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Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

4.0 star property
Travelers savor memorable meals and find themselves just steps from Cathedral Square at this centrally located hotel in Christchurch's vibrant heart.

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Carnmore Hotel Christchurch offers practical comforts and conveniences. The on-site restaurant and bar leave guests curious for more. WiFi, dry cleaning, tour assistance, and luggage storage round out the amenities at this well-positioned base for exploring Christchurch.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
6 June - 7 June
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About this property

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

  • Upscale hotel near Christchurch Casino
  • Located close to Cathedral Square and Christchurch Public Hospital, Carnmore Hotel Christchurch provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and concierge services
    • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and smoke-free property
    • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, central location and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 88 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and cots/infant beds

Awards and affiliations

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

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.

Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 32 for adults and from NZD 16 for children
  • Self-parking fee: NZD 25 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 20 per day (164 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Is Carnmore Hotel Christchurch pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carnmore Hotel Christchurch?

As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carnmore Hotel Christchurch on 6 Jun 2026 start from NZ$174, 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 Carnmore Hotel Christchurch?

Self-parking is available for NZD 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Carnmore Hotel Christchurch?

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

What time is check-out at Carnmore Hotel Christchurch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carnmore Hotel Christchurch located?

Located in Christchurch City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Christchurch Casino, Cathedral Square and Hagley Park. Papanui Road and Christchurch Public Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 887 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 887 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 887 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 887 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 887 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel - everything about it was great!! The room and bathroom were spacious, modern and clean. The best part was the super friendly and helpful staff - both in reception and in the restaurant. The food was awesome too. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, very clean and staff friendly and helpful. Easy walk into central Christchurch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Yes lovely room good amenities shops near by
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with a decent amount of space in the studio room. Very near the town center and easy to walk from.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yong Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly and we were offered chocolate brownie upon check in. Room was clean and shower was great with strong water pressure. Parking was sorted out nicely as the hotel offered pre-booking. Overall comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was great. Staff, Hotel, Amenities, Location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great room. The location is very convenient to everything downtown chch. We were there for just one night, but the stay was excellent. The shower was fantastic. The room included nice design touches. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, staff great and a lovely breakfast that wasn't lukewarm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lily

Location, room condition & front desk service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and comfortable and staff are helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free parking on Salisbury Street, quiet room, staff were friendly and 10 minute walk to the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AJITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent and helpful reception staff espe ially trainee
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Noirin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, quiet and had everything we needed. The staff were helpful and welcoming. The breakfast buffet offered a good range of options. Cathedral Square was about a 15 minute walk from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, v clean and comfortable with all the amenities we needed. We managed to park outside with no charge. Staff were really welcoming (English lady Came from Bath in UK). Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THe breakfast was fresh, though some of the fruits were not fully ripe. Otherwise, it was a tasty and diverse selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location. Quiet rooms. The staff were very nice. Would stay here again. Highly recommend if planning a trip to Christchurch
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Altaf Hussain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a pleasant stay. The staff is very friendly and helped us with all our requests. The hotel room was clean and had a nice comfy bed. Also very close to the town center. I’d certainly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, a short walk from the all the beautiful sights in the heart of town. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean & fresh, local produce led dining. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zwe Wint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with nice and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food in Hoi Polloi was delicious. Staff all friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here - room was modern and clean, bed was comfortable and easy to find, within walking distance to eateries. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff and lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025