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Christchurch, New Zealand

The Classic Villa

9.6
Five-Star Boutique Luxury in the Heart of Christchurch with Daily Breakfast
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9.6

Stay a stone’s throw from all Christchurch has to offer at The Classic Villa – an intimate property that has been stamped with a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for 10 consecutive years. An innovative approach to sustainability and energy conservation fused with Italian-style ambience and 1800s heritage ensures this five-star boutique hotel stands out from the crowd.

Indulge in daily continental breakfast, a welcome bottle of wine and chocolates on arrival, guaranteed 1pm checkout and handpicked discounts at local restaurants.

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Location

The Classic Villa
17 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

The hotel is approximately 20 minutes’ drive from Christchurch Airport. Transfers are not included in your package. Please plan accordingly. Parking for one car per booking is available.

Need Flights? We have a dedicated team who are able to assist with all your flight requirements. If you need a stopover or are looking at travelling to more destinations, our team can help. Contact our flights concierge team using the phone number on our website.

Highlights

Experience the juxtaposition of natural beauty and modern city life in Christchurch – brimming with hidden gems, heart-pumping adventure and majestic landscapes.

What You’ll Love…

The Hotel – Heritage Italian-style architecture

Appreciate gracious New Zealand hospitality and the charming history of Christchurch staying in a beautifully appointed heritage villa. Built in 1899, The Classic Villa is a five-star luxury boutique hotel, Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award winner and a recent Tripadvisor Hall of Fame inductee — having been recognised for superior service every year since 2011.

Situated on a quiet pedestrian boulevard, this historic property is just a short walk from Christchurch’s many modern and natural attractions. Take a tranquil stroll through Christchurch Botanic Gardens, visit Canterbury Museum and be sure to plan an unforgettable trip on the Christchurch Gondola, affording spectacular views of the city and surrounding landscape.

Park your car in the complimentary car spot and unwind in boutique style with a welcome bottle of wine and decadent Whittaker’s chocolates on arrival.

The Room – Classically elegant

Unwind in a Super Deluxe Queen Room boasting a queen bed with sheepskin underlay, wool-down duvet with an electric blanket and a wood-fire-effect heater to keep you warm in the colder months, flatscreen TV, high-speed Wi-Fi and an ensuite bathroom with lavish luxuries like a massage shower, underfloor heating, bathroom amenities and a heated towel rail. Enjoy a lazy sleep-in on your final day with a guaranteed 1pm late checkout.

Twin Package Available: Enjoy more space when you choose a Super Deluxe Twin Room — situated on the ground floor of The Classic Villa. These rooms are large enough to accommodate two queen beds, allowing up to four people to stay (see Fine Print for details).

The Food – Daily continental breakfast & local dining discounts

Each morning, head to the main dining area to enjoy a continental breakfast spread of cereals, fruits, spreads and more alongside eggs, continental meats and cheese and an array of freshly baked bread and pastries.

You’ll also enjoy dining discounts at Universo restaurant and DUO Dining Room and Bar – both located within a short walk of the property.

See & Do – Discover Christchurch from your centrally located hotel

Modern, creative, urban and thriving: the flourishing city of Christchurch is known for its art galleries, beautiful gardens – including the nearby Hagley Park – cool street art and stylish cafés, all set against a majestic alpine and ocean backdrop. Stay in the heart of the city and hop on one of the beautifully restored trams to enjoy a 17-stop loop, departing every 15 minutes, taking in a host of city highlights including Cathedral Square and New Regent St.

Adventure lovers can take a short drive out of the city to ski at a world-class alpine resort, play golf, bungee jump, raft, mountain bike, hot-air balloon, windsurf, whale watch and visit internationally acclaimed wineries.

Facilities

Fine Print

Valid for travel until 31 October 2021 (bookings must be made before  31 August 2021).

Please Note: Availability for this offer is up to 21 September 2021 though due to system constraints, availability will not always be fully visible or bookable. Should you have questions please call our Support Team.

Please Note: This property does not allow children aged 11 years or under. Babies (aged under two years) are permitted.

Blackout Dates Apply. Dates are identified in the Booking Calendar.

Check Availability: To confirm your dates of stay at purchase, click on ‘Check Availability’ and select your preferred package. Use the calendar to browse and select available dates. Dates with a surcharge are identified.

Buy Now, Choose Dates Later: If you want to secure this offer and don’t know when you want to travel please select ‘Buy Now, Choose Dates Later’. This will secure your package and give you the flexibility to choose your travel dates — within the book by and validity period and subject to availability. To select dates post purchase, simply select ‘My Escapes’ under the ‘My Account’ tab and follow the prompts.

7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for Tour bookings and flights) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 21 days prior to the check-in date.

Feel Like Changing Your Dates? No Worries… If your booking is with a property located in Australia or New Zealand you can make unlimited changes to the date of your booking, as long as it’s at least 21 days before your original check-in date. If the property is located in any other country you may make unlimited date changes up to 1 day before check-in. This is provided you choose dates that are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Super Deluxe Queen Room – Packages are valid for two adults.

Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two adults and one baby.

Extra Guest Policy: No additional guests can be accommodated.

Baby Policy: One baby (aged under two years) may stay free of charge. A cot can be provided by the hotel free of charge.

Super Deluxe Twin Room – Packages are valid for two adults.

Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is four adults and one baby.

Extra Guest Policy: Up to two additional guests (aged 12 years and over) may stay for a surcharge of NZ$80 per guest, per night, sleeping on existing bedding/extra bed with accommodation and breakfast only. Payable directly to the hotel.

Baby Policy: One baby (aged under two years) may stay free of charge. A cot can be provided by the hotel free of charge.

Connecting rooms are not available.

The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.

Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website’s terms and conditions.

Reviews

9.6
Outstanding
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Chef C.
Reviewed 04 Sep 2025
10
This is a great value of beautiful boutique hospitality. The hotel is located within a short walk of the cbd centre. Accommodation was very well appointed and well competent serviced. The meal plan was excellent and the management team were very friendly and attentive. Thank you for your nice hospitality service. Highly recommended to everyone Well worth a stay
Recommends this hotel
10
Ann L.
Reviewed 03 May 2025
10
Our travel agent booked The Classic Villa for our 3 night stay in Christchurch. We loved our time here. Karen (manager) worked hard to make sure that we had everything we needed (access to early breakfast since our day trips left very early, recommendation for excellent dinner restaurant - Fiddlesticks that was just 2 blocks away, information regarding the beautiful botanical gardens just 2 blocks away etc). It was sparkling clean, the breakfast was everything we needed/wanted and the extra spaces were very comfortable. We especially enjoyed the complimentary glass of port. Thank you Karen for making our stay extra special!!!
Recommends this hotel
10
Neil B.
Reviewed 20 Apr 2025
10
This is a great beautiful boutique hotel. The hotel is located within a short walk of the city centre and has sufficient off street parking so no need to use the car. The rooms are very well appointed and well serviced. The continental breakfast was excellent and the management team were very friendly and attentive. Well worth a visit.
Recommends this hotel
10
Kevin M.
Reviewed 25 Feb 2025
6.0
The Classic Villa The Classic Villa is ideally situated within a very short walk of downtown and all of the restaurants and bars etc. Luckily we managed to grab an off street parking spot in front of the villa; unless there is another parking area that I was not shown there appears to be many more rooms than there are parking spaces, so if you miss out I guess you have to find a space somewhere on-street locally. We were warmly welcomed by the host, Steve who gave us all the info we needed. Steve and Jackie lay out cold breakfast for guests, there is no cooked option. The biggest disappointment regarding the Classic Villa for us was our room. Although pretty large with 2 queen beds, it was rather dated in style and very lacking in natural light. The walls are painted a cream colour which combine with the medium dark wood furniture to create a rather dingy 70’s atmosphere. The room did have a large window running along one wall, this was however shielded by a blind. The blind was signed “Do Not Open”, presumably because its mechanism was broken. I could not see any reason other than malfunction why guests should not open the blind and had it been possible to do so, the room would have looked a lot more appealing. Maybe the owners are saving a few dollars by not replacing the blind. The bathroom was small and again not modern however the shower was superb, very hot and very very powerful.
Recommends this hotel
6.0
Reviews: 1-4 of 4
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