Product Overview

The Bealey Quarter represents our four unique hospitality offerings in the one precinct. Three diverse accommodation spaces, a private function room plus a bustling restaurant and bar provide an unrivalled hospitality experience in Christchurch.

The perfect base from which to explore Christchurch, there is something for every traveller at the Bealey Quarter. Centrally located and only a short walk to the central city you will feel right at home but with all the comforts you would find in a hotel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Description

The Studios

Company Info

The Bealey Quarter is a truly unique hospitality and accommodation complex, centrally located in Christchurch. Providing quality, affordable accommodation and the ability to accommodate leisure and business travelers through to large bookings, from colleges to sporting and cultural groups 
 
The four quarters are made up of, The Lodge, The Courtyard, The Studios, and 'The Bealey' Restaurant, Bar, and Function Room.

Our History

In 1906 a half-acre block of Samuel Bealey’s land was purchased as 263 Bealey Avenue. The 1950’s saw the site transformed into a hotel known as the Gainsborough Private Hotel. It was seen as one of Christchurch’s premier establishments of the era. The Gainsborough’s name altered slightly throughout the years but even into the 1970’s, the Gainsborough was synonymous with five-star fine dining in Christchurch. 

In the 1990’s an Australian company purchased the building that had been operating as the Gainsborough Travel Motel and Hotel and trademarked the name ‘Outlaws’. The Outlaws restaurant catered to families, groups and vast amounts of backpackers that stayed in the accommodation onsite, Pacific Park Hotel, run by the Scenic Circle Group.

Our current owner purchased 263 Bealey Avenue in 2004 and started the Speight’s Ale House Bealey in early 2005. These days our Restaurant and Bar is known as 'The Bealey' and the site in which it sits along with our accommodation offerings is known as the 'Bealey Quarter.'

While the name on the sign has changed our hallmark of warm southern hospitality hasn't wavered.

The February Earthquake of 2011 had disastrous consequences for the accommodation block at the rear of the section, however, the bar and restaurant was left in better shape. The Speight’s Ale House became the place for the community to swap their stories, forget about their troubles and enjoy a pint or two. For the following three years, it was actually NZ Breweries top pouring ‘on premise’ venue in the entire South Island. 

Today, the accommodation has been rebuilt, with The Lodge being one of the biggest lodge accommodation sites in the South Island.  

As for us, we are The Bealey. A local hangout for lovers of good food, good beer, and good yarns. We want to celebrate the spirit of Samuel Bealey and bring his love of the great city of Christchurch, and all it has to offer, to your experience with us. Whether it’s your first visit, or your one hundredth, our house is your house, and we are very pleased to have you here.