The Garden Hotel Christchurch, Christchurch
About the Hotel
The Garden Hotel in Christchurch, New Zealand, features its own fruit trees, providing fresh produce for its dining experiences. The hotel caters to a variety of guests, from families to sports teams, offering a relaxing stay in a tranquil setting. Located 15 minutes from central Christchurch, it offers convenient access to both urban and natural attractions. The hotel emphasizes sustainable practices, including reduced paper consumption and sourcing local ingredients for their restaurant.
Location
Situated just 1 miles from central Christchurch and conveniently close to significant local attractions, Garden Hotel provides easy access to the city’s shopping precincts, parks, and leisure activities. Public transportation options are available for guests wishing to explore further. The hotel is also near Burwood Hospital and Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre, making it ideal for both leisure and business travelers.
Rooms
Garden Hotel offers 64 spacious hotel and motel rooms, suitable for various group sizes and needs. Each room includes self-catering kitchenette facilities, a sitting area, and a work desk, with sliding doors leading to gardens or lawns. Options range from family suites to standard double rooms, accommodating both leisure and business travelers. Wheelchair accessible rooms are available for guests with mobility needs.
Eat & Drink
The hotel houses the Garden Restaurant Buffet, which offers an extensive and affordable self-service buffet featuring international, Asian, and local dishes. A comfortable cafe, GBC, serves a variety of beverages and light meals, making it a suitable place for casual gatherings. Special dining experiences, such as High Tea, are also available, showcasing treats crafted by in-house chefs using fresh garden produce.
Leisure & Business
Garden Hotel provides a range of leisure and business facilities, including four function rooms for meetings and events, equipped with full catering options. Guests can enjoy outdoor spaces like the garden and lawn areas, with a focus on sustainability in practices and amenities. The hotel’s event management team ensures smooth planning and execution of various functions, from weddings to corporate events.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
I found the hotel to be located in a convenient spot with easy access to local amenities. The rooms, although basic, were clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced. The service was satisfactory, and the dining experience, while not exceptional, provided a decent start to the day. Overall, a value-for-money stay with some minor inconveniences.
The hotel was perfect for our Golf team stay. The rooms were the best we'd stayed at yet; each of us had our own single bed without bunk beds, a spacious bathroom, and a little kitchenette. However, there was a slight smell like someone may have smoked in the room. The service was efficient, offering dry cleaning, housekeeping, and grocery shopping services. The location was very central for our needs but a bit far from the city center. The dining options were acceptable, although breakfast starting at 9 a.m. was a bit late for us. The facilities were adequate, meeting our requirements.
The hotel offers spacious and clean rooms at a great price, making it one of my favorite hotel room experiences so far. The convenience and safety of being right in front of the door added to the overall positive stay. However, the dining experience was average and did not fully meet expectations.
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