Name: The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Address: 9 Hereford Street The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 8013 Christchurch, New Zealand, 9 Hereford Street The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand
Rating: 9.0

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Observatory Hotel Christchurch in Christchurch offers a 5-star experience with a fitness center and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a fitness room, and a 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature air-conditioning, bathrobes, private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include mini-bars, work desks, and executive lounge access. Prime Location: Located 6.2 mi from Christchurch International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Canterbury Museum (3-minute walk), Christchurch Art Gallery (1969 feet), and Hagley Park (12-minute walk). An ice-skating rink is also nearby. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the hotel's history, culture, convenient location, and beautiful garden.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Observatory Legacy Room – Lower Ground floor 1 king bed
Observatory Deluxe Room 1 king bed
Prestige Room 1 king bed
Prestige Skylight Room 1 queen bed
Royal Skylight Room 1 king bed

Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

Guests who stayed here loved

Sean

United States

“Close to the park, very walkable to restaurants, and the rest of the city. They even gave us a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine as we were on our honeymoon!”

Wang

United States

“Staying at this hotel is less a visit and more a truly unique, immersive cultural experience. Located within a historical landmark that shares its complex with The Arts Centre in central Christchurch, the entire property is a work of classical,...”

Dawn

United States

“That is was a college in another life and the surrounding shops and especially the celler door restaurant were great”

Scot

United States

“Breathtaking historical buildings, often with a choir heard softly through campus. Wine restaurant steps away. Adjacent to the Botanical Gardens. Short walk to city center and a number of restaurants.”

Sonja

United States

“The lobby was beautiful and we loved the use of art throughout the hotel”

Lauren

United States

“Beautiful stay at this charming hotel. The rooms were exceptionally clean and stylish, the hotel has so much history and character, and the reception was so helpful in making my partners birthday special by offering to arrange a cake in the room...”

Mark

New Zealand

“everything is perfect, $30 for parking overnight, but consider of the location, it is worth it.”

James

United Kingdom

“A beautifully decorated hotel with lovely amenities. Our room was comfortable, with amazing pillows, and the bathroom was a pleasure to be in. The hotel has a small, simple gym with a few machines and free weights. We had a lovely 1-night stay...”

Michele

United States

“Such a cool property with amazing rooms and wonderful breakfast”

Kristina

United States

“The hotel is amazing and such a wonderful stay. One can enjoy gazing out the tall windows and walking around the complex, staring at the architecture. The bed was very comfortable, with great pillows. It felt luxurious and I slept well. Next time...”

Hotel area info

Food and Drink

Breakfast

Breakfast included with select options or available at the property for $17.26 per person.
Served daily
07:00 to 10:00
Food
Bread • Pastries • Pancakes • Butter • Cheese • Cold meat • Jam • Cereal
Drinks
Coffee • Tea • Fruit juice

More food and drink

Meals • Facilities

House rules

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $115. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Crib upon request

Free

12+ years

Extra bed upon request

NZD 80 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.