Located within the impressive traditional stone structures of the Te Matatiki Toi Ora Art Centre, the Observatory Hotel is housed within the University of Cambridge’s Observatory Tower, and is now one of Christchurch’s most unique boutique hotels.

Each of the 33 bedrooms are inspired by a wonderfully colourful combination of William Morris and local New Zealand artists, and showcase the traditional architecture and features of this historic building.

Relax in the hotel’s stylish Drawing Room lounge and bar, immerse yourself amongst the Centre’s art exhibitions and boutique shops or maybe observe the Southern Hemisphere sky from the hotel’s observatory tower on a private tour.

All rooms are individually decorated and feature air- conditioning with an ensuite bathroom, smart TV and complimentary WiFi.

• Christchurch Botanical Gardens
• Hagley Park
• River Avon punting
• Akaroa Peninsula
• Christchurch Art Centre
• International Antarctic Centre
• Willowbank Wildlife Reserve