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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Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United Kingdom 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 United States
    Such a cool property with amazing rooms and wonderful breakfast
  • Kristina
    United States 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...
  • Garry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly staff Beautifully presented rooms set in an historic building close to the centre of the city.
  • David
    United States United States
    You could not find a better location in Christchurch. It would be very doable to spend the entire day at the Arts Centre, which surrounds the hotel. There was a lovely wine bar, two great cafes, galleries, museum, library, and a stellar...
  • Toni
    United States United States
    Very much liked the unique decor and the mix of color and patterns. The room had a very comfortable bed and pillows. Room was quiet.
  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    The building is absolutely stunning, the location couldn't be better and the staff were amazing.
  • Xiang
    United States United States
    Beautiful building, excellent location and services.
  • Yan
    United States United States
    It is at an excellent location. I could only wish I had booked a few more nights so that I could walk around to explore the neighborhood. The building and the overall atmosphere feels very historic. Given the crazy inflation in the states for...
  • Georgina
    United States United States
    Loved this place. Beautifully appointed, great location, quiet, and comfortable. Special requests such as printing and scanning were fulfilled. Staff could be friendlier. Breakfast place could have better choices of pastry and protein.

Hotel area info

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 $118. 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
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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.

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