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Distinction Christchurch Hotel

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Superior Junior Suite
Interior entrance
Superior Family Suite
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Classic Super King

Classic Super King

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic King Room

Classic King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Super King

Superior Super King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Junior Suite | Living area

Classic Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Family Suite

Classic Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Junior Suite

Superior Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Family Suite

Superior Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, valet parking, and 24-hour room service.
Distinction Christchurch Hotel offers 179 accommodations with minibars and safes. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Distinction Christchurch Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cathedral Square. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a gym are available.
  • 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
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Cathedral Square and Christchurch I-SITE
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.
Distinction Christchurch Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

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 valet 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.0 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

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 2.0 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Distinction Christchurch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 641 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Distinction Hotels was one of the best properties we stayed in as their hospitality & service was top-notch
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sukalpa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Heng

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ning

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

RAVI KUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, rooms and location - all were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and staff efficient and polite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

TAE HONG

I booked king bedroom. They gave me
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, easy walking distance to shops and eating places. Staff were helpful. Our one-bedroom suite was clean and comfortable, but there was not enough lighting provided for reading in the sitting/dining area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAIDEEP

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Huey

Staff was clueless
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great big room. Helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless. Clean. Staff were great. Breakfast was plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms very dated . Our view a block wall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the classic family suite, great for 4 people - each kid had their own bed, and the parents are in the large separate bedroom. The location is perfect, with a short walking distance to popular places, such as Riverside Market, and not a long walk to the Botanic Garden. The staff were very friendly and helpful - great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in the middle of it all. Room was beautifully appointed and very spacious. Lovely and quiet. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent city centre location for bars, restaurants and shopping, quiet and clean. Beautiful rooms. Lovely beds. Loved the self laundry facilities. Very convenient when travelling. Highly recommended 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Maree

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

HIU MAN VIVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really nice, no matter the front desk or the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel great service very happy would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff great location didn’t like valet parking would prefer to park own vehicle lighting in the room was poor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

M J

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bit noisy overnight with fan or air conditioning sounds, then early morning hammering for renovations or repairs??
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, everyone was so friendly and greeted us and asked how our stay way. Fabulous room Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025