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Distinction Christchurch Hotel

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

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Exterior
Superior Junior Suite
Interior entrance
Meeting facility
Superior Family Suite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr

Explore the area

Map
14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Super King

Superior Super King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Junior Suite

Superior Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic King Room

Classic King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Family Suite

Superior Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Family Suite

Classic Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Super King

Classic Super King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Junior Suite | Living area

Classic Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Christchurch

Distinction Christchurch Hotel puts you in the heart of Christchurch, within steps of Cathedral Square and Chalice. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning/laundry services and free newspapers in the lobby. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Christchurch City Centre hotel, attractions include Hagley Park and Lyttelton Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hagley Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O.G.B - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cathedral Junction - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

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. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the eco-certified Distinction Christchurch Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 179 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Distinction Christchurch Hotel offers 179 accommodations with minibars and a safe. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones. 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 38 to 38 for adults and NZD 19 to 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.85 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

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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: approximately NZD 38 to 38 for adults and NZD 19 to 19 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 35.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.85 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

As of 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Christchurch Hotel on 14 Apr 2025 start from NZ$266.01, 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.

Is parking available at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

Yep, Distinction Christchurch Hotel has valet parking for NZD 35.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

The closest beach to Distinction Christchurch Hotel is New Brighton Beach (9.3 km).

Does Distinction Christchurch Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

No, Distinction Christchurch Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Distinction Christchurch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 573 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location. Just walk to all spots of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Keith, SHEFFIELD

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The beds were incredibly comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boon Wee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is superb, rooms are big and clean. Prices are reasonable too. Great customer service and especially a big thanks to Mr Nugra for all the help. Will definitely be back on our next trip to Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yew Seong

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old hotel that had underwent upgrades and become a modern establishment but maintaining old school flavours. Large rooms and bathroom with jacuzzi. Central in location and walkable to all the attractions. Excellent hotel to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The staff were great. We booked last minute. We prefer smaller lodgings though. It is a large hotel, very much a hotel and not a boutique experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

See

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple clean hotel with good service. Only thing is no room slippers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RITA

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent our first night there with a AATKings travel group. The 2nd night was after the tour ended on our own. ALL interactions with many staff were AWESOME. Each individual was professional, proficient polite effective very personable and extremely helpful. Most had a very good sense of humor and were extremely good natured. I worked in the computer field for 40 years and it may not seem like it, but we interacted with our ‘users’ and customer service was very important to us. As a data center manager I focused on this aspect… therefore I recognize when it’s lacking and also when it’s exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter Vaughan, Waihi

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really helpful friendly staff - hotel was well situated for our purpose , we could walk to our venue and around the city
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly Moo Kean

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of my favourite hotels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ellen M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is ideal and the staff could not have been any more helpful. The restaurant has a great selection of choices and the breakfast buffet was enjoyed by my husband while I had a huge custom made Omelette.I am here 3 days to speak at the New Zealand Lavender conference and will come back to the Distinction next January when I return to NZ
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Large comfortable family suite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Zac

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was modern, clean, quiet, and comfortable. The location was convenient for walking to restaurants and for catching a taxi to more remote destinations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel with quite nicely decorated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay, walking distance to everything as it was right in the city. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daile

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

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
It’s so central near Avon, convention center and next to cathedral. Central Christchurch all walkable. Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Average hotel, certainly not 4 star. Front desk couldn't be bothered with answering the simplest of questions. Room service stated that they could not deliver to our room for an hour and a half.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024