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The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

Hereford Street, 9, Christchurch 8013

01 About this hotel

Beyond the Gothic Revival walls of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, lies brilliant craftsmanship, vivid colours, and new heights of luxury. Redefining modern elegance, The Observatory Hotel brings contemporary style to the heart of a precinct rich with history. Located where the Observatory Tower once stood as home to astronomy and physics, the hotel now boasts 33 uniquely designed rooms, each carefully curated with handpicked locally crafted furniture. The Observatory Hotel invites you to enjoy our gym, premium meeting room facilities and stylish Drawing Room Lounge to unwind and relax whilst embracing the history that surrounds you.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Accessible

02 Facilities and services

Facilities
Wheelchair-accessible · Car park (30 NZD, extra charge) · Check-in hour (14:00) · Check-out hour (10:00) · Late Check-out (extra charge) · Wi-fi · Car hire (extra charge) · Room service (extra charge) · Laundry service (extra charge) · Smoke detector · Hotel safe · Lift access
+ 5 moreConcierge · Gym · Luggage room · Dining area · Electric kettle
Catering
Breakfast room
Business
Meeting room (1) · Business centre
Meals
Continental breakfast (06:30–10:00)
Payment methods
American Express · JCB · Diners Club · MasterCard · Visa
Good to know
No hen/stag or any other parties allowed

03 Location and surroundings

Hereford Street, 9, Christchurch 8013

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04 Meals and features

Key facts

Total number of rooms
33

Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 20/09/2026.

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