Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Hotels
9 (1318 reviews)
14 Cathedral Square , Christchurch , nz
+64 3 377 7000

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High prices for basic amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Some reviews mentioned mold in the shower and random furniture placement.
Service
9.99
Multiple comments praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
10
The location was frequently highlighted as amazing and convenient.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms were generally noted as spacious but with some complaints regarding furnishings.
Amenities
8.68
Valet parking and room service were perceived positively, but broken tiles were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.14
Some concerns about high prices compared to room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Food quality was praised, but breakfast prices were considered high.
Overall Experience
9.68
General sentiment from most reviews expressed a positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:30

Property Description

Sophisticated Urban Escape
The Distinction Christchurch Hotel offers a luxurious urban escape, blending sophisticated smarts with familiar warmth in the heart of the city.

Convenient City Location
Located just minutes away from key attractions like the Avon River, Botanical Gardens, and Christchurch Casino, our 4.5-star hotel is the ideal base for exploring the vibrant city of Christchurch.

Modern Amenities and Services
With 179 elegant rooms equipped with 55-inch Smart TVs, conference facilities for up to 200 delegates, a stylish restaurant & bar, covered valet parking, and free high-speed WiFi, we ensure a comfortable and convenient stay for all our guests.

Book your stay at the Distinction Christchurch Hotel for a truly exceptional experience.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.85% charge when you pay with a Visa/Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a 3.5% charge when you pay with a American Express credit card.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1318 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Vanessa • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

location.

Cons:

noisey overnight small room

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • au
9
2 night stay
Pros:

The staff were amazing, so helpful. Rooms were really good size & beds so comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • solo_traveller • nz
10
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Bonan • extended_group • sg
8
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Graham • couple • au
9
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Yunbo • family_with_children • au
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Santana • solo_traveller • nz
10
I would travel and stay here again! Highly recommend.
Pros:

Exceptional service, comfortable rooms, stunning views.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • nz
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Location, room. restaurant and the best thing of all in the bathroom they had a cloth to take off your make-up!!! first I have ever come across that. Loved it

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • nz
4
Room faced a wall and we wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

The room was clean and had nice linen although we didn’t love the pillows.

Cons:

Our room faced a wall. Although there could have been a tiny view of a car park the window was frosted out. There didn’t seem to be many people in the hotel at all so the decision to put us in a room with no view when there were obviously a lot of rooms that did have views (you could see them from the outside) was puzzling. We wouldn’t stay there again based on this. The price of the room was not insignificant so again, to be put in a room that had a view of a wall was very disappointing. In addition, we asked to check in at 2pm however this could be confirmed until check in which really seems to indicate lack of processes and unwillingness to make an effort for guests.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Santana • extended_group • nz
10
Pros:

Clean, Tidy, easy to find, the staff and wonderful, the rooms are spacious and the views are great.

Cons:

No comment.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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dave • solo_traveller • nz
8
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Iliui • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • couple • nz
8
Great stay, loved our room and facilities. Excellent location.
Pros:

Clean, tidy and modern. Easy to navigate and well signed.

Cons:

The staff were fine, but not friendly as such.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Hsiu-Ying • family_with_children • tw
10
非常好，第一天來紐西蘭住宿體驗很好，
Pros:

服務人員都很親切，房間空間很大，離機場和附近景點都很近。櫃檯人員會協助幫忙泊車，和搬運行李。退房後還是可以繼續停車，讓行程更加順利。

Cons:

無

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Suzanna • solo_traveller • au
8
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Deanna • solo_traveller • nz
6
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Roberts • couple • nz
8
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Désirée • family_with_children • ch
9
Wir kommen wieder!
Pros:

Tolle Lage, sehr grosses Zimmer!

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Ai • family_with_children • jp
10
初めてのクライストチャーチ滞在ならば、このホテルを選ぶべき！
Pros:

市内中心部にあり、旧カセドラルの目の前に位置し、買い物、食事、移動全てにおいて徒歩圏内でとても便利だった。更に、日本人の女性マネージャーの方がとても親切で、安心できた。

Cons:

朝食会場のスタッフはあまり親切ではなかった

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Yingqiu • couple • au
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee