Description
Hotel extras
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Qualmark Gold
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Located adjacent to the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
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Modern, fully-equipped fitness centre
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Central Christchurch CBD location
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On-site parking (charges apply)
Our accommodation(s)
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Room
Superior Room with a King bed
- 3 pers. max
- 30 m² / 322 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
- Views: City View
Room
Superior Room with 2 Double Beds
- 4 pers. max
- 30 m² / 322 sq ft
- Bedding 2 x Double bed(s)
- Views: City View
Room
Executive room with a King bed
- 3 pers. max
- 30 m² / 322 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
- Views: City View
Room
Executive room with 2 double beds
- 4 pers. max
- 30 m² / 322 sq ft
- Bedding 2 x Double bed(s)
- Views: City View
Suite
Executive Suite with 1 king bed
- 3 pers. max
- 39 m² / 419 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
- Views: City View
- Most of the accommodation: Balcony
Hotel location
Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
52 Cathedral Square
8011 CHRISTCHURCH
New Zealand
GPS:-43.530636, 172.637298
Access and transport
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CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL
Art and Culture
Access: 100 m / 0.06 mi 2 min walk
CARDBOARD CATHEDRAL
Art and Culture
Access: 400 m / 0.25 mi 7 min walk / 2 min drive
BOTANICAL GARDENS
Botanical gardens
Access: 1.1 km / 0.68 mi 10 min walk / 5 min drive
CANTERBURY MUSEUM
Museums
Access: 1.1 km / 0.68 mi 10 min walk / 5 min drive
ART GALLERY
Art and Culture
Access: 1.2 km / 0.75 mi 7 min walk / 4 min drive
CASINO
Casino
Access: 2 km / 1.24 mi 15 min walk / 10 min drive
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Shuttle
Shuttle on call
ADDINGTON RACEWAY
Sports centre
Access: 5 km / 3.11 mi 10 min drive
FERRYMEAD HERITAGE
Art and Culture
Access: 8.8 km / 5.47 mi 15 min drive
ORANA PARK
Zoo
Access: 13 km / 8.08 mi 25 min drive
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Shuttle
Shuttle scheduled, Shuttle on call
WILLOWBANK
Art and Culture
Access: 13 km / 8.08 mi 25 min drive
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Shuttle
Shuttle scheduled, Shuttle on call
WILLOWBANK
Zoo
Access: 13 km / 8.08 mi 17 min drive
ANTARCTIC CENTRE
Tourist attraction
Access: 15 km / 9.32 mi 14 min drive
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Taxi
45 NZD 45 NZD
CHRISTCHURCH GONDOLA
Tourist attraction
Access: 15 km / 9.32 mi 20 min drive
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Shuttle
Shuttle scheduled
AKAROA FRENCH SETTLEMENT
Art and Culture
Access: 75 km / 46.61 mi 1 hrs 30 min drive
MT HUTT SKI FIELD
Ski area
Access: 75 km / 46.61 mi 1 hrs 30 min drive
CHRISTCHURCH ADVENTURE PARK
Amusement park
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Hagley Park
Park
Sumner Beach
Beach area
Port Hills
Wood/forest
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The Terrace
Restaurant and cafe district
Access: 100 m / 0.6 mi 5 min walk / 2 min drive
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Taxi
1 NZD 1 NZD
The Crossing
Shopping district
Access: 800 m / 0.4 mi 5 min walk / 2 min drive
Little High
Restaurant and cafe district
The Crossing
Shopping district
The Grand
Restaurant and cafe district
Ballantynes
Shopping centre/mall
Riverside Market
Restaurant and cafe district
Hotel services
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- Car park
- Restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
- Fitness center
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Bar
- Meeting rooms
- 100% Non Smoking Property
- Room service
- Car park
THE SQUARE RESTAURANT
Welcome to The Square, where dining becomes an elegant affair amidst the timeless beauty of Cathedral Square. Nestled in the heart of the city, our restaurant offers sweeping views of this historical landmark.
THE SQUARE BAR
Enjoy a relaxed drink in contemporary surroundings at Square Bar. This inviting lounge bar is ideal for after work meetings and casual drinks.
2 breakfasts
Non contractual photo
Fitness center
In Balance Fitness is located on the third floor of the Hotel and has the latest state-of-the-art equipment to keep up your fitness regime. Please ensure to take your room key in order to gain access. In Balance is open from 6am 10pm daily
Meetings & Events
- Number of Meeting Room
- 5
- Surface of the largest room
- 116 m² / 1248.612 sq ft
- Maximum seats capacity
- 130
- Maximum capacity for banquets
- 100
Our guest reviews
Customer review rating 5.0/5
Chris O. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL
Kia ora Chris, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing to stay with us. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an excellent experience. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed our central location, found our team friendly, and especially loved the breakfast—your kind words truly mean a lot. We’re also very pleased that your accommodation, cleanliness, and overall stay met your expectations, and that your booking experience felt first class. Your feedback is incredibly encouraging for our team, and we’ll be sure to share your comments with everyone. It’s always rewarding to know our efforts are making a positive difference. Thank you again for your support and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back again soon. Ngā mihi nui, Joshua Guest Services Manager
Customer review rating 4.5/5
Mervyn G. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL
Kia ora Mervyn, Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We’re so pleased to hear you had a very enjoyable three-night stay with us before continuing your journey through the South Island—what a wonderful trip ahead! It’s great to know you found our central location convenient, our team friendly, and the service to your liking. We’re especially pleased that your booking experience was easy to follow and smooth—your comment truly means a lot to us. Thank you also for recognising our team members. Yasmin will be delighted to hear your kind words about her warm welcome, and we’ll be sure to pass along your special mentions to Yehia, Isaac, Aleena, Lucy, and the rest of the team. It’s fantastic to know they all contributed positively to your stay. We also appreciate your acknowledgement of our sustainability efforts—it’s something we are very committed to, so it’s rewarding to see it noticed by our guests. Thank you again for your loyalty as a Gold member and for your strong recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the future. Ngā mihi nui, Joshua Guest Services Manager
Customer review rating 5.0/5
Carol K. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL
Customer review rating 3.0/5
Danny L. P. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL
Kia Ora Danny, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay with us. We truly appreciate you choosing our hotel, especially on a last-minute decision, and we’re glad to see there were some positive aspects to your visit, including cleanliness and the service from our team. We’re sorry to hear that certain elements of your stay did not meet your expectations. We understand that ease of access and room layout can significantly impact overall comfort, and your comments regarding the parking and room design have been noted. Feedback like yours is very helpful as we continue to review how we communicate these features to our guests and identify areas for improvement. Regarding parking, we would like to kindly clarify that the nightly rate is $25. As we are located in the central city, this is one of the more competitive parking options in the area. We do understand that parking preferences can vary, and guests are always welcome to make use of alternative nearby options if they find something that better suits their needs. We appreciate your honest comments about the value of your stay and will certainly take this into consideration as we strive to enhance the overall guest experience. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for a more seamless and enjoyable stay. Warm regards, Novotel Cathedral Square
Customer review rating 4.5/5
Carolyn A. S. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL
Kia ora Carolyn, Thank you so much for your continued support and for sharing your feedback with us. It’s always A. pleasure to welcome you back, and we’re delighted to hear that our location, food, and team continue to meet your needs and make your stays enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words about our staff—they will be very pleased to hear your feedback. At the same time, thank you for your honest comments regarding the rooms. We understand that some areas are beginning to feel A. little tired, and your feedback is valuable as we plan for future improvements and enhancements. It’s great to see that many aspects of your stay, including check-in, check-out, and overall service, were A. highlight. Your continued loyalty as A. Gold member means A. great deal to us, and we’re grateful for your recommendation. Thank you again, Carolyn. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another comfortable stay. Ngā mihi nui, Joshua Guest Services Manager
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