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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Exterior
Property amenity
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Windowless)

Double Room (Windowless)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Inner Urban)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room (City Urban)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Christchurch

At BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch you'll be within steps of The Crossing and High Street. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Christchurch City Centre hotel, attractions include Hagley Park and Lyttelton Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagley Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pink Lady Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Best Turkish Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Kebab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stranges Lane - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the eco-certified BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch.

This 3.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 263 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch offers 263 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Korean

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 2 hours per day

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 25.00 for adults and from NZD 12.5 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 2 hours per day.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

BreakFree Cashel Hotel Christchurch
BreakFree Cashel Hotel
BreakFree Cashel Christchurch
BreakFree Cashel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

As of 29 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch on 13 Apr 2025 start from NZ$102.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

The closest beach to BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch is New Brighton Beach (9.1 km).

What makes BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch.

Does BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

No, BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

No, only service animals are allowed.

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 474 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1163 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bridget

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The double room we booked was tiny. I was not made aware of this when I booked. There was literally around 2 square feet of floor space. There was no window or natural light. You could only access the bed from one side. There was no storage space. It was claustrophobic. If this was a hotel in Hong Kong I would understand the limited space but this was in New Zealand. Accor Hotels should be embarrassed to have this as part of their chain. Despite this the staff were lovely - helpful, friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a weekend visit to Christchurch. Room was clean and tidy. Bed was comfy. Bathroom was kind of cool and functional
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all I needed for a delightful comfortable stay in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The extra $25 for an outdoor fairly insecure car park was pretty excessive
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff. Bad odour in bathroom 🚽, need bleach daily!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and very nice breakfast staff as well. Easy walk to all the shops and the riverside market.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gia Le

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mealofa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service from staff. Easy & quick check in. Room was comfy. I would definitely stay here again, its very convenient, cheers & merry xmas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location rooms small but does the job
Great location right by the city mall Front desk friendly and efficient Rooms small and little room for bags suggest a bigger room type foe two people Would be nice for a bottle opener or one built into the desk Breakfast buffet small but does the job to start the day Overall would 100% stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are on the tiny side, but that works as you are in the CBD of one of the most walkable cities in the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, clean room, convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Christchurch

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, city central
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to shops
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very compact and affordable for CBD
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, Location
Friendly, professional and efficient service by all staff, couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

KRISTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tiny room which was fine for single but hope not considered a double!! Weird little bathroom and shower pod, stain (mold?) on outer wall from leaking. Nice storage space & long but narrow shelf-desk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very conveniently located only five minutes walk from Cathedral Square. The staff were very good. The bar was also good, with happy hour every day from 4:00-6:00. The main issue is that the rooms are incredibly small. About 10 m2, with the bed (only a double) enclosed on three sides by walls. It was impossible for the person nearest the wall to get out of bed at night without disturbing the other. Also the bathroom is a quarter circle modular arrangement that is again incredibly small, so it is virtually impossible for two people to be in the bathroom at the same time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything I needed really . Simple
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024