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Distinction Christchurch Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Enjoy a convenient breakfast spread with a variety of cereals, bread, and beverages.
Guests can enjoy convenient car rentals and services at Distinction.
Experience the stylish lobby with a round ottoman centerpiece, comfortable seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
Superior Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Two large beds with matching headboards, a sofa, and armchairs create a comfortable seating area with a flat-screen TV.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is 2.535.381 ₫
2.915.688 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Room options

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Super King | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Super King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic King Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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

Classic 1 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Super King | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Super King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagley Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪O.G.B - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cathedral Junction - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Hagley Park
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym at Distinction Christchurch Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a conference centre and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 179 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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18 Aug - 19 Aug
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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 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

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 per cent

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Christchurch Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

As of 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Christchurch Hotel on 4 Aug 2025 start from 2.535.381 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

Valet parking is available for NZD 35.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Distinction Christchurch Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Distinction Christchurch Hotel located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cathedral Square and Hagley Park. Chalice and Christchurch I-SITE are just steps away.

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Distinction Christchurch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 583 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms. Comfortable beds. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spacious and clean room. Hotel in convenient location in walking distance to many restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property that is close to a lot of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff all around. Soecial shoutout to tbe housekeeping staff they was so kind. I will be recommending this hotel to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
The beds were incredibly comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chance

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

Loved it

Great place to stay in Christchurch, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Responsive helpful staff. Wonderful dinner in restaurant. Laundry facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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The location was good, very convenient for walking around the city. The staff were excellent and the stay was stress-free. The room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly Moo Kean

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of my favourite hotels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shinichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service by hotel, great access to shopping areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay, walking distance to everything as it was right in the city. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yew Seong

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old hotel that had underwent upgrades and become a modern establishment but maintaining old school flavours. Large rooms and bathroom with jacuzzi. Central in location and walkable to all the attractions. Excellent hotel to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best property we have stayed at in NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really helpful friendly staff - hotel was well situated for our purpose , we could walk to our venue and around the city
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Large comfortable family suite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Great stay

Great place to stay comfiest and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dry nice- great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel with quite nicely decorated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the front desk staff were friendly and very helpful - thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room felt luxurious and was very clean. The check in process was easy and the staff were incredibly helpful with luggage and with finding ice. The valet parking was a bit expensive ($35NZD) and self parking is not an option. Overall the hotel is worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025