Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in the room. Specific details about the type and cost of breakfast are not provided.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:30, and check-out is by 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for an additional fee of NZD 30.00, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not mentioned.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Shirley, Christchurch, just a 4-minute drive from Burwood Hospital and 7 minutes from New Regent Street. It is approximately 3.1 miles from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and 3.2 miles from Christchurch Casino. The nearest major airport is Christchurch International Airport, located about 12.9 km away.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is a family room available. Specific details regarding the minimum age for children to stay for free are not provided.

The Garden Hotel

What guests think

Across many reviews, The Garden Hotel is praised for spacious, generally clean rooms, friendly staff, and easy parking in a convenient location near shops, while recurring critiques mention dated areas, uneven housekeeping, and variable bed comfort.

The on-site restaurant and bar receive positive comments, though breakfast service is inconsistent and the venue is occasionally closed. Service is commonly friendly and efficient, but some guests report missed VIP extras, limited after-hours support, or minor maintenance issues like weak TV reception and faulty room amenities. Expect a practical stay with ample space and parking, tempered by dated elements and occasional inconsistencies.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Plenty of off-street parking and ground-level access are frequently noted, and there is an on-site restaurant and bar, including a buffet. Some guests encountered closures or limited breakfast hours.

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Andrew

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, safe parking, close to SH1

10

Jackie

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for an overnight stay. Great bar and restaurant. Close to mall.

10

Kenneth

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Visiting family, this Hotel had everything we needed. Room was great, we had breakfast and dinner in the cafe and restaurant, there was a bar attached and a good laundry service.

10

Novena

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful, lunch smorgasbord was incredible. Nice and quiet, off street parking.

10

Ann

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean quiet unit, nice restaurant and bar

8

Suzanne

Mar 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was bigger than most other hotels. Big size bedrooms🛏 with lots of room to move. Lots of car parking,🚗 however there was also a lot more cars about in the morning.🚗🚙 Good size bathroom with bath and good size shower.🚿 The room was quiet. All you can eat buffet next-door.🍽🍷 I highly recommend 👏👏👏👏

10

Wayne

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent service, property and facilities

8

FRANCISCO

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Bien en general, muy buen restaurante.

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Wendy

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely big room, decent sized TV, restaurant on site, great location on a expansive area

10

Robyn

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant was closed. Good parking. Close to small shopping centre.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean and tidy, with housekeeping appreciated. Several others reported issues such as bathroom grime, mould or dust, and occasional missed servicing, so standards can be inconsistent.

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Benjamin

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Average stay for the price, you could find better elsewhere. We booked a "deluxe king room" for two nights. The bed was rock hard, they definitely need to look at getting some mattress toppers - we have stayed in many hotels around the world and this bed was beyond firm and caused us both aches and pains, leading to a horrible sleep! There is mould in the shower sealant which could have been easily fixed but hasn't been. The only access to water was the bathroom sink. The tap was so close to the basin it made it hard to fill bottles or the provided kettle. Our deluxe view was a double decker bus parked outside our balcony all night and morning on both days. Front counter staff were friendly and tried their best to accommodate our bed issue by providing some pillows at our request which was appreciated.

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greer

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was good and easy The bath was dirty same bathroom floor Bed was uncomfortable, springy, bouncy and rolling By the photo it looked like all rooms had a kitchen tap for water but you had to drink or fill the kettle with water from the bathroom ew.

10

Ganeswar

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very polite and friendly. Hassle free check in. Room very clean and quite big. Asked for a late check out and was accepted without any problem. Highly recommended

10

Sheree

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clear instructions for after hours entry. Immaculately clean room. Comfy bed with lovely pillows. Everything worked as it should. Easy parking. I especially loved the welcome note. Great team at the desk. Thank you to you all. Can’t fault a thing.

10

Lawrence

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and Quiet

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Anthony

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Cleaners did a excellent job and were friendly

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Carole

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked online for a double room got 3 single beds. Fully booked. Then i was told we wont charge for the extra bed! Food at the onsite restaurant was ok. Opened the fridge in the room, water poured out do turned it on, wiped the floor and the towel turned brown. Wasnt vacuumed as bit of rubbish under the coffee table. Also a horrible black fitted sheet convering a black leather couch that was peeling and ripped.

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Sally

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and tidy. Perfect for what we needed for the night! Reception was very helpful

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Stephen

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was dusty and dirty Service staff not very good at all Not worth the money I paid Overpriced Very noisy neighbors The restaurant wasn't open The only good thing was the friendly check in staff Do not stay here

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Cassie

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Accommodation was ok. Wasn’t overly clean and the room felt quite bare and empty. Think they need abit of a do up or love. The girls on reception were nice enough but for the price I probably wouldn’t stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally large and quiet, suiting families and those with luggage, though decor can feel dated and bed comfort varies from very soft to very firm. Some mention light leakage, weak TV reception or faults, and limited views.

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Kanchan

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a last minute booking- the pre booking and the conscientious staff were excellent. The motel-style room is a little tired. But clean and warm. We needed to check in late and leave early for a flight and it was perfectly acceptable.

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Ingrid

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious

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Benjamin

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Average stay for the price, you could find better elsewhere. We booked a "deluxe king room" for two nights. The bed was rock hard, they definitely need to look at getting some mattress toppers - we have stayed in many hotels around the world and this bed was beyond firm and caused us both aches and pains, leading to a horrible sleep! There is mould in the shower sealant which could have been easily fixed but hasn't been. The only access to water was the bathroom sink. The tap was so close to the basin it made it hard to fill bottles or the provided kettle. Our deluxe view was a double decker bus parked outside our balcony all night and morning on both days. Front counter staff were friendly and tried their best to accommodate our bed issue by providing some pillows at our request which was appreciated.

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CONSUELO ZARATE

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

TV not working Phone not working Suggestion that reception area should have available staff for early departure Even if they are not available on site we can contact them via phone. There was nobody to help us to call for a taxi at 5:00 am and we almost missed our flight. We had to flagged a motorist to help us call a taxi The place has no traffic

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Cyril

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Great price, quiet, good size room

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Suzanne

Mar 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was bigger than most other hotels. Big size bedrooms🛏 with lots of room to move. Lots of car parking,🚗 however there was also a lot more cars about in the morning.🚗🚙 Good size bathroom with bath and good size shower.🚿 The room was quiet. All you can eat buffet next-door.🍽🍷 I highly recommend 👏👏👏👏

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Dom

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Television reception was not the best, otherwise the stay was great. Maybe a suggestion the restaurant could serve breakfast

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Giichi

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was so spacious and tidy. Plenty of beds for us. Easy access from the carpark and highly recommended. I would stay here again.

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Bec

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were very very soft, curtains did not have pelmets so light streaming in above curtain rod all night. Bathroom ceiling stained and needs a panel replaced/painted. Was entitled to VIP extras but they were not provided…will probably choose a different accommodation provider when in the area next time

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Jacqueline

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large room with french doors on the north side to enjoy some fresh air and the sun. Rooms all on ground level. Mine was very private & quiet. Great location & away from road noise.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful with smooth check-in. Some guests experienced lapses such as unfulfilled VIP perks, limited overnight support, or slow follow-up on issues.

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Judith

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, clean and handy to different eating options. Their Restaurant good choice

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Mark

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Always a good stay, we had an issue with the hot water, this was fixed and communicated once completed, staff are always friendly and go out of there way.

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Ganeswar

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very polite and friendly. Hassle free check in. Room very clean and quite big. Asked for a late check out and was accepted without any problem. Highly recommended

10

Aimee

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, big spacious rooms, good value. The restaurant was great for our family too

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Christian

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was promised a bottle of wine with the reservation and never received it.

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Matt

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Okay stay. Service was terrible. Emergency after hours number didn’t work. No compensation. Overall really shocked.

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Michael

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Desk staff very courteious and helpful.

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Claire

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were booked into a deluxe room and when we arrived reception was closed and a note taped to the door for us. We had asked for a cot but no bedding was provided (not even a sheet) The beds were beyond knackered and saggy mattresses. Tile in the bathroom broken, dirty bath (hairs in it, shower glass hadn’t been cleaned properly, and the whole thing needed updating. The other thing was we’re were left without tv or WiFi as the WiFi name and password didn’t match that of the book in your room and there was no way to connect to the tv which supposedly had casting. We were supposed to get free wine and free room upgrade if available due to our status with hotels.com. We got sparkling wine not wine which we left We complained about the issues and no partial refund was given. Just a sorry. Shame you pay and choose for a hotel based on its features. Also the reception is not manned overnight and you cannot get intouch with anyone if you have any issues. Also the entrance way and corridors felt like a prison wing.

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Alan

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff, clean and spacious room close to facilities etc. Very good value.

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Brian

Mar 3, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were excellent went out of their way to be helpful and always pleasant.

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Location

Convenient for shopping and dining, with a mall and eateries within walking distance; many note it is quiet and away from road noise. Some mention it is a bit far from the CBD but still accessible.

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Yvonne

Dec 4, 2022

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Stayed 19,325 nights

Lovely and quiet

8

Andrew

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, safe parking, close to SH1

10

Jackie

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for an overnight stay. Great bar and restaurant. Close to mall.

8

shashank

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the property. close to a mall and good restraurants.

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Henik

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were tidy, spacious and warm! Also, just 5min walk to the mall and supermarket.

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stewart

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Actually this was a good find and my room was very large and well appointed in fact it was great and I would definitely come back while it's not in the easiest part of town it is walkable / overall good value and nice

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Carolyn

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Our room at the back of the property was quiet away from road noise. Staff friendly and efficient.

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Gang

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Hotel is quiet and clean. But a bit far away from the CBD. Heaps parking. Great for the family.

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Robyn

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant was closed. Good parking. Close to small shopping centre.

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Jacqueline

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large room with french doors on the north side to enjoy some fresh air and the sun. Rooms all on ground level. Mine was very private & quiet. Great location & away from road noise.

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Dining

The on-site restaurant and bar, including a buffet, earn frequent praise for meals. However, breakfast is not always available or opens late on some days, and the venue has been closed at times.

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Diane

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Our stay was very good. No fuss at all, very easy, staff lovely and dining on site.

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Marie

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no breakfast at hotel but cafe nearby.

10

Jackie

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for an overnight stay. Great bar and restaurant. Close to mall.

10

Kenneth

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Visiting family, this Hotel had everything we needed. Room was great, we had breakfast and dinner in the cafe and restaurant, there was a bar attached and a good laundry service.

10

Novena

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful, lunch smorgasbord was incredible. Nice and quiet, off street parking.

10

Ann

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean quiet unit, nice restaurant and bar

8

Philip

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine for a one night stay. 9am is too late to open the restaurant for breakfast

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FRANCISCO

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Bien en general, muy buen restaurante.

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Marie

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I could not get breakfast at the hotel 😩 the room was great for me otherwise.

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Robyn

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant was closed. Good parking. Close to small shopping centre.

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1 $97	2 $107	3 $154	4 $73	5 $85	6 $71	7 $83
8 $66	9 $94	10 $66	11 $98	12 $82	13 $97	14 $110
15 $73	16 $66	17 $92	18 $67	19 $164	20 $87	21 $119
22 $69	23 $82	24 $78	25 $84	26 $82	27 $125	28
29 $75	30 $79

The Garden Hotel

About this property

Location

Room options

Standard Kitchen Studio

Family Suite

Deluxe Room

Standard Triple Room

Deluxe Double Room

Superior Room

Superior Suite

Two Bedroom Suite

Guest reviews of The Garden Hotel

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property Policies

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