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Pavilions Hotel

42 Papanui Road, Christchurch, 8014

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation and Convenient Location

    Located just minutes away from Christchurch Casino, Te Pae Convention Centre, and Hagley Park, Pavilions Hotel offers a prime location for both leisure and business travelers.

  • Fantastic Amenities for a Relaxing Stay

    Guests can unwind in the outdoor heated swimming pool, spa pool, or well-equipped fitness centre. The on-site restaurant serves a delicious à la carte menu and room service is available 24/7.

  • Personalized Service and Memorable Experience

    With a variety of room types to cater to every need, including newly renovated rooms and cottages with full amenities, Pavilions Hotel ensures a comfortable stay for all guests. Enjoy the 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, and exceptional service from our friendly staff.

Book now for an unforgettable experience.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Clean rooms

  • Friendly staff

  • Great breakfast

At the hotel

Popular amenities

81 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
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Pools & wellness

  • Fence around pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Pool cover
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Ski storage
  • Skiing
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,664 reviews
10/ 10
Clean and the staff was very friendly and accommodating
Ray · couple · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.7out of 10
2664 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Clean rooms
  • Friendly staff
  • Great breakfast
  • Good amenities

Worth knowing — Musty smells · Noise from neighbors · Parking difficulties

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.2

    Staff were noted to be friendly, accommodating and provided excellent service.

  • Food and Beverage9.2

    Breakfast received multiple positive mentions regarding variety and quality.

  • Location8.7

    Good location near the city, though some reviews mentioned it being farther than expected.

  • Amenities8.7

    Facilities including the pool and restaurant were highly rated by guests.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Good balance between cost and quality, with generous portions at meals.

  • Overall Experience8.7

    Overall positive experience with guests expressing intent to return.

  • Cleanliness8.2

    Generally clean rooms, although some mentioned musty odors and crinkled sheets.

  • Room Quality8.2

    Rooms were described as clean and comfortable, but some had issues with smells and noise.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

88% of 16 recent stays rated 8+

8.72664 reviews
  • Will book again if we visit CChurch

    10/10

    Ray · couple · 2026-10-24

    “Clean and the staff was very friendly and accommodating”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    Jess · family with children · 2026-10-24

    “Good location”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Rochelle · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Rooms were clean upon arrival. Great location.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Jason · couple · 2026-10-22

    “How close to town it was, staff were nice”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Razali · solo traveller · 2026-10-20

    “Nice staff and good place with family.”

  • Perfect Location

    8/10

    Carmen · couple · 2026-10-19

    “All Good”

  • Great staff, comfortable, clean room.

    8/10

    Raewyn · couple · 2026-10-19

    “Convenient location to many places.”

  • My family and I enjoyed staying at the pavilions hotel. Yummy food and amazing staff. Will definitely stay again.

    10/10

    Katie · family with children · 2026-10-18

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Yeming · couple · 2026-10-18

    “早餐丰盛,房间非常舒适干净,宽敞,还给我们升级了房间”

  • Excellent stay

    9/10

    Warwick · couple · 2026-10-17

    “We arrived and received an upgrade in rooms. We also enjoyed their great buffet breakfast especially the bacon”

  • Great location.

    10/10

    Wendy · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Great location and facilities.”

  • Always like staying at Pavilions.

    7/10

    Bronnie · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Location & facilities are excellent”

  • Very lovely will stay again

    10/10

    Mitchell · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Very lovely people and very nice food”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Tracey-Maree Houia · couple · 2026-10-15

    “From the onset of Checking In to Checking Out we rate Pavilions Hotel 10/10!!! Incredible accommodation, immaculately presented, location is perfect, facilities are amazing and the staff 100% helpful and supportive. We look forward to returning to Pavillions Hotel in the very near future 😀”

  • Great place to stay, breakfast is superb!

    10/10

    Maylene · couple · 2026-10-13

  • Nice Breakfast, nice room

    8/10

    Chasey · couple · 2026-10-13

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