| warmly furnished rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screens, and tea and coffeemakers. there's a casual restaurant/bar, a fitness room and an outdoor pool, plus a hot tub and a sauna. studios add kitchenettes; some have whirlpool baths. room service is available 24/7, and there's no air-conditioning. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set at the edge of the central business district, this modern hotel is a 12-minute walk from christchurch casino and 2 km from the cardboard cathedral. parking is complimentary. the hotel also has extended-stay cottages. relaxed 1- and 2-bedroom suites have living areas; some feature full kitchens. breakfast is available for a fee
Christchurch International Airport 17 min
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (17 min)
Complex of 23 heritage buildings with shops, restaurants, art spaces & cultural events. Canterbury Museum (17 min)
Displays on Christchurch and Canterbury, including Maori and Antarctic discovery collections. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (13 min)
Native New Zealand wildlife such as kiwis, along with a restaurant & Maori cultural performances. Port Hills (23 min)
Hiking, bicycling & bird watching are popular activities in these picturesque, low-lying hills. Christchurch Gondola (21 min)
Iconic mountain cablecar offering panoramic views & a cafe & gift shop at the summit. Hagley Park North (6 min)
Sprawling urban park with botanical gardens, a small lake, tennis & other sports courts & a museum. Christchurch Tramway (6 min)
Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places. Bridge of Remembrance (5 min)
Stone bridge with a sculpted triumphal memorial arch to those who died in World War I. Christchurch Botanic Gardens (17 min)
These gardens in Hagley Park feature native & exotic plants outdoors & in several conservatories. International Antarctic Centre (14 min)
Simulated Antarctic environments, penguins, huskies & rides in amphibious Hägglund vehicles. Mona Vale Garden Park (4 min)
Early 1900s homestead with several formal gardens, riverside walks & a restaurant. Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (7 min)
Interim cathedral, constructed from cardboard to replace a church damaged in a 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Casino (7 min)
Casino with a typical range of slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, bars & live shows. Punting On The Avon (4 min)
Sightseeing rides in a small, flat-bottomed boat poled by a guide dressed in Edwardian clothing. Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū (15 min)
Art museum showcasing contemporary works & offering films, lectures, tours & family events. | 
