840/848 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury 8013, New ZealandSee Hotel Details
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conglomeraterg
King Studio
Date of stay: May 2026
Couple
4 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jul 4, 2026
The Carnmore Hotel Christchurch is a charming yet highly functional hotel. It's about a 15-minute walk from Christchurch City Centre (e.g., the Riverside Market area), with beautiful scenery along the way. All the hotel staff are incredibly friendly and eager to assist guests. The rooms are clean, and the hotel also boasts a lovely restaurant. If needed, you can pre-book a paid parking spot with the hotel before your trip (there are around 6-7 onsite parking lots, subject to availability).
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Response from Property: Kia Ora,Thank you for your great feedback!We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the facilities, restaurant and convenient location. Looking forward to welcoming you again!Sincerely,Front Office Team, Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
J叡
King Studio
Date of stay: May 2026
Solo traveller
9 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 25, 2026
Great location, ambiance, and service. I accidentally booked the wrong month, but the front desk quickly helped me change the dates – very efficient service! You need to book parking early, but there's usually street parking available if you don't. Breakfast is just average.
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Response from Property: Hi JThank you for your review! We're happy you enjoyed your stay and that our team could quickly help with your booking dates. We appreciate your feedback about parking and breakfast, and we hope to see you again soon!RegardsWaseemCarnmore Hotel Christchurch
NeedCoffeeNow
King Studio
Date of stay: Apr 2026
Couple
94 reviews
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jun 11, 2026
Was greeted by an amazing staff who was really welcoming. Location is a bit off but not too bad.
Response from Property: Kia Ora,Thank you so much for your feedback!We are happy to hear that the staff made you feel welcomed.Looking forward to welcoming you again!Sincerely,Front Office Team, Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
DexterP
King Studio-Disability Access
Date of stay: Mar 2026
Solo traveller
13 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 7, 2026
Pretty good! The location is a bit out of the way, but it's clean and tidy, and the front desk staff are very friendly. Definitely worth a stay, so it's a good option if you're on a tight budget.
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Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our property clean and tidy, and that our front desk team made you feel warmly welcomed. We appreciate your feedback regarding the location and understand it may be slightly farther than expected for some travelers.We’re very glad to know you still found your stay worthwhile and consider us a good option for guests traveling on a budget. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again in the future!Warm regards,Mubeen Khan
Guest User
King Studio-Disability Access
Date of stay: Feb 2026
Family
46 reviews
2.0/10
Posted on Apr 1, 2026
Heads up everyone, this place uses false advertising! They claim to have two room sizes, 22 sqm and 32 sqm. I booked the 32 sqm room because I wanted something bigger, and it was about 1000 RMB a night, compared to the 22 sqm for around 600 RMB. Turns out, the 32 sqm room is only 2 sqm larger than the 22 sqm one – it's tiny! Absolutely no value for money. Plus, the power went out at night, the circuit tripped. The only good thing was that the front desk offered Chinese service. Breakfast was also terrible, and my window overlooked the parking lot.
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Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations.Regarding the room size, our room categories do vary, and the Executive Studio is our more spacious option compared to the Studio rooms. We always encourage guests who prefer additional space to select this category, however we are sorry to hear that the size difference did not meet your expectations in terms of value.We also sincerely apologise for the power interruption you experienced during the evening. While this was an unexpected issue, our team worked to resolve it as quickly as possible to minimise disruption to our guests.We appreciate your kind comment about our front office team and are pleased you found the Chinese language assistance helpful. Your feedback regarding the breakfast and room outlook has also been noted and will be shared with the relevant teams as we continue working to improve our guest experience.Thank you again for your review.Best regards,Ding WangFront Office & Reservations Manager
Sylvia4750
King Studio
Date of stay: Feb 2026
Family
2 reviews
7.5/10
Posted on Mar 23, 2026
Felt comfortable right away. Thank you for the thoughtful welcome gift—the brownie was delicious.
Traveling with my picky mom (and her low blood sugar), it actually helped a lot and made our stay smoother. Really appreciated.
Response from Property: Kia Ora,Thank you so much for your heartfelt review!It makes us happy to hear that you felt at ease and enjoyed the treat.Looking forward to welcoming you again!Kind regards,Front Office Team, Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Guest User
King Studio
Date of stay: Feb 2026
Family
37 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
This is a standard budget hotel, typical of what you'd find in China.
Christchurch is good for a two-day visit, though one day is enough for the city center. You can see the Cardboard Cathedral, Regent Street, Riverside Market, Botanic Gardens, and Hagley Park.
The hotel is a bit far from the city center, about a 20-minute walk.
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Response from Property: Kia ora!Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.We’re glad to hear you enjoyed exploring Christchurch and its highlights, and we appreciate your honest comments about your stay. As a budget-friendly hotel, we aim to provide comfortable and practical accommodation for travelers, and your perspective helps us understand how we can continue to improve.While we are located a short distance from the city center, many guests find the walk manageable and enjoy the quieter surroundings. That said, we understand that location preferences can vary, and your note is valuable for future guests when planning their stay.We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide an even better experience next time.Kind regards,CourtneyFront Office, Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Anonymous User
Twin Studio
Date of stay: Jan 2026
Couple
7 reviews
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Mar 18, 2026
The room facilities were great and very clean. They even provided desserts, so I immediately brewed some tea to enjoy with them upon entering!
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Response from Property: Kia Ora,Thank you so much for your lovely review!We are delighted to hear that your stay was a pleasant one and that you enjoyed the welcome brownie.looking forward to welcoming you again!Kind regards,Front Office Team, Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Guest User
King Studio
Date of stay: Jan 2026
Business traveller
26 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 8, 2026
My colleagues and I were very satisfied with our stay at this hotel during our business trip. It was quiet, comfortable, and the service was excellent. It's very close to the river, though a bit far from the supermarket and city center. Overall, great value for money!
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Response from Property: Kia Ora,Thank you so much for the perfect score!We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us.Looking forward to welcoming you again!Kind regards,Front Office Team, Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Guest User
King Studio
Date of stay: Dec 2025
Couple
10 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Jan 21, 2026
The location of the hotel is about 10 - 15 mins to the city centre. But to catch the Airport bus to the hotel, I would recommend catching the Metro Bus no 29 and should get off at the bus stop on corner of Salisbury and Colombo St.
The hotel is just 2 mins walk (actually the hotel is at the traffic intersection).
The room is about 20m2, clean.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad you found our location convenient and the room clean and comfortable. We also appreciate you sharing helpful transport tips for future guests—catching the Metro Bus 29 is indeed a great option from the airport. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again on your next visit.Best regards,Ding WangFront Office & Reservations Manager
Guest User
King Studio
Date of stay: Dec 2025
Solo traveller
89 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 10, 2026
Stayed another night after whale watching in Kaikoura, as a stopover before heading to Invercargill. Main advantages: 15-20 minute walk to the city center. Reasonable price. Easy to get a taxi to the airport.
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Response from Property: Dear guest,Thank you for sharing your experience with us!We’re glad to hear our hotel was a convenient and comfortable stopover after your Kaikoura trip and before continuing on to Invercargill. It’s great to know you found the location walkable to the city centre, the pricing reasonable, and airport transport easy to arrange.We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your future travels!Best regards,Ding WangFront Office & Reservations Manager
MarisaPC
King Studio-Disability Access
Date of stay: May 2026
Couple
5 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Jul 1, 2026
The hotel was very good. Fantastic value for money. Three things to improve: dedicated parking, shower curtains in the shower, and better accessibility to the 'accessible' room (not in a corner at the end of the hallway), and an 'accessible' entrance to the bathroom.
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Response from Property: Hi MarisaThank you for your kind review and for rating your stay as very good! We're delighted to hear that you found our hotel to be a fantastic value for money.We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the parking, shower curtains, and accessibility features. Your suggestions are valuable, and we'll share them with our management team as we continuously work to improve our facilities and guest experience.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future!Kind RegardsWaseemCarnmore Hotel Christchurch
Anonymous User
King Studio
Date of stay: May 2026
Couple
3 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 16, 2026
Location was very convenient. Walking distance to cathedral as well as the library in the centre of the town. Loads of Lime scooters around, which makes it convenient as well. Will recommend this hotel for ease of travel, and no frills!
Response from Property: Kia Ora,Thank you for your great feedback!We are happy that you found the location convenient and that you enjoyed your stay.Looking forward to welcoming you again!Sincerely,Front Office Team, Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
Anonymous User
Twin Studio
Date of stay: Apr 2026
Family
6 reviews
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Jun 7, 2026
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch is in a convenient location with easy access to public transport, making it easy to get around the city without driving. The room was quite small, but it was clean, comfortable, and well maintained.
One thing to note is that on-site parking is limited and needs to be reserved in advance. Unfortunately, despite emailing the hotel a couple of weeks before our stay to request parking, all on-site spaces were already fully booked by the time we checked in. It would be helpful if the hotel could provide clearer communication regarding parking availability, especially for guests travelling by car.
Overall, the hotel offers a comfortable stay in a good location, but I would strongly recommend arranging parking as early as possible if you plan to drive.
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location, easy access to public transport, and found your room clean, comfortable, and well maintained. It's wonderful to know that our hotel provided a convenient base for your time in Christchurch.Thank you also for your comments regarding parking. We understand that securing a parking space is important for guests travelling by car, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the communication of parking availability.We truly appreciate your recommendation and are pleased that you had an overall comfortable stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Christchurch.Best regards,Ding WangFront Office & Reservations Manager
Guest User
King Studio
Date of stay: Apr 2026
Couple
4 reviews
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 18, 2026
The staff were very friendly, it was easy to get to the city center, and the room was very clean and tidy.
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Response from Property: Hi Sir/MadamThank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed our friendly service, convenient location, and clean, comfortable room.We look forward to welcoming you back to The Carnmore again soon.Kind RegardsWaseemCarnmore Hotel Christchurch