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Distinction Christchurch Hotel

4.0 star property

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a seating area with a chair and a small table, and a large window with curtains.
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a central yellow ottoman, a staircase, and multiple seating areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Regent Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small table with chairs.

Classic Super King

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic King Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Superior King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a TV.

Superior Super King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a living area, dining table, and kitchenette.

Superior Suite

  • City view
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference centre, valet parking and 24-hour room service.
Distinction Christchurch Hotel offers 179 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Distinction Christchurch Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cathedral Square. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Cathedral Square and Christchurch I-SITE
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Distinction Christchurch Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.
Distinction Christchurch Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10 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
  • Separate in-room dining area

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 centre
  • 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.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • Separate dining area

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.0 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Distinction Christchurch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 661 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful hotel and perfect location to town center and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfy beds, excellent food, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shailendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAVI KUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, rooms and location - all were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great sized King room with large bathroom. Was nice and clean. Very friendly staff and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Distinction Hotels was one of the best properties we stayed in as their hospitality & service was top-notch
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent clean room! Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Central and I’m walking distance of everything in Christchurch City. Very comfortable bed and strong shower. Shower was over the bath which is my only negative.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was special.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and staff efficient and polite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy

We didn’t eat at the restaurant. The pillows were very hard.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel great service very happy would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jignesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well stocked with toiletries etc
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the classic family suite, great for 4 people - each kid had their own bed, and the parents are in the large separate bedroom. The location is perfect, with a short walking distance to popular places, such as Riverside Market, and not a long walk to the Botanic Garden. The staff were very friendly and helpful - great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless. Clean. Staff were great. Breakfast was plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in the middle of it all. Room was beautifully appointed and very spacious. Lovely and quiet. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at the hotel at about 10:15 to drop off our cases but we were able to check-in and were given our room keys - we had an amazing Junior Suite which was spotlessly clean, good selection of toiletries and tea/coffee - breakfast the next morning (payable as not included) was a very good selection of continental breakfast and full hot breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great big room. Helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025