The Establishment

In leafy Fendalton, Christchurch — a boutique luxury oasis minutes from the University of Canterbury and Riccarton House. Roughly 4 km from the city centre and close to Westfield Riccarton Mall, it’s a 5-star lodge base for shopping, campus visits and local sights.

Purpose-designed boutique luxury with a Mediterranean lodge vibe and just three individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms feature pillowtop beds with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, refrigerators, plasma TVs and iPod docks; private bathrooms boast rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Expect valet parking plus daily complimentary snacks and drinks as part of the tailored service.

Complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is included, and there’s a fitness centre, terrace and garden for easy downtime. Practical perks include ski storage, wedding services, tour assistance and transfers, free parking plus a complimentary airport shuttle and train station pick-up. Laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, concierge service and elevator access are all onsite — perfect for smooth stays; sip morning coffee on the terrace and take it slow.

Conference facilities including a meeting room (592 sq ft) and a business centre make events simple. Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet, express check-in/out and shuttle/train pick-up support corporate and conference needs.

On-site restaurant plus daily complimentary snacks and drinks keep things easy. A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast gets the day started before you head out to explore Christchurch.