Christchurch Casino guide

Opening hours

These are the Casino's hours when we checked in November 2026:

• Sunday to Thursday: noon to 1am
• Friday and Saturday: noon to 3am

Hours can change on public holidays and for special events. Check the Casino website.

Before you go

• Age: you must be 20 or older, and you may be asked for ID. The Casino takes a passport, a New Zealand driver's licence, a Kiwi Access Card or HANZ 18+ Card, or a New Zealand firearms licence.
• Dress code: smart casual. No dirty clothes, steel-capped boots, offensive words or gang patches.
• Players Club: free to join with photo ID, at the desk on the gaming floor.

Food and drinks

• The Café for casual meals
• Monza Sports Bar
• Skylark Bar & Lounge

Parking

The Casino car park on Peterborough Street is free for the first hour, then $5 an hour, up to $20 a day. Staying with us, you can leave your car at the motel and walk. See our guide to parking in central Christchurch.

Getting there from the motel

It is a 6-minute walk.

Get walking directions from the motel

If gambling stops being fun, call the Gambling Helpline on 0800 654 655.

Questions

How old do you have to be to go to Christchurch Casino?

20 or older. Bring photo ID.

What are the Christchurch Casino opening hours?

Noon to 1am from Sunday to Thursday, and noon to 3am on Friday and Saturday.

What is the dress code at Christchurch Casino?

Smart casual: neat and tidy, with no dirty clothes, steel-capped boots or gang patches.

How far is Christchurch Casino from ASURE Centrepoint Motel?

About a 6-minute walk.