Christchurch City Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1844 reviews)
699 Colombo Street , Christchurch , nz

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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 1844 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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cathy • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Chelsea • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • nz
8
Centrally located with easy check in check out process
Pros:

Central to everything

Cons:

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2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • nz
8
Would definitely recommend this hotel
Pros:

Centrally located to everything. Pleasant room. Very comfortable bed. Great shower with lots of hot water. Very modern fixtures & rooms cleaned daily. In fact, there was always someone wiping down or cleaning something.

Cons:

Breakfast was ok. I do feel that the cooked food could have been a little hotter. Nicely presented though.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Toni • couple • nz
7
Over all a good place to stay
Pros:

Nice place

Cons:

Shower head was broken and breakfast wasn't as good as it used to be. Not worth the money will eat out.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Alayna • couple • nz
9
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Alana • couple • nz
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Danny • solo_traveller • nz
9
Short, great value and cosy with amazing location.
Pros:

Fantastic location and super friendly staff. I was not expecting much as it was a very basic room at a low cost for one night but it was very comfortable and actually quite spacious. I had a room with no windows but it was still cosy.

Cons:

Coffee options no plunger or Nespresso just instant.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pretty good value for money and excellent location
Pros:

Location and staff were fab - room was very clean too.
Also 3 course dinner for $65 was really tasty and great value.

Cons:

Saturday night street noise wasn’t ideal but not the end of the world

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • nz
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Location was perfect

Cons:

Shame restaurant and breakfast was closed on Mondays

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • nz
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Mizue • solo_traveller • jp
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Arie • couple • nz
7
Enjoyable
Pros:

Central

Cons:

No windows

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Enea • solo_traveller • it
10
The best of Christchurch.
Pros:

The hotel was perfect in every way! The man at the reception was absolutely wonderful to me — kind, helpful, and always welcoming with a smile. I felt truly looked after from the moment I arrived until I left. Without a doubt, one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at in New Zealand. Highly recommended!

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • nz
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Jo • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Good location, good staff. Modern and clean.

Cons:

Shower leaked. A lot! Had to use the bath mat to bank the water so it didnt go everywhere.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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alexmee • extended_group • cn
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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MANITSU • couple • jp
5
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee