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Holiday Inn On Avon

3.5 of 5
356 Oxford Terrace | *** currently closed ***, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand
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Holiday Inn On Avon
Ranked #89 of 137 hotels in Christchurch
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scotland
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2012

This hotel had everything. A fantastic bar, great restaurant and superb area. Food was great. Bar staff chatty and friendly. Right on the river and not too far from the city centre. Facilities were superb. Laundry and ironing facilities were cheap and great. The hotel itself was a little bit dated but no complaints.

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Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2011

We stayed here for two nights and found the location and service excellent! We had good service at the bar and breakfast restaurant and reception staff were very helpful with local knowledge and bookings. Our only issue was of our own doing. I didn't notice when I booked the hotel that there was no air-conditioning (the note about opening windows... More

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Brisbane, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2010

We arrived at the Holiday Inn at 1am in the morning and everything was ready for us. The staff were very helpful all through our stay and we were made to feel like valued customers. The room was clean and comfortable. The view from the restaurant onto the Avon River while eating your meal was lovely. We had the breakfast... More

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HotelBDM, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn On Avon, responded to this review
3 December 2010

Thank you for taking the time to post your experiences on Trip Advisor I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay here with us. I hope we can welcome you again in the future. More

Brisbane
Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2010

We stayed here for one night on 21 October 2010 and have stayed here several times previously. We really like the hotel, it is in a nice setting a short walk from the CBD and beside the Avon River. The hotel is very clean and comfortable and the service is excellent. The breakfast buffet provides a good selection of hot... More

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HotelBDM, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn On Avon, responded to this review
1 December 2010

Thank you for taking the time to post your comments on Trip Advisor I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and I hope we can accommodate you in the future. More

Melbourne
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2010

I don't think the Holiday Inn is a poor hotel. But I did have a poor experience. It has led me to writing on Trip Advisor for the first time. Three of us stayed in the suites located outside the main complex of the hotel. They were nicely furnished, had a backyard, quality linens, plasma televisions, large kitchen, etc. So... More

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HotelBDM, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn On Avon, responded to this review
23 November 2010

Thank you for taking the time to post your comments and feedback on Trip Advisor. I am sorry to read that you did not fully enjoy your stay with us. I can respond to your points as follows: water pressure, it was brought to our attention just recently that the pressure had dropped substantially and our maintenance team replaced the... More

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2010

During a two-month holiday touring in New Zealand, this was the only poor accommodation we encountered. The location of the Holiday Inn is superb - just a 20-minute walk along the banks of the river Avon to get to the city centre. But the fabric and furnishings were very tired indeed and the rooms were stiflingly hot. When we asked... More

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HotelBDM, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn On Avon, responded to this review
4 November 2010

Thank you for taking the time to post your feedback. I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your stay with us. The hotel will shortly undergo refurbishment we have just signed off on the architect and builders plans for the property. Refubishment will take into consideration our pool, lobby, and restaurant. Regarding the lack of air-conditioning, as... More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2010

We were transferred to this hotel as their partner hotel The Crowne Plaza was over-booked and could no longer accommodate us even though we had already paid for it. (obviously not Holiday Inn's fault) We were greeted by err... no-one. No Doormen or help available for bringing luggage in. My husband and i had to bring our own bags (which... More

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HotelBDM, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn On Avon, responded to this review
4 November 2010

Thank you for taking the time to post your review on Trip Advisor. Holiday Inn Hotels prides itself on being a family friendly hotel. However porters and concierge are not a brand standard of Holiday Inn however, they are often on duty and able to assist all guests. I am disappointed to read that staff did not assist you with... More

Brisbane, Queensland
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2010

After quite a long walk to the back corner of the hotel, we exited through a door into the back carpark and hotel bin area and then arrived at the little inn a the back. This hotel is a boring, average hotel in the whole, however the double story townhouse at the rear of the hotel was very suitable for... More

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HotelBDM, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn On Avon, responded to this review
17 October 2010

Thank you for your feedback and comments on the hotel. I am pleased to hear that overal you enjoyed your stay with us. I hope in a few short months we can change your opinion of us as a borning hotel as we will shortly undertake refubishment of our lobby, restaurant and pool area. We pride ourselves on being a... More

new zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2010

we went to the Holiday Inn On Avon with two of our teenage sons to stay for a night. we got a garden room which was nice and clean. It had every thing you needed they had soaps body wash, sampoos a wee travels kit with cotton buds nail files etc it was a nice touch. They had given us... More

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HotelBDM, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn On Avon, responded to this review
17 October 2010

Thank you for your feedback on TripAdvisor we greatly appreciate all feedback from guests. I am pleased to hear that your family all enjoyed their stay with us. We will shortly be making improvements to our pool area and look forward to showcasing this fresh new look to our guests. More

Brisbane, Australia
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2010

HOLIDAY on AVON hotel in Christchurch may not be a five star hotel, but it comes pretty close. It is not new, but the rooms are clean, tidy and very large. The beds are comfortable and the pillow menu includes a lavender pillow, which was so delightful. The refrigerator WAS new and it was nice not to be wakened by... More

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HotelBDM, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn On Avon, responded to this review
26 September 2010

Thank you for your comments on Tripadvisor. We are pleased to hear both you and your family enjoyed your stay with us at the Holiday Inn On Avon. We pride ourselves on being family friendly and that "Kids stay and eat free" as part of all Holiday Inn Hotels. We are especially pleased to hear that our staff were friendly... More

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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn On Avon Hotel
Holiday Inn On Avon Hotel Christchurch
Holiday Inn Christchurch
Christchurch Holiday Inn
Address: 356 Oxford Terrace | *** currently closed ***, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Canterbury Region > Christchurch
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #89 of 137 hotels in Christchurch
Price range (per night): RM238 - 594
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel is closed until further notice due to damage from the earthquake of 2011. ... more   less 
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