What many guests don’t realise is that their stay is also helping fund youth programmes, recreation opportunities, community initiatives and social impact projects across Canterbury.
That’s what makes Hotel Give different.
This month, we were proud to be receive both the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award and our 3 Star Plus rating, recognising the quality of our accommodation, our commitment to sustainability and the experience we provide to guests every day.
While we’re incredibly proud of the recognition, the real achievement is what sits behind it.
Hospitality with purpose
Hotel Give is part of The Kind Foundation, a charitable organisation focused on making a positive difference every day.
Unlike a traditional hotel, 100% of Hotel Give’s profits are reinvested back into programmes and services that strengthen our community. The success of the hotel helps support initiatives ranging from youth leadership and recreation programmes through to environmental projects, volunteering opportunities and community events.
In fact, Hotel Give contributes around 30% of The Kind Foundation’s total income, making it one of the organisation’s most important social enterprises.
Every booking helps create opportunities for others.
Every stay makes a difference.
A hotel for every kind of traveller
One of the things we are most proud of is the diversity of people who stay with us.
On any given night, Hotel Give might host backpackers travelling across New Zealand, school and sports groups competing in Christchurch, families exploring the city, couples enjoying a weekend getaway or business travellers attending conferences and events.
The experience looks different for every guest.
For some, it’s the convenience of a modern dorm room. For others, it’s a spacious family apartment overlooking Hagley Park. For many, it’s simply finding exceptional value in the heart of Christchurch.
What our guests say
The strongest endorsements often come from the guests who choose to stay with us.
After a recent visit, one guest wrote:
“What a fabulous hotel. Can’t believe we have never stayed before. Perfect location, perfect room and even perfect bed. Great staff and a really spacious room. Even a view of the Botanical Gardens.” Jacqui, Trip Advisor
Another family shared:
“Fantastic stay at Hotel Give! Our spotless, modern two-bedroom apartment had two bathrooms, a kitchen and two balconies, perfect for our family. The central location was excellent, the staff were very friendly and at NZ$220 for the night it felt like an absolute steal.” James, Google Review
For many guests, it’s the combination of quality, value and location that stands out.
For others, it’s the flexibility of the accommodation options. That flexibility allows us to welcome a broad range of visitors while maintaining our commitment to accessibility, affordability and quality.
One digital nomad recently wrote:
“I absolutely loved my stay at Hotel Give. This was honestly one of my favourite hostels ever. Everything felt modern and well designed. The people there were incredibly kind and welcoming. I would come back without hesitation and would 100% recommend this place to anyone.” Cory, Google Review
Feedback like this reassures us that we’re achieving what we set out to do every day: creating a place where everyone feels welcome. From backpackers and sports teams to families and business travellers, our guests consistently highlight the same things that Qualmark recognised in its recent assessment: friendly service, exceptional value, cleanliness and a location that makes it easy to experience the best of Christchurch.
Recognition for Something Bigger
The latest Qualmark assessment highlighted not only our hospitality standards but also our approach to sustainability, community support, accessibility and staff culture. The assessor described Hotel Give as a “very unique property” and praised both the positive culture within the hotel and the wider work of The Kind Foundation.
For us, that’s especially meaningful.
Because while we’re proud of our modern rooms, central city location and fantastic team, we’re equally proud of what those things help make possible.
Every booking contributes to something bigger.
Every guest becomes part of the story.
And every stay helps us continue making a positive difference every day.
