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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$98
includes taxes & fees
18 July - 19 July

Room options

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Double Interior Room

Double Interior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | City view

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow-top bed
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | City view

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Double Room (City Urban)

Family Double Room (City Urban)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Christchurch Public Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pink Lady Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Best Turkish Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Kebab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stranges Lane - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Eco-certified hotel near Hagley Park
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 centre and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • 3 meeting rooms, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • A vending machine and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for 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 such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 40-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and phones

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

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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 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 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

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

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.

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: 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

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 11 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch on 18 Jul 2025 start from NZ$98.1, 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.

How much is parking at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Crossing and Hagley Park. High Street and Cashel Street Shopping Area are also within 5 minutes.

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

$3 for breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Often stay here, because it is totally safe and reliable for a single woman.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Wonderful staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Wonderful stay! Lovely staff, the man at the cafe had the best custoner service last night really nice food. Very welcoming lady at service desk. Room was great nuce and quiet bed was so comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Very neat and customer service was very good. Very pleased with our stay here in this hotel. Will definitely book in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Close to shop
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Cosy rooms, control over aircon/heating and great to be able to make a cup of tea right away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Good price for a simple room overnight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff. Very convenient for shopping, close enough to walk everywhere
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Hard to find great accommodation within city area with parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

BreakFree was nice and central and had a really good vibe. Staff were very friendly and helpful and rostered 24 hours so there was always someone to help.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Cheap city centre location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It had everything i needed and verg close to venue that i was attending for one person room ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Modern and unfussy. Friendly staff. Good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

A good location, clean, safe, good restaurant and bar, engaging and helpful staff. I'd gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Centrally located for shopping, transport and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice and handy has all you need
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Close to town
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Good to live, nice service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Really cost effective. Small room but perfect for one.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Would highly recommend to all
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Bathroom was a bit interesting - very small but functional. Raised bed and mirror was very nice. Loved the bar and dining area
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Well priced and located
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025