Distinction Christchurch Hotel

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Superior Family Suite
Superior Family Suite | Bathroom
Reception
Interior entrance

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.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Super King

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room

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

Superior Super King

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

Classic Junior Suite

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

Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Family Suite

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

Superior Suite

  • City view
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 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 helpful staff and the location
  • 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
  • Separate in-room dining area

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.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • 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

  • Premium bedding

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
  • Separate dining area

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. 446 out of 652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 652 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Seattle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent clean room! Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfy beds, excellent food, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The Snapper was bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great sized King room with large bathroom. Was nice and clean. Very friendly staff and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at the hotel at about 10:15 to drop off our cases but we were able to check-in and were given our room keys - we had an amazing Junior Suite which was spotlessly clean, good selection of toiletries and tea/coffee - breakfast the next morning (payable as not included) was a very good selection of continental breakfast and full hot breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well stocked with toiletries etc
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was special.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jignesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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