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Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Christchurch Casino

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Front of property
Executive Studio | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV
Reception
Twin Studio | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Bar (on property)
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

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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King Studio | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(129 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Studio | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Accessible King Studio | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Accessible King Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

King Studio-Disability Access

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
840 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013

What's nearby

  • Christchurch Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cathedral Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Riccarton Road - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Guardian Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pure - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Laneway Espresso - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hoi Polloi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bolina Indian Restaurant & Sweets - ‬1 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 a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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 at Carnmore Hotel Christchurch?

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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