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Distinction Christchurch Hotel

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Classic Super King | Bathroom
Interior entrance
Superior Family Suite
Valet parking (surcharge)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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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Classic Super King

Classic Super King

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

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Classic King Room

Classic King Room

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

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

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

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Superior King Room

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

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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Superior Super King

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

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

Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

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

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Classic Family Suite

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

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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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

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

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About the area

Christchurch

A stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel places you in the heart of Christchurch, steps from Cathedral Square and Christchurch I-SITE. .This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Sumner Beach and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Lyttelton Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • New Regent Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sakimoto Japanese Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪OGB Bar & Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Distinction Christchurch Hotel offers 179 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 179 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 648 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The Snapper was bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was special.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jignesh

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torben

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

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sukalpa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Heng

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ning

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

RAVI KUMAR

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

6/10 Okay

TAE HONG

I booked king bedroom. They gave me
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, easy walking distance to shops and eating places. Staff were helpful. Our one-bedroom suite was clean and comfortable, but there was not enough lighting provided for reading in the sitting/dining area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAIDEEP

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Huey

Staff was clueless
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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