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Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

4.0 star property
Travelers savor memorable meals and find themselves just steps from Cathedral Square at this centrally located hotel in Christchurch's vibrant heart.

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Carnmore Hotel Christchurch offers practical comforts and conveniences. The on-site restaurant and bar leave guests curious for more. WiFi, dry cleaning, tour assistance, and luggage storage round out the amenities at this well-positioned base for exploring Christchurch.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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About the neighborhood

Located in Christchurch, Carnmore Hotel Christchurch is in the city center. Papanui Road and Riccarton Road are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hagley Park and New Brighton Beach. Christchurch Casino and Cathedral Square are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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840 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013

What's nearby

  • New Regent Street
    New Regent Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cathedral Square
    Cathedral Square
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagley Park
    Hagley Park
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Christchurch Casino
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station
    14 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Market Place
    7 min walk
  • The Last Word
    8 min walk
  • Bolina Indian Sweets and Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Monza Sports Bar
    5 min walk
  • Coffee Lovers
    8 min walk

About this property

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Upscale hotel near Christchurch Casino
Located close to Cathedral Square and Christchurch Public Hospital, Carnmore Hotel Christchurch provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 88 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and cribs/infant beds

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (NZD 20 per day)
  • Self parking on site (NZD 25 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 32 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Hoi Polloi Bar
  • The Hoi Polloi Bistro

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 32 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Self parking fee: NZD 25 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 20 per day (164 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carnmore Hotel Christchurch pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Carnmore Hotel Christchurch?

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

What time is check-out at Carnmore Hotel Christchurch?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carnmore Hotel Christchurch located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Christchurch Casino, Cathedral Square, and Hagley Park. Papanui Road and Christchurch Public Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 872 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 872 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 872 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 872 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 872 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel - everything about it was great!! The room and bathroom were spacious, modern and clean. The best part was the super friendly and helpful staff - both in reception and in the restaurant. The food was awesome too. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, very clean and staff friendly and helpful. Easy walk into central Christchurch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Yes lovely room good amenities shops near by
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with a decent amount of space in the studio room. Very near the town center and easy to walk from.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yong Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly and we were offered chocolate brownie upon check in. Room was clean and shower was great with strong water pressure. Parking was sorted out nicely as the hotel offered pre-booking. Overall comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was great. Staff, Hotel, Amenities, Location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great room. The location is very convenient to everything downtown chch. We were there for just one night, but the stay was excellent. The shower was fantastic. The room included nice design touches. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, staff great and a lovely breakfast that wasn't lukewarm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lily

Location, room condition & front desk service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and comfortable and staff are helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free parking on Salisbury Street, quiet room, staff were friendly and 10 minute walk to the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THe breakfast was fresh, though some of the fruits were not fully ripe. Otherwise, it was a tasty and diverse selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Noirin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, quiet and had everything we needed. The staff were helpful and welcoming. The breakfast buffet offered a good range of options. Cathedral Square was about a 15 minute walk from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, v clean and comfortable with all the amenities we needed. We managed to park outside with no charge. Staff were really welcoming (English lady Came from Bath in UK). Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location. Quiet rooms. The staff were very nice. Would stay here again. Highly recommend if planning a trip to Christchurch
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Altaf Hussain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a pleasant stay. The staff is very friendly and helped us with all our requests. The hotel room was clean and had a nice comfy bed. Also very close to the town center. I’d certainly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, a short walk from the all the beautiful sights in the heart of town. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean & fresh, local produce led dining. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zwe Wint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with nice and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food in Hoi Polloi was delicious. Staff all friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Usha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming helpful staff. Clean and tidy room and reception
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here - room was modern and clean, bed was comfortable and easy to find, within walking distance to eateries. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025