The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
-43.531836, 172.628567Overview
5-star boutique hotel within the historic Arts Centre Precinct
Rooms & Design
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch offers individually designed rooms featuring locally crafted furniture and unique architectural textures. Each room includes air conditioning, a safety deposit box, and a flat-screen TV. The hotel also provides a variety of room types such as the Observatory Deluxe Room and Prestige Skylight Room, each with distinct design elements.
Amenities & Services
Guests have access to the Drawing Room Lounge, a curated space with a selection of books for reading. The hotel provides a fitness centre with premium gym facilities and offers bicycle rental for exploring nearby cycling routes. Additional services include concierge assistance, 24-hour front desk, and massage options such as back, foot, and full body treatments.
Location
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch is situated within the Arts Centre Precinct, less than 1 km from the city centre. Nearby attractions include the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Canterbury Museum, and the Bridge of Remembrance. The hotel is also close to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and offers easy access to walking tours.
Dining
A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, including juice, fresh pastries, pancakes, and cheese. The hotel also offers wine and champagne options for guests. Coffee and tea are available in the rooms and the common areas, with a Nespresso machine provided in the room.
Business & Accessibility
The hotel provides meeting and banquet facilities, along with fax/photocopying services for business travellers. Accessibility features include a lower bathroom sink, raised toilet, and toilet with grab rails in wheelchair-accessible rooms. The property also offers electric vehicle charging stations and private parking for $30 per day.
- Location: Within the Arts Centre Precinct, less than 1 km from city centre
- Rooms: Individually designed rooms with locally crafted furniture
- Amenities: Drawing Room Lounge with curated book selection and fitness centre
- Dining: Continental buffet breakfast with pastries, pancakes, and cheese
- Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, and bicycle rental
- Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails and lower sinks
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site car park
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
Welcome drink
Fitness centre
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Golf course
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
| 💵 Lowest room price | 114 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 700 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 9.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Christchurch, CHC |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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