Highlights

  • Historic setting in a 19th-century building that once housed an astronomical observatory
  • Part of a vibrant arts complex hosting galleries and exhibitions
  • Funky, vintage-style decor featuring local artwork
  • Colourful, individually designed rooms
  • A short stroll from the botanical gardens and Riverside Market

Immersed within the Gothic Revival-style Te Matatiki Toi Ora Arts Centre, this elegant Christchurch hotel is just as impressive on the inside as it is from the outside. It very much leans into its artistic surroundings, with local art, vintage furnishings and atmospheric lighting creating a charming sense of character throughout the property. That unique aesthetic carries through to the rooms as well, which are individually designed and fitted with all the modern comforts you need for a comfortable and restful stay within easy reach of the city’s main attractions. 


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In more detail

As part of an arts complex that hosts galleries, exhibitions, museums and food venues, it’s only natural that the hotel exudes an ambience of creativity and innovation, both in its cosy communal spaces and in the elegantly appointed guest rooms.

Each of the 33 rooms is individually designed and fitted with meticulously selected, locally crafted furniture, while vibrant splashes of colour, antiques and original artwork further add to the sense of opulence and grandeur. Far from a case of style over substance, they are all fully kitted-out with high-speed Wi-Fi access, smart TVs, blissfully comfortable beds and premium bathroom products.

You’ll find an intriguing selection of culinary venues dotted around the wider complex, including a cafe, a cocktail bar, a wine bar, a deli and a street food truck – and there’s certainly no shortage of further options in the vicinity.

Some of Christchurch’s top attractions are practically on the hotel’s doorstep, such as the Botanical Gardens, the Canterbury Museum, Quake City and Riverside Market. And when you’re not out and about taking in the sights, the hotel’s cosy lounge area, replete with plush armchairs, sofas and lanterns aplenty, is the perfect relaxation spot. 

 

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