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Distinction Christchurch Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Hagley Park

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Superior Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Interior entrance
Superior Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Valet parking (NZD 35.00 per day)
Distinction Christchurch Hotel, in the city center, offers a quiet base for park exploration. Guests value the attentive staff, tour assistance, and luggage storage. The hotel features in-room WiFi, a bar for evening relaxation, and a gym to maintain fitness routines.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Room options

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Classic Super King | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Super King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic King Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Super King | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Super King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Junior Suite | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Classic Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic 1 Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Family Suite

Superior Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagley Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 12 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sakimoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Hachi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Upscale hotel near Hagley Park
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym at Distinction Christchurch Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a conference center and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 179 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 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

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 center
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Christchurch Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

Valet parking is available for NZD 35.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Distinction Christchurch Hotel located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cathedral Square and Hagley Park. Chalice and Christchurch I-SITE are just steps away.

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Distinction Christchurch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 594 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 594 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 594 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 594 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 594 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel great service very happy would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HIU MAN VIVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really nice, no matter the front desk or the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. We were near a lift, but the room was quiet and blackout curtains made for a very comfortable nights sleep. Really clean facilities . Staff were welcoming and friendly. Easy walk to main city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shinichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service by hotel, great access to shopping areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Responsive helpful staff. Wonderful dinner in restaurant. Laundry facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Recommended Hotels

The location was good, very convenient for walking around the city. The staff were excellent and the stay was stress-free. The room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best property we have stayed at in NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yew Seong

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old hotel that had underwent upgrades and become a modern establishment but maintaining old school flavours. Large rooms and bathroom with jacuzzi. Central in location and walkable to all the attractions. Excellent hotel to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel with quite nicely decorated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The best location!

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent gymnasium . Super friendly staff, great location, excellent parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, very helpful and friendly. Food was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay in this excellent property. We were just finishing 10 days in a campervan, so it was just what the family ordered! Comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

See

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple clean hotel with good service. Only thing is no room slippers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tennille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24/7 reception Reception and restaurant staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Good, clean and Convenient

Good hotel, walking distance of the city and convenient for a taxi to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed with our 3 children in the family suite which was perfect and very roomy. Easy walks to restaurants, shopping, library and other sites. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant and the food was delicious and great for kids also.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

YUTAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk attendants are the best.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, fantastic staff, very appreciative of their help and kindness after being stuck in Christchurch due to Auckland Airport flooding event. Amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Christchurch base

Stayed for 10 days, great base for seeing the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yueh Tarn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very near to dining places such as Sakimoto an authentic Japanese restaurant at Cathedral Junction. Hotel had friendly staff. Breakfast at surcharge was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Harsh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Could improve the cleaning and upkeep of the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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