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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Hagley Park

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is AU$78
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Explore the area

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165 Cashel Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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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
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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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen 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
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 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

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 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

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Family Double Room (City Urban)

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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Double Interior Room

Double Interior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (City Urban)

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

About the area

Christchurch

At BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch you'll be within steps of The Crossing and High Street. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Christchurch City Centre hotel, attractions include Hagley Park and Lyttelton Harbour.

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

  • ‪Akin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Masters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Best Turkish Food Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mexico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Kebab House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

Hotel with a restaurant, near Hagley Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch.

This 3.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 263 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch offers 263 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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

What is the cancellation policy at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch on 1 Dec 2025 start from AU$77.92, 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.

Are there any beaches close to BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

The closest beach to BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch is New Brighton Beach (9.1 km).

What makes BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch.

Does BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

No, BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch?

No, only service animals are allowed.

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1007 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

8/10 Good

Haley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny room but great price, location and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was all I needed. Perfect for a short stay and easy access to amenities. Location is great. Keep up the good work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grest
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So convenient to the centre city and all the attractions. All you need for a clean, friendly and safe stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not sure if its all rooms, but the one i was in had a shelf that butts right up against the foot of the bed. As a taller guy, i kicked the heck out of my toes on that thing all night. Also the tile in the toilet/shower area is smooth and really slippery when its wet. Could probably use a stick-down mat or one of those spray-on treatments to make it anti-slip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfree is a great option for anyone travelling to Christchurch. The location is perfect in the city centre, Riverside and other restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but well set up and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing accommodation

Amazing staff, great menu, lovely clean room
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Christchurch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shop
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Often stay here, because it is totally safe and reliable for a single woman.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Krunalkumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was not as expected. Family room is too small and no privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Christchurch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Space was too narrow in double bed room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little tired, but cozy and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gurwinder

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed by warm and friendly staff—nothing was ever too much trouble. The room had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The location is fantastic, within walking distance to all my favourite shopping spots, the Christchurch Bus Interchange, and the Riverside Market. I would definitely stay at BreakFree on Cashel again and highly recommend it to my family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Westland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Westland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hard to find great accommodation within city area with parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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