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The Garden Hotel, Christchurch features a restaurant, café and ample free on-site parking. It is 650 metres from Shirley Golf Course and 850 metres from Palms Shopping Mall. In house guests enjoy unlimited WiFi free of charge in rooms, and complimentary 90 minute WiFi at Reception, Cafe and Buffet Restaurant. All rooms have heating, a fridge and a flat-screen TV. The property offers self-service laundry facilities. Garden Buffet Restaurant offers international dishes for lunch and dinner and is open Wednesday through Sunday. The GBC - Garden Bar & Café is open daily offering light snacks. Christchurch Garden Hotel is a 15-minute drive from central Christchurch and 1.9 km from Avon River. It is 1.9 km from Horseshoe Lake Reserve and 11 km from Christchurch International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
or
2 double beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ing
    Australia Australia
    Family room spacious and clean. Perfect for family.
  • Annemarie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    its was so quiet perfect for me clean and comfortable
  • Rowena
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The warm clean unit and lovely soft beds. Staff are really friendly and location to shopping is within easy walking distance.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • GBC Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Garden Buffet Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • Asian
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Garden Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Vietnamese
  • Chinese

House rules

The Garden Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 47. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 45 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 45 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted The Garden Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that continental breakfast, delivered to your room, is available for an additional charge of NZD 17.50 per person. Continental Breakfast is not available to groups. Guests will need to arrange breakfast in the restaurant, using the special request box when booking or using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Contact the Hotel for Group Reservations inquiries.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Garden Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Garden Hotel

  • The Garden Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Live music/performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Happy hour

  • Room options at The Garden Hotel include:

    • Triple
    • Family
    • Suite
    • Quadruple
    • Double
    • Studio

  • Yes, The Garden Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at The Garden Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Garden Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Breakfast to go

  • The Garden Hotel is 2.5 miles from the centre of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Garden Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • GBC Restaurant
    • Garden Buffet Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Garden Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.