Located in Christchurch, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch is in the city center. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by The Arts Centre, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Riverside Market and Cashel Mall. Hagley Park and Christchurch Art Gallery are two other places to visit that come recommended.
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
The Rockpool Bar - 6 min walk
The Craft Embassy - 6 min walk
Kaiser Brew Garden - 7 min walk
Rollickin Gelato Café - 7 min walk
Inati Restaurant - 4 min walk
About this property
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Luxury eco-certified hotel refurbished in 2022 and located near Hagley Park
Located close to The Arts Centre and Christchurch Art Gallery, The Observatory Hotel Christchurch provides a grocery/convenience store, concerts and live shows, and an art gallery on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
A water dispenser, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
49-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
English, Filipino, Hindi, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
24-hour gym
Art gallery
Bicycle rentals
Books
Concerts/live shows
Library
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
269 square feet of conference space
Meeting room
Spa
Couples treatment rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Height-adjustable showerhead
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
3 buildings
3 floors
Built in 1896
Communal living room
Renovated entire property - May 2022
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels
Entertainment
49-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 25 for adults and NZD 25 for children
Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
National rating
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
Property is also known as
The Observatory Christchurch
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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Gorgeous historic property with wonderful character and a lovely public space to meet others and sip coffee & tea. Yummy gratis shortbread cookies too... Enjoyed the breakfast as well. Don't stay anywhere else in Christchurch! Great value.
This is a beautiful hotel, spacious rooms with beautiful decor. We would definitely return here. Can’t say enough positive things about the experience.
Wonderful boutique hotel on the old University of Canterbury campus. There’s more than a bit of Oxbridge about the buildings, which have all the charm you could ask for. The receptionists were helpful and kind. The nearby dining (and wine-tasting) options were excellent. Best of all, the hotel is across the street for the amazing botanical garden and Harley Park. We’ll be back!