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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Hagley Park

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BreakFree on Cashel in downtown Christchurch is a practical base for city exploration. Guests can use the on-site gym, in-room WiFi, and restaurant. Helpful staff and dry cleaning services add convenience, with Hagley Park nearby.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room (City Urban) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Family Double Room (City Urban)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Interior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Double Interior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Masters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Kebab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pink Lady - ‬1 min walk

About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Hotel near Hagley Park
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and 3 meeting rooms
  • A vending machine and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 263 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

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.

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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 transportation

  • No onsite 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 center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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)

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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

Frequently asked questions

Is BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Crossing and Hagley Park. High Street and Cashel Street Shopping Area are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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

Gliceria

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

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room nice and clean,Freindly Staff,Great Breakfast,highly recommend Would stay here again thanks Chris
Stayed 2 nights 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

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very small but expected from reviews and very reasonably priced which makes sense .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok for the money and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

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

Jock

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

Simon

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

John D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a good overnights stay Bed was comfy and i had everything i needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

L

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

Amazing accommodation

Amazing staff, great menu, lovely clean room
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

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

6/10 Okay

Maria Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small space. Shower pressure was good. Friendly staff. Cozy hotel restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms. But this is handy to the bus interchange and the CBD
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for price. It was in a very central location. Very clean and quiet. Transportation was very close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

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

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

8/10 Good

david

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

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location we used the Hereford car parking building to park our rental car which was organised through the hotel. We enjoyed their buffet breakfast. We also had dinner their one night the person on duty was very personable and friendly he makes a very good gin and tonic 😁 staff at the hotel were all very friendly and approachable. We were their for 7 nights and will be back next time we are in Christchurch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

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