BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Christchurch City Centre

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Business center
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Front of property
Standard Twin Room | Living area | 40-inch TV with digital channels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, New Regent Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Double Room (City Urban)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Interior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

  • City view
  • 214 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre stay.With a stay at this Christchurch City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from City New Life Church and High Street. The Crossing and Cashel Street Shopping Area are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • New Regent Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Akin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smash Palace - ‬3 min walk

About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5-star hotel in Christchurch City Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 3 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch.

This 3.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 263 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch offers 263 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free for up to 2 hours per day

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 25 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 25.00 for adults and NZD 12.5 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Free WiFi in public areas is limited to 2 hours per day.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

BreakFree Cashel Hotel Christchurch
BreakFree Cashel Hotel
BreakFree Cashel Christchurch
BreakFree Cashel

Frequently asked questions

How close is BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch to the airport?

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch is 10.5 mi (24-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

As of Feb 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch on Mar 1, 2026 start from $48.75, 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.

Does BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch.

How close is BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch to the beach?

This hotel is 6.8 mi (18-min drive) from New Brighton Beach and 7 mi (19-min drive) from Sumner Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 25.00 for adults and NZD 12.5 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Christchurch Casino (13-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch have a pool?

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch does not have a pool.

Does BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch to downtown Christchurch?

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch is 0.2 mi away from Christchurch.

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel. very pleased
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great room very happy will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Umm no! Just no! Not enough room. Jammed into a tiny room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small rooms but did the job
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok very very tiny
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very small but expected from reviews and very reasonably priced which makes sense .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value option. Will use again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, great check in service, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small , which I knew would be, but it was a shame there wasn’t a window I could open for fresh air. Super close to new stadium. Check in nice and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff were courteous, helpful and friendly, loved the location. We had a lovely coffee downstairs before checkout. The room was a bit tight, but we can’t complain because the price was so good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and staff were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gliceria, Belleville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good foods in the restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great place to stay for a couple of nights. The rooms are small, but they have everything you need for a great price. Friendly staff, great location and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr R A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly helpful people, clean, varied menu
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so wonderful. Very friendly. Super efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful! I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone going to explore Christchurch
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

farah

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025