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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Cathedral Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Christchurch Casino
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Windowless)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Double Beds (City Urban)

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Inner Urban)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room (City Urban)

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1002)
The price is CHF 51
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
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About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a business centre, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch offers 263 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Crossing. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a business centre, 3 meeting rooms and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from The Crossing and High Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available.

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

This 3.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Korean

Property amenities

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 transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (150 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately NZD 25.00 for adults and from NZD 12.5 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael, Wellington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
A very unfriendly receptionist when I was trying to arrange a car park space. Also once I eventually managed to get a space I was not informed there as an associated cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aloka

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here. It was very a convenient location for downtown Christchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bridget

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The double room we booked was tiny. I was not made aware of this when I booked. There was literally around 2 square feet of floor space. There was no window or natural light. You could only access the bed from one side. There was no storage space. It was claustrophobic. If this was a hotel in Hong Kong I would understand the limited space but this was in New Zealand. Accor Hotels should be embarrassed to have this as part of their chain. Despite this the staff were lovely - helpful, friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hot l European style. The lamb shank was excellent at restaurant. Close to everything including city buses, shopping. My wife and I really enjoyed stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The thermostat did not work in our room and they chased us out of the seating area after 9pm, even though the restaurant was closed?!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Wei

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Let me start by saying what's great about this property, the location and the staff. Unfortunately, the hotel's AC/ACMV system has a mind of its own that ruined the experience profoundly. The first night, it near explodes at 4:30am and despite the hotel (apparently) servicing it the same day, the second night's result was replacing the loud noise with a low drone that even earplugs couldn't block out. Turning it off wasn't an option as the windows don't open and even cutting off the power to the room by removing the key card doesn't deactivate/reset the ACMV which is on 24/7. Losing 2 nights sleep after a hideously long flight truly ruined my stay in CHC. Thus unfortunately, the poor rating overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just spent one night and I had a lovely room and I love your meal at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Good parking options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well priced and located
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly reception people. Comfy bed. Great breakfast. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a private room with a private bathroom. It was quiet and comfortable. Some construction in the area while I was there. Close to the Botanic Gardens, shuttles and busses, the stadium once it is complete, many restaurants and more. Some minor leaking from the shower onto the carpet kept this from being 5/5 for cleanliness. Once construction in the area is completed, the area will be very nice as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tupolesava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great room for a short term stay. Loved that it was in the city and close to a lot of restaurants and cafes. Staff are helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a weekend visit to Christchurch. Room was clean and tidy. Bed was comfy. Bathroom was kind of cool and functional
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Choose wisely

Be cautious when booking because there is a No Window option. I commented it was like a prison but truthfully, it's more like an interior cabin on a cruise ship. Teeny. My last morning, my tour pick up was at 0630. I requested a cup of coffee and was told "not until 7." So. Paid for a breakfast and didn't even get a coffee let alone any food. You would think if they are prepping a buffet every morning, at least the coffee would be done early!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mr KW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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