The Charlotte Jane, Boutique Hotel offers 5 star Luxury accommodation and fine dining set in beautiful gardens in Christchurch, South Island of New Zealand.

Elegant and luxurious accommodation, this superbly restored Victorian home offers guests every service and comfort, including one of Christchurch's finest restaurants, The Alexander Lawrence.

The Charlotte Jane is the perfect choice for couples looking for a special place to stay, or business travellers wanting somewhere sophisticated, yet homely. The luxurious refurbishment reflects the elegance and comfort of its origins as a grand Victorian Mansion. Spoil yourself in this outstanding boutique hotel within easy strolling distance from the centre of Christchurch, New Zealand, the Garden City.

This fine residence was built in 1891 for Captain Frederick Gibson whose daughters founded the Miss Gibson's Private School for Girls. Later called Rangi Ruru, Maori for 'wide sky shelter', the property accommodated family and up to sixty students over three decades.

After the school moved to larger premises, the building was put to a variety of uses, until 1995 when it was bought by Moira and Siegfried Lindlbauer. They had come to New Zealand from Germany wanting to open a premier guest lodge, and were enchanted by its character and dimensions. They named it The Charlotte Jane after one of the First Four Ships which in 1850 arrived at Lyttelton Harbour, bringing settlers from England .

More than a hundred years after it was built, the Charlotte Jane has been magnificently restored to provide luxury bed and breakfast accommodation.

Each room is individually decorated, with fine furnishings in keeping with the grandeur of the house. A beautiful garden, blending native trees with rhododendrons and roses, frames this Merivale landmark.

Hotel Features

• beautifully crafted sash windows
• rich kauri and rimu timber panelling
• fireplaces in most rooms
• fresh flowers throughout the house
• writing desks
• telephones, videos and T.V. in each suite
• video library
• business bureau

Bathrobes, slippers, shoe-shine kits, toothbrushes, magazines, TVs and VCR's are available in all rooms. Complimentary welcome drinks. Beverages available at no cost during reception hours.

A complimentary coffee/tea bar is set up in the kitchen for those who want a night cap. In the library we have a computer (set on a lovely kauri colonial desk) with internet facilities. This service is available to house-guests FREE of charge.