BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
Reception
Exterior
Business centre
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, New Regent Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Double Room (City Urban)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Interior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch with a restaurant and a bar
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. Digital 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 helpful staff and the proximity to shopping
  • Steps from The Crossing and City New Life Church
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 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.

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value option. Will use again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, great check in service, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small , which I knew would be, but it was a shame there wasn’t a window I could open for fresh air. Super close to new stadium. Check in nice and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff were courteous, helpful and friendly, loved the location. We had a lovely coffee downstairs before checkout. The room was a bit tight, but we can’t complain because the price was so good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and staff were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gliceria, Belleville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good foods in the restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great place to stay for a couple of nights. The rooms are small, but they have everything you need for a great price. Friendly staff, great location and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lars

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

10/10 Excellent

Mr R A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly helpful people, clean, varied menu
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so wonderful. Very friendly. Super efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful! I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone going to explore Christchurch
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

farah

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

grant

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

4/10 Poor

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness
Internet was super slow, toilet seats felt like sitting on a razor
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Auckland

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was awesome, many thanks to the front desk for fantastic location recommendations!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025