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Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Located near Isaac Theatre Royal, Crowne Plaza Christchurch offers comfort and convenience. Relax by the lobby fireplace, work out in the gym, or enjoy Modern European dishes at two restaurants. Free WiFi and knowledgeable staff make it ideal for visiting Canterbury Museum.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View (High Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Low Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Low Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Christchurch, Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hagley Park and Mona Vale, while Isaac Theatre Royal and Canterbury Museum are cultural highlights. Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and Riccarton House are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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764 Colombo Street, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cathedral Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sakimoto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casa Publica - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Last Word - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG

Luxury hotel near Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
Located close to Isaac Theatre Royal and Canterbury Museum, Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Modern European cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 204 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (NZD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 38 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe 1851
  • Market Place Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 3,122 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • 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.
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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 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 50 per day

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Crowne Plaza Christchurch Hotel
Crowne Plaza Christchurch
Crowne Plaza Christchurch
Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Christchurch an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG Christchurch
Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Is Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG?

Self parking is available for NZD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this luxury hotel is steps from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and Isaac Theatre Royal. Hagley Park and Canterbury Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1014 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location, very friendly staff and rooms were large
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Central to everything and lots of choice of restaurants. Breakfast as generous and lots to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in Christchurch for a conference, the Hotel was close to the conference centre, great food, great atmosphere and a really comfortable quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to good dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern clean hotel in what seemed a very safe area. Clare at check in was really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with a great view. Very clean bathroom with all required amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ICHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to town. Good service and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a handy location to plenty of shopping and dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay here. The staff were lovely. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, updated hotel. Parking was close, as well as many restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff, clean & well appointed rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Christchurch - loved it all. Great rooms and design , fitout !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

paramvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience at crowne plaza hotel. Nice and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to all of the places we wanted to visit
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rosie at reception organised for us to have a high room looking towards the fireworks. A lovely place to stay the views up high are spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Good beds great area and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Highly recommended city center hotel

I was there for 2 weeks in a buisness trip. Great city center location, good facilities and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Amenities
Modern, good location, tidy and clean, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a wonderful area of the city that is so proudly rebuilding itself
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern hotel close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prof Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great hotel… it ticks all the boxes!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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