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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Bella solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Staff were lovely

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
C
Caterina couple au
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
S
Stephen couple nz
9
Pros:

Excellent location close to all central city restaurants

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
D
Donnella couple nz
10
Perfect
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
D
Donnella couple nz
10
Great stay
Pros:

Excellent location, nothing not to like here

Cons:

A little more thought into the breakfast, but this is just general feedback.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
F
Farzad solo_traveller nz
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
J
Justine couple nz
10
Overall we had a fabulous stay
Pros:

Fantastic location. Great facilities and friendly staff.

Cons:

Breakfast was a little bland

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
Y
Young solo_traveller nz
10
Good value and location
Pros:

Excellent location, walking distance to city center, breakfast, was great, did not expect a cooked breakfast - good selection of food. Rooms clean and tidy.
Off site parking close and reasonable cost

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
K
Kristin couple nz
10
Perfect location and great all round.
Pros:

Very clean and amazing staff.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
K
Kristin couple nz
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
L
Linda couple nz
8
Pros:

Great service and location

Cons:

Breakfast could have had better range food

Great service and coffee

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
J
james extended_group nz
9
overall 9/10 , will def stay again
Pros:

great bar and staff, location perfect, comfortable room and good shower

Cons:

breakfast

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
P
Peyman solo_traveller nl
10
Excellent stay. Clean hotel, friendly staff!!
Pros:

Everything was clean and well organized. The hotel was spotless, and the restaurant on the fifth floor was excellent. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. I had a very pleasant stay and would definitely recommend this hotel to others.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple au
9
Pros:

Another perfect stay, absolutely clean , restaurant staff friendly and fun.
Breakfast was great.

Cons:

Lounge room needs a lamp or some softer lighting .
View is incredible but needs to be watched in darkness .

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
L
Linda solo_traveller nz
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
R
Robert solo_traveller au
9
Absolutely friendly staff and could not fault it for cleanliness.
Pros:

Ease of arrival, room was perfect, stunning bathroom, rooftop lounge and bar very classy.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
S
Scott solo_traveller nz
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
A
Anjum couple nz
10
Cons:

nothing

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
S
Scott solo_traveller nz
7
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
R
Ross couple nz
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee