Ōtoromiro Hotel boasts beautiful colonial architecture and was first established in 1870. Meticulously restored after the series of earthquakes in 2011 it now offers a restaurant a bar and a large garden with seating. The property features a seasonal 25-metre heated swimming pool. It is just 10 minutes’ drive from Lyttelton Township. Free parking and free Wi-Fi access are provided. All rooms are equipped with electric blankets and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Each offers access to the shared toilet and bathroom. Most rooms have French-style doors that open onto a balcony with views of Lyttleton Harbor. You get to enjoy a self-service continental breakfast with fresh fruit cereal toast preserves and coffee/tea. The on-site restaurant features a seasonal menu which includes seafood lamb salads and soups. A wide selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be enjoyed at the bar. Christchurch Ōtoromiro Hotel is just 450 metres from Governors Bay Wharf and Beach. It is a 20-minute drive from central Christchurch and a 45-minute drive from Christchurch International Airport.