Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
No room service
Uncomfortable pillows
Limited amenities
Issues with bathroom cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
While many reviews mentioned clean rooms, there were concerns about room cleanliness during an extended stay.
Service
8.3
Reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff, although there were some service lapses concerning room servicing.
Location
8.84
Multiple reviews praised the convenience of the location, near restaurants and transport.
Room Quality
7.79
Most reviews indicated that rooms were spacious and comfortable, but there were complaints about old facilities and bedding.
Amenities
7.32
Amenities were mentioned as limited, especially the absence of extra towels and poor bathroom facilities.
Value for Money
8.28
Guests felt that the price was reasonable for the quality of service and location.
Food and Beverage
7.83
Guests enjoyed the food at the restaurant, although not many reviews detailed food options.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall, guests had a pleasant stay but noted some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:34

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Convenient Amenities
The Garden Hotel in Christchurch provides a premium experience with its restaurant, café, and free on-site parking. Guests can enjoy unlimited WiFi in rooms and complimentary WiFi at key locations. All rooms are equipped with modern essentials like heating, a fridge, and a flat-screen TV. The property also features self-service laundry facilities for convenience.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at the Garden Buffet Restaurant serving delectable international dishes for lunch and dinner. For a more casual setting, the GBC - Garden Bar & Café offers a variety of light snacks daily.

Prime Location with Easy Access
Conveniently located near Shirley Golf Course and Palms Shopping Mall, the hotel is a short drive from central Christchurch and major attractions like Avon River and Horseshoe Lake Reserve. With Christchurch International Airport just 11 km away, your stay at Christchurch Garden Hotel is both comfortable and well-connected.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience? Book your stay at Garden Hotel, Christchurch now!

Important information:

Please note that packed breakfast, delivered to your room, is available for an additional charge of NZD 20.00 per person. Alternatively, guests can get a la carte breakfast in our GBC cafe, open from 9am each morning.

Contact the Hotel for Group Reservations inquiries.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CHC

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 7.32
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 7.83
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Rex • solo_traveller • nz
9
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2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Deepa • family_with_children • nz
4
Pros:

The aircon was making terrible noise , hard to sleep. The receptionist said we should have credit card , which I don’t think everyone will have

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Mele • couple • nz
5
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Lindi • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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tony • solo_traveller • nz
8
Wonderful stay
Pros:

The room was a great large size and friendly staff close to shops an mall. The shampoo an conditionar was lovly. Would definitely stay again.

Cons:

The room we stayed in just needed a little tlc in some areas like the bathroom above the shower. But it was great for what we needed.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • nz
5
Ok
Pros:

Good location to venue.

Cons:

We booked the Deluxe King. I suggest they remove the ‘deluxe’ as it was very tired, and had unpainted filler in the walls from holes, very outdated bathrooms and furniture. Super basic not reflective of a deluxe room

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Shona • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Lua • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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R.Swain • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

. Good staff on reception and in restaurant. Room fairly comfortable. Plenty of parking.

Cons:

Room had no comfortable chairs only 1 for the desk. Shower was in a bath. Air conditioning was a bit noisy.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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quinella • family_with_children • nz
10
Happy and will stay next visit
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • nz
6
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Tash • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Fantastic staff, even let us check in early which we were SO grateful for!

Clean, tidy hotel in a perfect location!

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Henrietta • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Hemant • family_with_children • au
6
Pros:

Ok for short stay

Cons:

The kitchen utensils were of no use

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Ali • family_with_children • nz
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Simran • family_with_children • nz
8
Would stay again
Pros:

Closer to the mall… this was my second time there…and also having to try out the on site restaurant, that was great not needing to go far..

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • couple • nz
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee