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Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre

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Bar (on property)
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)
Property amenity
Point of interest
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July

Explore the area

Map
764 Colombo Street, Christchurch, 8011
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Isaac Theatre Royal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hagley Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, City View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View (High Floor)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View (High Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Low Floor)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Low Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Low Floor)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Low Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Christchurch

A luxury stay in the heart of Christchurch awaits you at Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG. Within steps you'll find Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and Isaac Theatre Royal. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Market Place Restaurant, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Christchurch City Centre hotel include Hagley Park and Canterbury Museum.

What's nearby

  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Isaac Theatre Royal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagley Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Place Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O.G.B - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cathedral Junction - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Christchurch Tramway Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Child Sister - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Christchurch hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 204 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 290 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2017
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG offers 204 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (NZD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 38 for adults and NZD 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe 1851
  • Market Place Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per day

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 38 for adults and from NZD 25 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: NZD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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 and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Crowne Plaza Christchurch Hotel
Crowne Plaza Christchurch
Crowne Plaza Christchurch
Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Christchurch an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG Christchurch
Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG?

Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG?

As of 6 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG on 27 Jul 2025 start from NZ$179.00, 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.

Is parking available at Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG?

Yep, Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG has a secured uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for NZD 25 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG?

The closest beach to Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG is New Brighton Beach (9.4 km).

Does Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG?

No, Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 995 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 995 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 995 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 995 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 995 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine Florence Warland

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Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More than delivered on my expectation….
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tv and internet down for almost 24 hours April. 1 and 2. Unacceptable for international hotel in 21st century
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location and staff

Beautiful hotel located on the tram hop on hop off circuit. A great way to find your way around the city. Great book in staff member organised a room with a view on a higher floor. Easy car parking in secure area next door. Excellent hotel for food across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prof Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great hotel… it ticks all the boxes!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff, clean & well appointed rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern hotel close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
A nice clean hotel in central location and with parking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staying at Crowne Plaza was fantastic. The staff are really the best parts of New Zealand brought together, laid-back and friendly character mixed with really great attention to detail. Highly impressed and will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yashan Zarir

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New, modern, clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a good location in Christchurch. 10 minute walk to the riverside market. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Only downside was the parking at the property was a bit expensive. I would park in the lot across the street. Otherwise a great hotel and I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is worth the cost they even have a juicer and fresh fruit also omelettes or pancakes made to order. Rooms were nice and it was close to great restaurants like downstair and 27 steps
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to town - gym facilities. Bar nice. Comfortable and convenient for my 84yr old Mum and a wheelchair was available for her to use so we could take her into town easily and she could shop and go to restaurants easily. Hotel restaurant convenient and the bar good
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025