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Pavilions Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Breakfast and dinner served, alfresco dining
Alfresco dining, serves dinner and happy hour
The Pavilions Hotel offers a quiet escape near Hagley Park. Enjoy breakfast at the on-site Restaurant/Cafe with outdoor dining, take a dip in the outdoor pool, or relax in the sauna and steam room. Free WiFi and self-parking are included for added convenience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

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Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 71 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Spa Studio | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Spa Studio

9.4 out of 10
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
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Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Studio | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Studio | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bedroom Hotel Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

2 Bedroom Hotel Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Merivale, a neighborhood in Christchurch, Pavilions Hotel is in a shopping district and near the airport. While the natural beauty of New Brighton Beach and Sumner Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lyttelton Harbour. Hagley Park and Canterbury Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving.
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42 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014

What's nearby

  • Hagley Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Canterbury Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carlton Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pure - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Diner 66 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pedro's House of Lamb - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Pavilions Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Hagley Park
Located close to Canterbury Museum and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre, Pavilions Hotel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant/Cafe, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 91 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, highchairs, and electric kettles

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

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 30 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jimmy's Bar
  • Restaurant/Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 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 available for NZD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision

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

Does Pavilions Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pavilions Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pavilions Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pavilions Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Pavilions Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Pavilions Hotel located?

Located in Merivale, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hagley Park, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Canterbury Museum.

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Reviews

Pavilions Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Great staff. Great brekkie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean.Staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good access to the city and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedrec

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tidy and excellent place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and nice during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bar area with all the historic things placed around
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff,food, location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Reminded me of an English pub was really lovely would definitely stay again.
Beautiful Akaroa salmon
Bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, their restaurant was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

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

Great place

Great place to stay friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

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

Great location

Great location and everything needed for stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and great food onsite
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dottie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyable stay - bar and restaurant was excellent - in a good spot for walking into town or just chilling out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy..friendly..clean..very classy..affordable..happy staff..quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

The room was comfortable, the staff were really friendly and efficient. I enjoyed my evening meal and loved the breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay,very convenient location and good food options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

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

Great hotel

We stayed one night and it was restful and clean. The staff were friendly and efficient. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in from reception which was appreciated. Our room was dated but clean and comfortable. We had dinner at the hotel and the staff showed great hospitality. Our meal was amazing too. The breakfast was great too with plenty of options. Would definitely comeback again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, really enjoyed our stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAI SUBRAMANIAN BHASKAR

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

Great city christchurch

It was great. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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