included breakfast as well. Literally less than 5 min stroll to Riverside Market and all the shops on your doorstep. The staff were so friendly, the room was spacious. Bed was comfy and the shower was awesome. The rooftop bar is def worth a visit both for breakfast and for a post dinner drink. We will be back, couldn’t fault this hotel. Thanks for a lovely stay and a lovely card on arrival in our room.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee