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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
Business centre
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • City view

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Double Room

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

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Family Double Room (City Urban)

Family Double Room (City Urban)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • City view

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Double Interior Room

Double Interior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • City view

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,002 reviews
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
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About the area

Christchurch

With a stay at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch in Christchurch (Christchurch City Centre), you'll be steps from The Crossing and City New Life Church. .This hotel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from New Brighton Beach and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Sumner Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Regent Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagley Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Akin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Smash Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Hotel in Christchurch with a restaurant and a bar
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch offers 263 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 263 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 2 hours per day

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 25.00 for adults and NZD 12.5 for children
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 2 hours per day
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

BreakFree Cashel Hotel Christchurch
BreakFree Cashel Hotel
BreakFree Cashel Christchurch
BreakFree Cashel

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr R A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly helpful people, clean, varied menu
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so wonderful. Very friendly. Super efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful! I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone going to explore Christchurch
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

farah

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness
Internet was super slow, toilet seats felt like sitting on a razor
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick, Auckland

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was awesome, many thanks to the front desk for fantastic location recommendations!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room nice and clean,Freindly Staff,Great Breakfast,highly recommend Would stay here again thanks Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quirky room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean affordable great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping entered my room without warning in the mo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria Pilar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small space. Shower pressure was good. Friendly staff. Cozy hotel restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms. But this is handy to the bus interchange and the CBD
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, fabulous friendly and helpful staff. Room was as described. Will stay again when next in Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in the heart of Christchurch. Would recommend upgrading the wifi as 390 Kbps in 2025 is worse than having no internet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samar

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025