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4.7 out of 5

"Great place to stay nice and quiet in the room even though you are right in town. " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 26 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch puts you in the heart of Christchurch, within just a 10-minute stroll of Christchurch Casino and Cathedral Square. Highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi.

The Hoi Polloi Bar is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of limited parking.

Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-star Christchurch City Centre hotel include Hagley Park and Papanui Road.

Twin Studio

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$169* Per night/room 23 Apr. - 24 Apr.

Accessible King Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

King Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch ratings based on 72 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Everyone (25) Couples (19) Family (7)
5 out of 5
Great place to stay nice and quiet in the room even though you are right in town.

Posted by on 26 Mar. 2024

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27 Mar. 2024 by Sid

Thank you for your feedback.We are glad you enjoyed your stay.We hope to see you again sometime.

5 out of 5
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Posted by on 26 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Great location, very friendly staff

Posted by on 25 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
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Posted by on 5 Mar. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Mar. 2024 by Ding Wang - Assistant Front Office Manager

Dear George,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a rating.We hope you welcome you back again and we will aim for a 5 start rating.We look forward to seeing you again soon.Best Regards,Ding WangAssistant Front Office Manager

4 out of 5
Friendly on arrival. Looked after our bags for the day after check out. Nice clean room with good view

Posted by on 20 Jan. 2024

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22 Jan. 2024 by Sid

Hi Sue,Thank you for your honest feedback. We are glad we could make your stay comfortable.Our staff contributing to your enjoyable stay makes us feel really proud and would continue to carry on our services with smile and best dedication.We are looking forward to having you stay with us again.

5 out of 5
Liked it was close to square Dining options & not too expensive Comfortable bed Nothing we didn’t like

Posted by on 27 Dec. 2023

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27 Dec. 2023 by Siddhartha

Hi Mary,Thank you for your feedback.We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us.We hope to see you again.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 27 Dec. 2023

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30 Dec. 2023 by Ding Wang - Assistant Front Office Manager

Dear Craig,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate the rating. We look forward to seeing you again soon.Best Regards,Ding WangAssistant Front Office Manager

4 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Feb. 2024 by Ding Wang - Assistant Front Office Manager

Hi Martin,We are pleased to hear your stay was satisfactory, we look forward to seeing you again!Best Regards,Ding WangAssistant Front Office Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on 6 Nov. 2023

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30 Dec. 2023 by Ding Wang - Assistant Front Office Manager

Dear Diane,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate the rating.We look forward to seeing you again soon.Best Regards,Ding WangAssistant Front Office Manager

5 out of 5
Had an amazing stay, place is nice and modern and the restaurant food is beautiful. Highly recommend

Posted by on 11 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

20 Oct. 2023 by Ding Wang - Assistant Front Office Manager

Dear David,Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased that you enjoyed the food in the Hoi Polloi and your stay was enjoyable.We look forward to welcoming you again!Best regards,Ding WangAssistant Front Office Manager

About the Carnmore Hotel Christchurch

Location 840 Colombo St, Christchurch, Canterbury 8013

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Carnmore Hotel Christchurch also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. This 4-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Christchurch Railway Station (5.6 km / 3.5 mi)

Room Amenities

Carnmore Hotel Christchurch offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Smart television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily.

The Hoi Polloi Bistro - Onsite bistro.

The Hoi Polloi Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 24–32 for adults, and NZD 12–16 for children

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

Hotel Names

  • Cosa Hotel
  • Carnmore Christchurch
  • Carnmore Hotel Christchurch Hotel
  • Carnmore Hotel Christchurch Christchurch
  • Carnmore Hotel Christchurch Hotel Christchurch

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.