The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
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Overview

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch offers 33 rooms within 15 minutes' walk of Cardboard Cathedral. This hotel also provides car rentals to explore the area.

Location

Located 350 metres from Canterbury Museum, the accommodation is quite close to 2011 quake memorials. The 5-star hotel is just a minute's drive from Hagley Park. There is New Regent Street approximately a 5-minute drive away, while Interchange bus station a 10-minute walk from this property.

For those travelling from afar, Christchurch airport is 20 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The rooms include a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea making facilities, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience. Also, this Christchurch hotel features carpet flooring. Providing a roll-in shower, some bathrooms come with bathrobes.

Eat & Drink

Guests can try European dishes at the restaurant Cook 'N' With Gas located a 5-minute walk away.

A full breakfast is served at the price of NZD 25 per person per day. 

Leisure & Business

The Observatory Hotel goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10 am
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of NZD 25 per person per day. 
Building
Number of rooms:33
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Rooms and availability

Ground Floor Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
Elegant Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Foot massage

TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

💵 Lowest room price 247 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
✈️ Distance to airport 9.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Christchurch, CHC

Location

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9 Hereford Street The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8013
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9 Hereford Street The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8013
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Museum
Canterbury Museum
310 m
Bridge
Bridge of Remembrance
560 m
Gallery
Christchurch Art Gallery
510 m
Montreal St
2011 quake memorials
530 m
Fountain
Peacock Fountain
210 m
33 Rolleston Avenue
Christ's College
350 m
68 Oxford Terrace Corner of Oxford Terrace and Montreal Street
Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
390 m
Waterloo Place
Statue of Robert Falcon Scott
410 m
Christchurch Botanical Gardens
William Sefton Moorhouse Statue
130 m
Museum
CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art
350 m
Museum
Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities
30 m
2 Worcester Boulevard
Rutherford's Den
70 m
Market
The Arts Centre te Matatiki Toi Ora
300 m
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Avon River
580 m
Restaurant
Fiddlesticks Restaurant and Bar
290 m
Restaurant
Cook 'N' With Gas
320 m
Restaurant
Curator's House Restaurant
210 m
Restaurant
Zen Sushi and Dumplings
320 m
Restaurant
The Astro Lounge
400 m
Restaurant
Universo Brasserie & Bar
330 m
Restaurant
The Kitchen Cafe
240 m

Reviews of The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

8.0 /10
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  • Great
    8.0

    It's a modern and luxurious hotel with an astonishing restaurant. The location is handy and perfectly comfortable, 10 km from the airport. Have a drink at the wine bar.

    Can’t fault anything about it.

    Margaret United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    The double room with comfortable bed and spacious bathroom, facilities worked for us...

    Walter United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.2

    The double room had a good interior decor. The staff was extremely helpful, very amiable, and had good manners. The hotel is located centrally, just a 10-15 minute walk from a public art gallery.

    George United States, 
  • Very good
    7.8

    The Wheelchair Accessible room was spacious with a comfortable bed

    The interior decor was pleasing and well-maintained. The staff was attentive and friendly. Great location near bars and cafés.

    Megan United States, 
  • Very good
    7.6

    The rooms have comfy beds and stylish interior decor. They also come with a bedroom 🛏️. It's in a great location in the city with beautiful views.

    Art United States, 
  • Great
    8.2

    The rooms here are pretty quiet, and the bathrooms are really nice. Plus, it's in a great spot for checking out cool Māori galleries nearby! 🌟

    Philip United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    fab very central location right by the botanical gardens, galleries and museum as well as restaurants and bars and the beautiful city of christchurch. the staff was exceptional & exceptionally nice.

    No issues.

    Trevor United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.2

    I was pleased to find a wheelchair accessible room with stylish decor and a spacious bathroom, it was easy and hassle-free.

    Frank United States, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    The room is well-appointed and perfectly clean with comfortable bed and spacious bathroom, also they can offer wake-up service. Please let the attentive and helpful staff know of our gratefulness for a very relaxing stay

    Robert United States, 
  • Very good
    7.4

    Convenient location with cafes, restaurants 🍽️, Punting over the Avon River 🚣, and Tram nearby. Close to everything you need to explore the area!

    Carolyn United States, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    The staff here are very friendly, the room is spacious and has a comfortable bed, and there are many facilities provided including central heating, personal safe, and multi-channel TV.

    John United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.2

    The hotel of choice in Christchurch. Well priced hip new property. Well-appointed and functional units with comfortable bed, a good interior decor, for example, and competent staff. Convenient location, not too far away from a sprawling urban park.

    Rowland United Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.8

    The hotel is reasonably clean, and the staff is genuinely helpful and efficient. It has a perfect location close to cafes, gardens, restaurants, bars, and the park. It's very convenient and in the center of the city, as well as the arts center.

    Ellen United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    This place is conveniently located near the Botanical gardens, galleries, and museum, with a great spot to relax at the nearby Duo Dining Room & Bar offering rooms with a view.

    Laura United States, 
  • Great
    8.2

    Marvellous location for visiting bars and restaurants walking distance to the hotel. The staff was amiable at all levels.

    Lawrence United Kingdom, 
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