Retreat & Hall Bookings | Hurunui Catholic Parish

St Roch’s two-bedroom retreat unit, built by Cosy Homes

St Roch’s Retreat, Hanmer Springs

A fully self-contained place for prayer, rest and respite beside St Roch’s Church.

Availability

November 2026

Crossed out dates are booked or unavailable. Choose arrival and departure dates for a one-to-three-night stay. Arrival must be within three months.

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Booking dates

Number of nights *

1st choice: From (day of arrival) *

1st choice: To (day of departure) *

2nd choice: From (day of arrival), optional

2nd choice: To (day of departure), optional

Full name

Physical address

Email

Phone

Guests staying

Adults

Any children?NoYes

Number of guests

Reason to stayLeisureRetreatRespite

State of life (vocation)Lay personClergy (Priest/Deacon)Religious (Brother/Sister)

Referee: Your parish

The parish office will contact your parish to confirm you are on its parish roll. Visitors from another diocese need a friend-referee from Christchurch.

Referee: Your parish *

CleaningI will clean the unit before leaving.Please arrange cleaning, additional $80.

Fundraising for the new Cathedral

You are warmly invited to donate towards the Cathedral rebuilding campaign.

Would you like to add a donation? *YesNo

House rules

Health, safety and accessibility

Parents are responsible for their children’s safety in and around the unit. No playing underneath the unit or deck. Keep children clear of moving traffic and away from the tenants’ area in the adjoining flats.

The unit is not suitable for wheelchair access.

Church property and neighbours

This is a family-friendly facility on Church property. The Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the church. Visiting priests are encouraged to offer daily Mass.

Saturday Mass is at 5pm. You are encouraged to attend. If staying in the unit during Mass, please respect the quiet. Respect the privacy of the two long-term tenants alongside and keep noise levels down.

Booking and behaviour

At least one guest must be over 30 years of age. Preference is given to no-alcohol or low-alcohol groups. No music or talking outside after 10pm.

Loud or unruly parties are not tolerated. Guests may be asked to leave immediately with no refund and will not be allowed to return for another stay if they disregard these rules.

Check in after 2pm. Check out before 10am.

Parking

Space for 1 car only alongside the carport for flat 2. No parking elsewhere on the site, on the grass or around the church driveway. All other vehicles, caravans, boats, trailers and guest cars must park on the street.

Tidiness and damage

Keep the inside and outside tidy. No smoking, vaping, drugs or pets on the property. Do not make holes or marks on walls. Keep the deck clear of rubbish, take all rubbish away and leave the unit fully cleaned.

If the unit is left uncleaned, a $75 cleaning fee will be charged retrospectively. This is separate from the $80 option to arrange cleaning in advance.

Report damage straight away, within 24 hours. Repair costs plus 10% for processing will be charged separately.

Cancellations

Within 24 hours of arrival: 50% cancellation fee.
24 to 72 hours before arrival: 30% fee.
72 hours to two weeks before arrival: 10% fee.
Earlier than two weeks before arrival: full refund.

Parish-roll confirmation is required for Christchurch diocesan applicants. Visitors from another diocese need a Christchurch friend-referee. The parish office will arrange confirmation. Emergency contact details will be provided privately with stay details.

At least one guest is over 30 years of age.I agree to abide by all house rules above.

Final Comments / Submission

Final Comments (optional)

Is there anything you would like us to be aware of?

Your details are private to parish staff. No payment is taken on this website.

Rates & arrival

$120 per night

$60 per night for priests and religious.

Bring your own linen and leave the unit clean. If not self-cleaning, add $80.

Arrival from 2pm. Departure before 10am.

Who can stay?

Registered parishioners of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch, and visitors from another diocese with a Christchurch friend-referee. Stays are one to three nights, with bookings no more than three months ahead, subject to availability.

Recommended for one adult through to a family of parents and three children. No camping on the grass or deck.

What to bring

Top and bottom sheets, pillowcases, tea towels, bathmat, flannels, towels and toiletries. Bring a baby cot if needed.

The parish office checks availability, arranges payment separately and provides your stay and key-access details. No payment is taken here.

Inside the retreat

A fully self-contained 9.1m × 4.2m two-bedroom unit, built by Cosy Homes. Queen bed in the main bedroom and single-over-double bunks in the second bedroom.

Shower, toilet and hand basin. Kitchen with gas hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave and small fridge. Dining table, chairs, TV and sofa. French doors open onto a 5.7m × 2.4m timber deck.