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Stay & Valet Christchurch Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Stay & Valet Christchurch

Pass us your keys, secure valet parking is included in this deal during your stay.
+ $50 food & beverage credit & FREE unlimited WiFi.
From $349 per night.
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Treat the Family Christchurch Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Perfect Weekend or School Holidays Deal

Treat the Family Christchurch

1 night in a spacious Family Suite + breakfast in central Christchurch.
FREE unlimited WiFi & complimentary valet car parking.
From $556 per night for 2 adults & 2 children.
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Business Traveller Deal Christchurch Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Business Traveller Deal Christchurch

Bed & breakfast + $60 food & beverage credit, FREE valet carparking & FREE unlimited WiFi.
From $390 per night
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Romantic Getaway Christchurch Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Romantic Getaway Christchurch

Perfect for date night with your significant other, special anniversary, wedding or honeymoon gift.
1 night in a luxurious Suite, bottle of sparkling wine, $100 food & beverage credit & breakfast for 2 + FREE valet carparking.
From $524 per night.
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High Tea Experience - Christchurch Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Urban escape with High Tea in the heart of Christchurch's CBD

High Tea Experience - Christchurch

Perfect for a special occasion shared with a friend or loved one
1 night in a luxurious Superior Hotel Room, High Tea + glass of bubbly wine for 2 people. Also includes breakfast, FREE valet carparking & unlimited WiFi.
From $434 for 2 people.
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Distinction Christchurch Hotel

DISTINCTION HOTELS GROUP 4-STAR PLUS GOLD COLLECTION & 100% NEW ZEALAND OWNED & OPERATED
The renovated Distinction Christchurch Hotel is an urban escape combining sophisticated smarts and familiar warmth whilst standing proud amongst the buzz of the rejuvenation of Cathedral Square. This luxury Christchurch accommodation is ideally positioned in the heart of the city only a few minutes' walk from the Avon River, Botanical Gardens, Christchurch Casino, Cashel Mall and new Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

Christchurch Accommodation
Distinction Christchurch is a 2024 Travellers Choice Winner, ranked in the top 20 of all hotels in New Zealand on TripAdvisor. The 11 storey, 4.5 star Christchurch hotel offers 179 elegant, air-conditioned hotel rooms including 3 floors of fully refurbished Superior Rooms and Suites. Designed to suit everyone from business travellers requiring spacious, contemporary accommodation out-fitted with the latest technology including large, flat screen Smart TVs to those travellers seeking a place to relax and unwind after a day exploring Canterbury’s vibrant attractions.

Christchurch Dining
The stylish Gumption Restaurant & Bar is the perfect place to enjoy drinks and delicious cuisine with friends or colleagues. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, High Tea and dinner.

Hotel Facilities
Complementing this accommodation are conference facilities catering up to 200 delegates. Secure valet parking in the hotel's on-site carpark is available at a cost of $35 per day (limited spaces & vehicle dimension restrictions apply). FREE high speed WiFi and complimentary access to the air-conditioned gym on level 3 of the hotel is available to hotel guests.
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Delight loved ones, friends, clients and colleagues.
Monetary value online vouchers for accommodation, restaurant dining experiences or high tea at selected hotels.
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Distinction Hotels Supports Shielded Site Project
Safe online tool for those experiencing domestic violence

Distinction Hotels Supports Shielded Site Project

The Distinction Hotels Group have added the Shielded Site Project icon to the footer of its NZ wide hotels' websites to make them a place of refuge for victims of domestic violence to safely access support and services online - all without fear of it showing up in their browser history for anyone else to find.
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Distinction Hotels Join The Hotel Weka Recycling Program

Distinction Hotels Join The Hotel Weka Recycling Program

Since 2019, Distinction Hotels has proudly participated in The Hotel Weka’s end to end recycling program, which currently includes 1547 guest rooms throughout NZ recycling their used shampoo, conditioner and soap bottles saving them from landfill and turning them into a permanent product.
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Gumption Restaurant Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Gumption Restaurant

Rich robust flavours, seasonal favourites and an inventive take on some classics shine in Gumption Restaurant & Bar's spunky new menu. Located on the ground floor of the new luxury Distinction Christchuch Hotel, reserve your table now!
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High Tea at Gumption Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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High Tea at Gumption

Join us for an exquisite selection of tea time delights & your choice of gourmet tea or barista coffee at Distinction Christchurch Hotel, located in the heart of Cathedral Square. Perfect for Mother's Day, special celebrations or a catch up with the girls!
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Function Rooms at Distinction Christchurch Hotel Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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Function Rooms at Distinction Christchurch Hotel

With its central city location and 3 versatile conference rooms, the luxurious Distinction Christchurch can cater for all manner of functions, events and conferences.
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Distinction Christchurch Offers Thoughtful Touches for Business Travellers Distinction Christchurch Hotel

Distinction Christchurch Offers Thoughtful Touches for Business Travellers

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Christchurch Marathon Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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Christchurch Marathon

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Christchurch Tram City Tour Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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Christchurch Tram City Tour

Enjoy a journey in style through the changing face of Christchurch’s city centre on board the beautifully restored heritage Trams, one of Christchurch’s leading attractions. Catch the tram just metres from Distinction Christchurch Hotel.
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Christchurch Adventure Park Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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Christchurch Adventure Park

Set in Christchurch's Port Hills, the Adventure Park is your base for epic adventures and chilled out down-time. Race through the valley on a mountain bike or soar through the air with a zip-line. FREE SHUTTLE AVAILABLE DAILY from Canterbury Museum, located 1km from Distinction Christchurch Hotel.
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Punting on the Avon River Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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Punting on the Avon River

An iconic Christchurch activity not to be missed. Admire the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens or the changing face of the city centre as you are expertly guided gently along the Avon River on an authentic Edwardian punting tour.
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Ko Tāne Waka on Avon Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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Ko Tāne Waka on Avon

Paddle a Waka on the Ōtākaro Avon River. After 160 years waka are back on the Ōtākaro Avon River. Join the inner-city river tour on board a waka and discover the history of Christchurch city, region, hapū and iwi with local kaiārahi (guides).
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Located in the heart of Christchurch, a short stroll from Distinction Christchurch Hotel, the Botanic Gardens are one of Christchurch's most visited public spaces with half a million recorded visitors each year.
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International Antarctic Centre Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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International Antarctic Centre

Experience the wonder and magic of Antarctica without leaving Christchurch, at one of New Zealand’s best, award winning tourist attractions. Catch the free Penguin Express Shuttle outside the Canterbury Museum, just 1km from Distinction Christchurch Hotel.
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Whale Watch Kaikoura Full Day Tour Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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Whale Watch Kaikoura Full Day Tour

Join Leisure Tours on an exhilarating full day Whale Watch tour to Kaikoura from Christchurch. Our Distinction Christchurch Hotel team can organise a pickup from our central city Christchurch hotel.
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TranzAlpine Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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TranzAlpine

Take in the South Island’s stunning mountains and the vast Canterbury Plains aboard the TranzAlpine. New Zealand’s finest inland rail journey and an excellent day trip from Christchurch.
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Skiing & Snowboarding - Mt Hutt Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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Skiing & Snowboarding - Mt Hutt

Voted NZ's Best Ski Resort 3 years in a row (2015, 2016 & 2017), Mt Hutt boasts wide open terrain for all ski and snowboard ability levels. Superb conditions, spectacular terrain and laid back kiwi hospitality will leave you dreaming for more.
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Top Day Trips From Christchurch Distinction Christchurch Hotel
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Top Day Trips From Christchurch

From unique marine life, rugged coastlines to mountain vistas to thermal pools and the clearest starry skies, you'll find many of nature's playgrounds sit on Christchurch's doorstep. Here are our top picks for days trips when staying at Distinction Christchurch Hotel.
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