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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property
Hotel in Christchurch with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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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

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$65
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Double Room (City Urban)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Family Double Room (City Urban)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Double Interior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

Highlights

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

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
  • ‪Kebab Masters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Kebab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pink Lady - ‬1 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 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
  • A lift, luggage storage and 3 meeting rooms
  • A vending machine and smoke-free property
  • 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.

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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 at the property

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 21 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch on 18 Dec, 2025 start from S$65.12, 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 hotel is steps away from City New Life Church and High Street. Cashel Street Shopping Area and Cashel Mall are also within 5 minutes.

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1008 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 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

Roger

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

10/10 Excellent

Bevan

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

Marlo

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

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room nice and clean,Freindly Staff,Great Breakfast,highly recommend Would stay here again thanks Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful! I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone going to explore Christchurch
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very small but expected from reviews and very reasonably priced which makes sense .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff were courteous, helpful and friendly, loved the location. We had a lovely coffee downstairs before checkout. The room was a bit tight, but we can’t complain because the price was so good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok for the money and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value option. Will use again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Bathroom a bit small. Staff were courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so wonderful. Very friendly. Super efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interior rooms are small but have everything you need. Staff were all very friendly and professional. Breakfast was well stocked and had good choices. Internet wifi speed was very slow generally <3MBS is not good enough for a hotel wifi service.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well priced, great inner city location, excellent facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a good overnights stay Bed was comfy and i had everything i needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Amenities
Perfect size room for me small compact for late arrival well priced nice friendly bar down stairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small space. Shower pressure was good. Friendly staff. Cozy hotel restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small , which I knew would be, but it was a shame there wasn’t a window I could open for fresh air. Super close to new stadium. Check in nice and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Restaurant wa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025