BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
Reception
Business centre
Exterior
Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

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
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room

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

Family Double Room (City Urban)

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

Double Interior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • 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 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. 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 central location 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. 428 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zulheiry Fahmie Bin, Auckland

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located very close to bus stop, shopping lots and a restaurant. Whilst the room size is compact, it is good enough for the purpose of sleeping at night. It has a small fridge, but lacking of microwave and freezer. Hot water for shower is instantly available, no need to wait.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sure - i opted for the smallest/cheapest room which was also window-less but my reason for staying was my partner as having an op & i was from out of town. Ticked every box & very good value for money 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fresh & clean, the bed was comfortable, the room is small but ok for a stop over, tea & coffee & nice smelling soap & shampoo was a nice touch. The only thing was the air conditioner which was a littld noisy, we couldnt turn it off but J guess thats because theres no windows in the room. We enjoyed our stay & thank the staff fod their hospitality 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No free parking and Parking is on another street
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Amenities
Perfect size room for me small compact for late arrival well priced nice friendly bar down stairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Restaurant wa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shelley

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The bed was so uncomfortable. Sagging and lumpy mattress
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Breakfree several time & find the rooms to be stuffy & quite warm at night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was all I needed. Perfect for a short stay and easy access to amenities. Location is great. Keep up the good work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

rene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well priced, great inner city location, excellent facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ok for short trips.

I was a little unsure of the room because they looked really small. They are even smaller than they look. There is barely any space for one person to turn around, let alone two. The bathroom area takes up most of the room. There isn't any place to work, but there is a stool. There is a shelf at the end of the bed where drinks can be made. The fridge was small but present, so there is that. The bed was very soft and there were tons of pillows. The water in the shower was hot and had plenty of pressure. The lights are a little hard to figure out at first. I couldn't find the fan for the bathroom, so the room got quite foggy after a shower. The Wi-Fi was decent enough to hold a meeting if you were in the lobby. It was a bit spottier in the rooms. The breakfast was about the fare you would get from a hotel breakfast buffet. It isn't really worth the price unless you get a lot of food as takeaway. The service was excellent. The staff was very helpful. Location is a bit far from the airport, but right in the middle of the city. Nearly everything is within walking distance. Despite the issues with the room, if you are by yourself and have a small amount of luggage, it was passable. I wouldn't stay more than a few days there, but it works for short 2-3 day trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cheap and convenient. Leaky shower
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel, staff and the breakfast and bar were great. Only dropping one star because my room didn't have a window so my body clock was kind of cooked and I kept waking up not knowing what time it was.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I though the hotel was excellent, everything was clean and tidy , the buffet breakfast was great and the staff friendly and helpful. It was also a great price. It is walkable to the centre of town and close to the bus exchange. I had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I do always enjoy staying here however in recent years it has become a bit more run down. I still choose this hotel because of the location and price, it feels safe and is conveniently located. My room barely had a wifi connection which is difficult when you're trying to get some work done and along with this I could not get the room to heat up at all, seems that the aircon was broken as well as one of the light switches. It's clean and comfortable but definitely starting to lose their 'cool edge' they had a few years ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed one night in an internal room which was a bit dated & could hear water in the pipes when people used their bathroom above. Hotel very central & close to lots of shops & dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Reg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grest
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025