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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property
Christchurch city living meets urban convenience with high-speed WiFi and a fitness center, all just a short stroll from the peaceful greenery of Hagley Park

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BreakFree on Cashel in downtown Christchurch is a practical base for city exploration. Guests can use the on-site gym, in-room WiFi, and restaurant. Helpful staff and dry cleaning services add convenience, with Hagley Park nearby.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is NT$1,460
NT$1,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room (City Urban) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room (City Urban)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Interior Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Interior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • 214 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

Christchurch City Centre, a neighborhood in Christchurch with great shopping, is home to BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch. While the natural beauty of New Brighton Beach and Sumner Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Lyttelton Harbour. High Street and Margaret Mahy Playground are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
Map
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Christchurch
    Cathedral Square
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Regent Street featuring signage as well as a small group of people
    New Regent Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Botanic Gardens in Christchurch City
    Hagley Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Riverside Market
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

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
  • Smash Palace
    3 min walk
  • KFC
    4 min walk
  • Mexico
    2 min walk

About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Hotel located in Christchurch City Centre
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • An elevator, 3 meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 263 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

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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 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

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 center

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital 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 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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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)

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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

Is BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 2026/1/28, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch on 2026/2/9 start from NT$1,460, 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.

How much is parking?

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch doesn't offer parking.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this hotel is steps from The Crossing, City New Life Church, and High Street. Cashel Street Shopping Area and Cathedral Square are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giorgia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely kind and helpful, spotless room , great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, sport on the tves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, comfy bed, clean linen and bathroom, very dated furniture/decor, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really friendly and my room was very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Service personnel are nice and friendly. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely Rooms small but doable for 1 person
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was super friendly and very helpful. Location is fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron 't

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay, the staff were all very helpful. We enjoyed having our breakfasts and dinners at the hotel, the food was delicious. The rooms were nice a quiet and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff friendly and very helpful. The food in the restaurant was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a couple staying just for one night, location was central to everything, room was good. Liked the 24/7 front desk as we were checking in later
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Small internal room fine: travelling alone, short stay, dark/quiet = great sleep. Whole place is very clean. Well serviced.
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless every day. Staff are invaluable, and good service is provided.
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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff in all areas were excellent. Room was great and great pricing. Restaurant food was top notch
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Anisha

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely central place. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean affordable great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night and room did exactly what I needed. It was small, cosy and clean but no windows can’t be quite claustrophobic so wouldn’t do it for more than one night. The team were all helpful and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qingyi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff including dining staff were extremely helpful and warm. Rooms were very clean. Location is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Gliceria

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet room and slept soundly on good quality bedding. Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025