| Chateau on the Park - Accommodation & Cuisine: Accommodation A Unique Escape - Nestled in 5 acres of beautiful and tranquil gardens, the 190 room Chateau on the Park seems a world away from the stresses of city life. Yet just minutes from this secluded retreat is the sparkling city of Christchurch New Zealand.
Let The Chateau on the Park introduce you to the very best of Christchurch - extensive city shopping, stunning Botanic Gardens, leisurely punting on the River Avon. We can take you a little further afield where you can ski magical mountains, or cast for plump salmon on picturesque riverbanks.
Relax and unwind in our attractive surroundings - landscaped gardens, award winning restaurants, a cosy bar. The Chateau on the Park has been designed so that every guest room has a view of part of the garden leaving guests in no doubt they are in the "Garden City". Even the decor of the room is designed to draw the gardens inside. The hotel has 190 rooms including: - Deluxe King Rooms
- Deluxe Twin Rooms
- Standard Rooms
- Executive Suites
- Presidential Suite
Apartments
If you require apartment style accommodation in Christchurch, our sister property, Chateau Blanc Suites Apartment Hotel offers 36 fully-serviced apartments, each with with a separate lounge, bedroom, bathroom and European-style kitchen with full facilities. Room Descriptions: Deluxe King Room
100 Deluxe King Rooms with a King Bed (convertible to 2 single beds) were refurbished in 1998. The colours are very much in keeping with the French Chateau-style architecture of the hotel. The large bathrooms feature a separate shower and full-size bathtub as well as a very practical sized vanity. Deluxe Twin Room
42 Deluxe Twin Rooms with 2 double beds were refurbished in 1997 and are decorated in garden colours of rust, tan and blues. The bathrooms are large and feature a full-size bath/shower. Standard Room
42 Standard Rooms with Queen Bed, twin beds or 3 single beds. These rooms have undergone a soft refurbishment and the bathrooms are smaller than the Deluxe Rooms with a shower over the bathtub. Executive Suites
If you would like to pamper yourself, or need more room, why not upgrade to one of our Executive Suites. The decor is gold, green and burgundy and features watercolour paintings of flowers. With a large comfortable living room (and balcony overlooking the cottage garden), a bedroom with a king bed and a large bathroom with separate shower and luxurious spa bath. Presidential Suite
A sumptuous 'Room with a View' about the pool and beautiful rose gardens. Rich warm decor including a self contained kitchen/dining area with a private balcony. Restaurants & Bars: Be it light and casual, or something a little more formal, our award winning Restaurants have the choice for you. The Garden Court Brasserie:
No matter what the season, you'll love the feeling of "al fresco" dining created by the light, airy, refreshing surroundings of our garden Brasserie
When the temperatures are warm you can enjoy the real things, dining outdoors in our rose gardens, or overlooking the Hotel pool. Select your meal from our Chef's inspired seasonal menu, or take the chance to slow down and relax with a drink from the Brasserie garden bar.
Open from breakfast, morning and afternoon teas, weekend brunch, weekday business lunches and dinner seven nights; you'll soon realise why eating and socialising at the Garden Court Brasserie can easily become part of your lifestyle. Escape to our place for a deliciously different interlude in your day The Camelot Restaurant:
If you have someone to impress, whether it be a loved one or a business contact, an evening in the Camelot will be everything you could wish for.
The styling is baroque, the atmosphere elegant and the service warm and discreet. The cuisine is very New Zealand with a hint of Europe and offers the freshest picked seasonal fare from surrounding districts. A wide selection of fine wines may be hand picked from the Camelot's own cellar.
The Camelot is also the ideal venue for large themed dinners, particularly "medieval or haunted dinners". The Den Bar:
Tucked away from prying eyes, full of intriguing little corners, dark wood panelling and the welcoming warmth of an open fire is the Den of Little Red Foxes cocktail bar - our best kept secret.
The Den is the perfect place to rendezvous with friends or business associates ... after a hard day in the office, before a special dinner or a night on the town, or afterwards for supper and a nightcap.
Settle down with a drink in front of the fire and rediscover the forgotten delights of real conversation. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, the service discreet, and you can choose your refreshments from our wide selection (including imported beers and house cocktails. So join us in the Den Bar ... we're open 3pm til late every day. Happy Hour weekdays is 5.30 - 7.30 pm. Unique Dining & Sample Menus: View some of our special unique dining options. These along with sample menus for both the Garden Court Brasserie and Camelot Restaurant. ROMEO & JULIET BALCONY DINNER: Romance and passion are alive and well with the exclusive dinner
package at the Garden City’s most romantic hotel, Chateau on the
Park.
Retreat for the night in a deluxe room overlooking the beautiful rose
gardens. As evening approaches, a romantic 3 course dinner
featuring the finest of local produce is served on your own private
balcony overlooking the gardens (if the weather is inclement, dinner
will be served in the room or the Camelot restaurant).
We have thought of all the little extras to make the experience
memorable – fresh flowers and candle decorate the table, a bottle
of wine or sparkling grape juice. Guests will remember this romantic
experience with a gift of a photograph and a compact disc of
classical music.
To Begin
Crayfish Bisque with Scallop and Clotted Cream
Or
Smoked Salmon Terrine garnished with Crab finished with
Parsley and Bell Pepper Jus
Or
Warm Ostrich Salad with Sweet Pea Mash
Main Course Selection
Milford Crayfish Grilled with Lemon Butter
Or
Venison Escalope with Soft Parsley Crust accompanied by
Fresh Noodles and Cranberry Sauce
Or
Peppered Lamb Fillet with Polenta and Ratatouille
Dessert Selection
Chocolate Mousse enriched with French Brandied Cherries
Or
Seasonal Fruits served with Lemon Parfait
Or
Trio of New Zealand Cheeses served with Grapes and Biscuits
Freshly brewed Tea or Coffee served with Chocolates
HANGI & MAORI CULTURAL EXPERIENCE:
The Chateau on the Park offers another unique experience for group tours in Christchurch, a Maori Hangi and Concert. A Hangi is the traditional Maori preparation of food by cooking in the ground. Groups staying at the Chateau on the park receive preferential pricing for the Hangi & Maori Cultural Experience as well as the added benefit of no additional transfer costs and the convenience of having this outstanding experience all under one roof.
We suggest that you combine this Hangi & Maori Cultural Experience with one of the other unique deluxe dining experiences at the Chateau on the Park including the Flower & Herb Dinner Experience, Camelot Restaurant,
Garden Court Brasserie or a poolside barbecue.
Hangi & Maori Cultural Experience Maori welcome upon groups’ arrival at the hotel.
Group then checks in and guests freshen up in their room.
Visit the Hangi site in the gardens of the hotel (optional)
A Maori representative will give an explanation of the
cooking method.
On arrival at the dinner venue guests receive a welcomeglass of Kiwifruit Wine or New Zealand Beer.
Cultural Performance by Nga Hau e Wha National Marae Cultural Group (40 minutes). The Maori Culturalgroup size will be relative to the tour group size.
A delicious buffet is served featuring the food prepared in the hangi. DELUXE FLOWER & HERB DINNING EXPERIENCE: The Chateau on the Park offers a unique dining option for your
groups. The Deluxe Flower & Herb Dining Experience offers a 3
course menu featuring edible flowers and herbs freshly picked
from their award winning gardens. Upon arrival at the restaurant
your group will be met by the Executive Chef and Garden Manager
who will lead them through the spectacular flower gardens and
the formal Herb Garden and discuss how the hotel chefs prepare
the produce in the Chateau on the Park’s kitchen. Once the garden
walk is completed the Executive Chef will perform a culinary
demonstration prior to dinner being served.
Flower & Herb Menu
Fresh Vegetable juice with Nasturtium flower
3 Course Dinner featuring edible flowers
and herbs
Garden Salad of Avocado, Bacon and Grapefruit
with edible Flowers & Basil - Chive Dressing
Pan Fried Venison on Kumara Herb Galette
Seasonal Vegetables
with Rose Petal Marsala
or
Grilled Canterbury Salmon Fillet on
Lemon Grass Oil with
Stirfry vegetables & Parisienne Potatoes
Mixed Berry Pudding
On Lavender Sauce and Candied Rose Petal
A Selection of Herbal Teas and Coffee
accompany dessert
Live Classical Music accompanies dinner. Ladies are presented
with a fresh flower from the garden. Each couple and single
traveller receive a jar of pear chutney made from the pears grown
in the hotel gardens. Note: The above deluxe experience is available for groups only.
A dinner only option is available for both groups and FITs. Please click on the below link to learn more about Chateau on the Park's Conference Options. Conference Options
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