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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Hagley Park

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A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a visible restaurant named 'Accor Live Limitless'.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV screen.
A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. Tables with chairs are arranged in the dining area.
A modern conference room with a long table, black chairs, a projector screen, and a large plant wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with a view, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a bed with a white headboard, a bedside table with a kettle, and a window with a city view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a suitcase.

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, and a wall-mounted control panel.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a glass shower enclosure, a bed with white bedding, a small white table, and a seating area with a white sofa.

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room

A compact hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a small desk with a chair.

Double Room

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

View all photos for Family Double Room (City Urban)

A bunk bed room with a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window.

Family Double Room (City Urban)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Interior Room

A modern hotel room with a bed, a small table with a kettle, a shower area, and a glass-enclosed bathroom.

Double Interior Room

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

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall-mounted control panel.

Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

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

About the neighborhood

Christchurch

Christchurch City Centre stay.A stay at this Christchurch City Centre hotel places you steps from The Crossing and within a 5-minute walk of Cashel Street Shopping Area. Cathedral Square and Christchurch Tram 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
  • Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagley Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Brew Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Akin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gogi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café 165 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk

About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5-star hotel near Hagley Park
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 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 28 for adults and NZD 14 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 28.00 for adults and NZD 14.00 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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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).

Property class

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 Oct 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch on Nov 1, 2026 start from $56, including 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 7 mi (19-min drive) from Sumner Beach and 6.8 mi (18-min drive) from New Brighton 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 28.00 for adults and NZD 14.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1039 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, clean & comfortable bed, friendly staff and nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome room, great location and very friendly staff, I would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and had a nice tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect central accommodation allowing all travelers for all reasons access to the absolute best that chch has to offer. Great value, friendly staff, and close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are so courteous and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room....good for 1 person stay...in city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff super helpful. Will use thus hotel next time I am in christchurch
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, handy for the theatres, ahops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Twas very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay for adventure travellers small unit but cozy and in best place in town ❤️❤️❤️ I’ll come back great friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected, handy and well priced property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Ideally located for easy walking or getting the buses or tram, restaurants and sights, Breakfree was a great choice for my short stay in Christchurch. Staff really helpful, great initiative to skip the room clean and the bar/restaurant in foyer to have a drink/meal after a long day exploring
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great place for central stays
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was really good value for money. Perfect for a short central stay. Shops, restaurants and the stadium all within walking distance. Bed was comfortable, room quiet and warm. Breakfast was nice too. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean, they hwve really comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Go to for quick trips, compact, clean and comfortable room are my choice when traveling for work as I’m only there to sleep. Ticks all the boxes for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in, the room was smaller than I expected but very clean and comfortable and the location was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but the room was tiny and we had nowhere to open our suitcases.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location & Affordable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely lovely and helpful. The location was excellent being in the heart of the city close to lots of city attractions and things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

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