BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Double Room (Windowless)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Double Beds (City Urban)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Inner Urban)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Double Room (City Urban)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a business center, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch offers 263 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Crossing. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a business center, 3 meeting rooms, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from The Crossing and High Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 3 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, French, Korean

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent 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 at the property

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: approximately NZD 25.00 for adults and NZD 12.5 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well priced and located
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly reception people. Comfy bed. Great breakfast. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a private room with a private bathroom. It was quiet and comfortable. Some construction in the area while I was there. Close to the Botanic Gardens, shuttles and busses, the stadium once it is complete, many restaurants and more. Some minor leaking from the shower onto the carpet kept this from being 5/5 for cleanliness. Once construction in the area is completed, the area will be very nice as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tupolesava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great room for a short term stay. Loved that it was in the city and close to a lot of restaurants and cafes. Staff are helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

4/10 Poor

Emily

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Choose wisely

Be cautious when booking because there is a No Window option. I commented it was like a prison but truthfully, it's more like an interior cabin on a cruise ship. Teeny. My last morning, my tour pick up was at 0630. I requested a cup of coffee and was told "not until 7." So. Paid for a breakfast and didn't even get a coffee let alone any food. You would think if they are prepping a buffet every morning, at least the coffee would be done early!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mr KW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Hotel for Urban Explorers

BreakFree is the ideal hotel for a solo traveler wanting to explore Christchurch. Most attractions are easily within walking distance. Most of the single rooms are quite small, but functional with exceptionally comfortable beds. This hotel is ideal for the intrepid traveler that wants to explore Christchurch instead of spending a lot of time in the hotel room. A shout out to the front desk staff who have been professional and gracious during my two stays at this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable. Great location and facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, good service and good breakfast. The room and toilet are small as expected. The toilet door is curved glass sliding door which is uncommon.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy close to city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no dislikes
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hinengakau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good cublicle for a single person but no parking so need to drive around and look for parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff gave me a free upgrade and went the extra mile in helping both at reception and through the cleaning staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025