# Hoyts Cinema - Central (EntX), Christchurch Central City Hoyts Cinema - Central (EntX) is a cinema or theatre at 617 Colombo Street, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: (03) 742 7143. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), route 3, route 8, route 80) is 68 m away; a separated cycleway passes the door; council off-street parking is 112 m away. The address’s own page keeps 9 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 617 Colombo Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Cinemas & theatres _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** (03) 742 7143 _(Its own website)_ - **Website:** https://www.hoyts.co.nz/cinemas/entx-christchurch _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ ## In its own listing HOYTS EntX offers Cantabrians the ultimate movie going experience. Guests can enjoy a range of offerings including HOYTS LUX, a premium in-cinema experience with dining options. The complex is also home to candy-bar Treat City, along with Arties Bar and Café serving delicious hot and cold food. Hosting some of the largest screens in Christchurch and powered recliners in all cinemas, HOYTS EntX also has two Xtremescreen's with Dolby Atmos, giving audiences exciting surround sound immersion. Open 7 days _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [617 Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/617-colombo-street), 9 reports on file ## What stood on Colombo Street [2004, Shops along Colombo Street, towards Cathedral Square](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/obeirne/ccl-cs-16104) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside A Rolling Stone, 2023-12._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 5,011 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9171310), [96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/96-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9167504), [250 High St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/250-high-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9146776), [159 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/159-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143752), [216 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/216-high-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143742), [261F High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/261f-high-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143729), [111 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/111-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143727), BNZ Centre 105 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9139324), [13 Mollett Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/13-mollett-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9139165), [13 Mollett Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/13-mollett-street) - [Water Fountain](https://www.chch.live/report/9136485), Sugarloaf Ln, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9136183), [665 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/665-colombo-street) - [Water Fountain](https://www.chch.live/report/9134091), [10 Mollett St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/10-mollett-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), 68 m (routes 3, 8, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform B), 78 m (routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform A), 81 m (routes 3, 5, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Separated cycleway, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Parkable Off-Street, 112 m (8 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Hoyts%20Cinema%20-%20Central%20(EntX)%2C%20617%20Colombo%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53445666744886,172.63627955072494) ## Nearby - [Joes Garage - EntX](https://www.chch.live/business/joes-garage-entx-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 9 m - [Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq & Holey Moley](https://www.chch.live/business/archie-brothers-cirque-electriq-holey-moley-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 13 m - [Joe's Garage](https://www.chch.live/business/joe-s-garage-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 17 m - [One Shot Esports Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/one-shot-esports-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 21 m - [Shanghai Street Dumplings - Central City](https://www.chch.live/business/shanghai-street-dumplings-central-city-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 27 m - [Leemo Desserts & Drinks](https://www.chch.live/business/leemo-desserts-drinks-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 30 m - [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 197 m - [City Mall](https://www.chch.live/park/1278-city-mall), park, 208 m - [The Stewart Plaza](https://www.chch.live/park/1566-the-stewart-plaza), park, 235 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Re:start - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-31), Car park, 46 m ## The nearest other cinemas & theatres - [Hoyts Entertainment Exchange](https://www.chch.live/business/hoyts-entertainment-exchange-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 36 m - [Little Andromeda](https://www.chch.live/business/little-andromeda-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 274 m - [Alice Cinema](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-cinema-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 329 m - [Alice Cinematheque](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-cinematheque-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 355 m - [The Court Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-court-theatre-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 575 m - [Isaac Theatre Royal](https://www.chch.live/business/isaac-theatre-royal-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 578 m - [The Piano](https://www.chch.live/business/the-piano-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 623 m - [Lumiere Cinemas](https://www.chch.live/business/lumiere-cinemas-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 661 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cinema#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [EntX](https://www.chch.live/business/entx-christchurch-central-city), Food courts, 31 m - [Archie Brothers And Holey Moley](https://www.chch.live/business/archie-brothers-and-holey-moley-christchurch-central-city), Business, 36 m - [Kosco](https://www.chch.live/business/kosco-christchurch-central-city), Dairies & convenience, 43 m - [Zesto Convenience Store](https://www.chch.live/business/zesto-convenience-store-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 45 m - [Holey Moley](https://www.chch.live/business/holey-moley-christchurch-central-city), Arcades, 46 m - [Muffin Break](https://www.chch.live/business/muffin-break-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 51 m - [Kosco Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/business/kosco-colombo-street-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 53 m - [Auntie Dai's Dumplings - Bus Interchange](https://www.chch.live/business/auntie-dai-s-dumplings-bus-interchange-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 54 m - [MetroMart](https://www.chch.live/business/metromart-christchurch-central-city), Dairies & convenience, 56 m - [Pinkie Nails & Lashes](https://www.chch.live/business/pinkie-nails-lashes-christchurch-central-city), Beauty, 57 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53445666744886&lon=172.63627955072494) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53445666744886,172.63627955072494,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Hoyts%20Cinema%20-%20Central%20(EntX)) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Hoyts Cinema - Central (EntX)?** A cinema or theatre in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Hoyts Cinema - Central (EntX)?** 617 Colombo Street, Central City, on [Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53445666744886,172.63627955072494,17) **Is Hoyts Cinema - Central (EntX) still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact Hoyts Cinema - Central (EntX)?** phone [(03) 742 7143](tel:037427143) (its own website), its [website](https://www.hoyts.co.nz/cinemas/entx-christchurch) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other cinemas & theatres are near Hoyts Cinema - Central (EntX)?** [Hoyts Entertainment Exchange](https://www.chch.live/business/hoyts-entertainment-exchange-christchurch-central-city) (36 m), [Little Andromeda](https://www.chch.live/business/little-andromeda-christchurch-central-city) (274 m), [Alice Cinema](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-cinema-christchurch-central-city) (329 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cinema). **What’s near Hoyts Cinema - Central (EntX)?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/617-colombo-street) holds 9 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Joes Garage - EntX](https://www.chch.live/business/joes-garage-entx-christchurch-central-city) (9 m); the Bus Interchange (Intercity stop) bus stop is 68 m away: routes 3, 8, 80; a separated cycleway passes the door; nearest park: [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles) (197 m). **What stood where Hoyts Cinema - Central (EntX) is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53445666744886&lon=172.63627955072494) ## Sources - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Record assembled 2026-10-28 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/hoyts-cinema-central-entx-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/cinema Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city