Accommodation

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square – Deluxe
52 Cathedral Square
Christchurch Central City
Website: CLICK HERE
Phone: 03 372 2111

Stay at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square, a contemporary hotel in a prime central location. Enjoy modern rooms, a fully equipped fitness centre, on-site dining, and close proximity to Christchurch's hospitality precincts, laneways, shopping areas, and Riverside Market. Only 20 minutes from the airport, Novotel is an ideal base to explore the best of the city during ChemEd BioLive 2026. It is a short walk the three ChemEd Bio Live conference social functions.

• Click here to book – see below discount offered. Offer is valid up to 14 days prior to arrival. Rates are subject to availability.
• ChemEd BioLive conference attendees are offered a discount of 10% off the public flexible room-only rate.
• All reservations must be guaranteed with a valid credit card. No cancellation charge applies until 30 days before arrival.

ibis Christchurch – Moderate
107 Hereford Street
Christchurch
Website: CLICK HERE
Phone: 03 367 8666

ibis Christchurch is centrally located in Hereford Street, in located in the heart of the city, with Cashel Street Mall, High Street, corporate and government precincts and New Regent Street all within walking distance. All rooms offer satellite TV and a refrigerator. Free WiFi is available. ibis Christchurch offers 155 modern guest rooms and an intimate meeting room for business guests. It is a short walk the three ChemEd Bio Live conference social functions.

• Click here to book – see below discount offered. Offer is valid up to 14 days prior to arrival. Rates are subject to availability.
• ChemEd BioLive conference attendees are offered a discount of 10% off the public flexible room-only rate.
• All reservations must be guaranteed with a valid credit card. No cancellation charge applies until 30 days before arrival.

BreakFree on Cashel – Moderate | Budget
165 Cashel Street
Christchurch
Website: CLICK HERE
Phone: 03 3601064

Breakfree on Cashel offers many types of accommodation configurations and great value. View their www for more details. It has a unique urban feel, modern design and a high level of integrated technology. The fun and funky rooms come in an array of formations, and include unparalleled technology extras. It's all about location at BreakFree on Cashel and is located in the heart of the CBD. It is an easy walk to the City's landmarks such as Cathedral Square, Ballantynes department store and the Bus Station. It is just a short walk to any of our evening functions.

• Click here to book – see below discount offered. Offer is valid up to 14 days prior to arrival. Rates are subject to availability.
• ChemEd BioLive conference attendees are offered a discount of 10% off the public flexible room-only rate.
• All reservations must be guaranteed with a valid credit card. No cancellation charge applies until 30 days before arrival.

Sonoda – University of Canterbury | Budget
2 Doverdale Avenue
Christchurch
Website: CLICK HERE
Phone: 03 266 0400

Sonoda is UC’s premier on campus accommodation. It is a 12 – 15 minute stroll to UC where we are hosting the conference.Sonoda is a modern accommodation facility offering a quieter, peaceful environment surrounded by Japanese-inspired landscaped grounds. Accommodation is within a flat which consists of five single bedrooms, with a shared bathroom. All linen is provided. Each flat also has a fully equipped kitchen and small living area, laundry facilities and a common room are also available.  Accommodation is subject to availability.

• Cost:
  1 – 3nights $85 per person per night
  4 nights plus $73 per person per night
  
• Book direct: Sonoda Christchurch Campus  sonoda@unilodge.co.nz
• Please note, all three evening events are in the city, and transport will not be provided from Sonoda to/from these events