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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$1,288
NT$1,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - 2026/1/29

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

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

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Regent Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagley Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pink Lady Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Masters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dainty - ‬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), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • 3 meeting rooms, a vending machine, and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk and an elevator
  • 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 2025/12/28, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch on 2026/1/28 start from NT$1,288, 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 Cashel Mall 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

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good place to stay will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, good breakfast, excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, good room for a solo traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room great staff
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Gliceria

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff wonderfully helpful but room was tiny,knew it was advertised as a pod but not expecting it as small as it was. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is right in the city centre and close to all the shops. The room was not large but storage space under the bed means all luggage can be stowed there. Tiny bathroom but very good shower. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the bed was comfortable, good sized fridge and television. Overall cosy, nice use of space. In a great location for those seeking shopping, restaurants, entertainment and transport.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was awesome, many thanks to the front desk for fantastic location recommendations!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were friendly and helpful. Room was spotless. Check in easy. Location less than 3 minutes‘ level walk from the bus terminal so easy access to the airport and Intercity bus routes, as well as Christchurch city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025