Hotel & Motel & Hostel in Christchurch

“We got our bantams and fertile eggs for our broody hen from Popular Pets. Ann is very nice and full of helpful advice which is much appreciated (first time having chicks). I absolutely recommend if you're looking to buy some chooks.”

“As first home buyers we weren't 100% sure on the process of buying a house, having Stu Jones as our agent was an awesome experience as he helped us gain an understanding of how to buy a house. We felt that Stu genuinely cared about us by checking in to see if everything was going in the right direction and being there for us every step of the way. We will definitely work with Stu in the future and would highly recommend his service to anyone.”

“Everything was lovely even better with a free upgrade huge rooms soft beds and electric blankets too full kitchenette sky TV with Netflix the people were lovely as well very welcoming”

“Have been here a couple of times for a drink and most recently a meal. The staff behind the bar are friendly and my meal (chicken salad) was restaurant quality and delicious. Will definitely return.”

“Had a really good experience at Rydges Latimer Christchurch with my Lion group from Taiwan. I was struggling to find a place to park the coach, and Lama from the Front Office came out straight away to help. He showed me the possible parking spots and then personally guided my group through reception to the restaurant. Even though he was busy at the front desk, he still made sure everything went smoothly for us. We had dinner at Bloody Mary’s, and the restaurant was great. Everyone had steak booked, but since I don’t eat steak, they kindly arranged chicken for me. The food was really good and the whole team looked after us well. Big thanks to Lama and the staff at Rydges for making our visit easy and welcoming.”

“Absolutely amazing stay. Apartment clean spacious, and luxurious. One particular reception staff Aaman went over and above enabling us together concert tickets that we could not access.He really made our stay brilliant. Sports facilities were really good, lap pool and sauna good range of fitness equipment”

“Stayed as a family of 5. The facilities are amazing for kids. We were allowed to bring our dog which made the trip so much less stressful. The park had a bunch of activities organised for the kids for Halloween which meant the kids were happy with not going trick or treating. The pool was SO warm, despite the cold snap. We will be back for sure”

“We find this motel so good. We use it every time we fly out. The early morning shuttle is a great bonus too. The rooms are clean tidy nd very comfortable. Jeff nd staff are great hosts nothings a bother..We will def continue to use this motel.”

“Oh my goodness thank you for the great motel, we have been looking for a place we can regularly book when we come to Christchurch and after trying many different options it feels like we have find a home away from home. Amazing customer service, made to feel so welcome from moment the booking was made we felt welcome, and to arrive to be greeted by a smiling and welcoming face and going out of his way to make changes to accommodate our changes. I felt relaxed, appreciated all the small touches, such as extras bathroom products in the cupboard. Just outstanding, I know where we will be coming for future appointments. Thanks for the awesome service.”

“Great camping facilities and loved the location. Very spacious camp sites. We had a great time”

“Rented here 20 years ago Flat 42, lovely one bedroom with wet room, built in 1997,everything different now in Christchurch.”

“Arrived in a monsoon and was soaked. Owner (David?) gave me a towel and fetched a bigger umbrella for me, so I could get to the supermarket without getting another soaking. He was so kind and thoughtful with a great sense of humour. I often saw him talking to the guests. The room was fabulous value for money. Big comfy bed, walk in wet room/shower with seat and handrail if needed. Little kitchen area with kettle, toaster, hob and microwave. Nice wardrobe and two bedside tables with drawers. Really cosy. Room was serviced everyday which I didn't expect either....really excellent service. It's about a 20-30min walk to shopping centre and botanical gardens etc. Buses run there too. Supermarket 5min walk away. I'll defo stay here again!!!!”

“Second time staying here. Again a lovely stay. THANK YOU for allowing us to book in way earlier than the stated time. Will comeback again fir sure.”

“Excellent location and great value for money. Rooms are modern and clean with comfy beds and warm showers.”

“Such great customer service. They replaced our sheets, washed the dishes and left new towels for us every day. The communication was also clear and fast. Even though it is near a main road the traffic was light in the evenings and the rooms have double glazing, so I was able to get a great sleep. The heater was left on before we arrived so the room was nice and warm. Also really competitive pricing. Thanks!!!”

“Very clean and central! The bed and sheets felt top quality too! Great spacious clean shower. The reception man was friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend! I’ll be back for sure!!!”

“Great motel, lovely staff, room was super clean and comfortable, plenty of amenities and free guest laundry was a bonus! We stayed a week here and couldn't have been more comfortable. Happy come back.”

“Everything you could want. Very clean. Friendly accommodating staff”

“Cozy hostel in the heart of Arthur's Pass Village. The owner Tash is fantastic and very responsive over phone (if you don't see her in-person) if you need anything (I had an check-in issue from booking third party). Large size community kitchen with everything you need. Dorm and lounge areas were very spacious and had all the basic necessities.”

“great location, spa suite was lovely, clean, fairly modern, had everything you need. staff very friendly and helpful . will definitely stay here again next time we are in chch. thank you!”

“Myself and two family members came to stay in November for surgery. The dates changed from a few nights, to a week, then to 2 weeks. Rose was incredibly accommodating, she made us feel like we were at home. Rose is an Incredibly beautiful person and me and my family would return there anytime we go back to Christchurch. Rooms are dated, but still nice and very clean, lots of heaters for winter, rooms were very large with full kitchen. Absolutely worth 5stars, lovely owners who genuinely appreciate and go out of their way for their guests”

“It wasn’t just a hostel—it was my home. Over the past six months, I made so many wonderful memories with amazing people. Everyone was always kind, welcoming, supportive, and considerate. Karen keeps the place clean and cozy, provides organic eggs, and cares about how we’re doing. Antony shows up whenever we need him and can fix just about anything. Lucy, the staff member, is the friendliest and most amazing person! And I miss Pipi the cat so much. The location is great—15min walk to the CBD—and the environment is very safe. I feel so lucky to have spent such a valuable time at Chester St Backpackers!”

“Great hostel in a good location. Parking space at the hostel, but if that's full there is plenty of street parking. I loved the design of the hostel with different houses and a lot of grass space. Good security in the hostel as it has a card key for the building and each room. And there is also a safe for each person in the room to use. Each bed has two USB plug and two outlets. My only complaint was that the beds were pretty uncomfortable and springy, but I really enjoyed the hostel and it's a great value so I'm still giving it 5 stars. Kitchen was soooo impressively clean and so were the toilets and showers. Each one is separate and you get your own space in the showers. Lastly, cool staff! Thanks for being so chill!”

“This was a real great find. Stayed somewhere different and chose here due to location and a kitchenette. Room was clean and nicely appointed. Staff were super helpful and friendly and it is only a short walk to the shops and a short commute to the city. Will definitely be staying here on my next trip.”

“A decent motel with comfortable facilities and a central location. The motel overall has a slightly dated look, bit the facilities and furnishings are modern. The room was spacious, comfortable bed, decent furniture, modern bathroom with newer fittings and ample amenities, while good kitchenette and appliances. The car parking however is very tight and with a bigger vehicle it gets tough to park and take out vehicle. Location wise is pretty central. Good value for money and recommended for a short stay. Below is the detailed review: Location: The motel is ideally located with a 5 ~ 10 min drive across major attractions in the city. Access to and from airport is also straightforward. Walking to places may take slightly longer but it’s a walkable city so no issues at all. Rooms: The rooms have a nice large king size bed, with clean and comfortable mattress, pillows and sheets. The room had nice cane made chairs and a table. The closet has decent hanging space, and it also contained the iron and ironing board. Decent space to keep the luggage as well, along with a flat screen TV of smaller size. The kitchenette had plenty of crockery and kitchen ware along with a decent toaster, slightly older electric kettle, and a microwave oven. Bathroom: The bathrooms are relatively modern, with a separate shower cabin. The water pressure in the shower is not the best despite the bathroom being on the ground floor. The wash basin is also a bit small and water splashes out which is not convenient. Shower cabinet contained bath gel and shampoo only, while a small moisturizer bottle was provided in the bathroom. The hair dryer is fixed in the bathroom and is of a decent size. The towel rack is also heated. Plenty of towels were provided including hand, face, and shower size. Additional toilet paper and air freshener was also provided in the bathroom. Additional Facilities: The WIFI signal and speed was very good. The laundry has two machines and one dryer, for which the dryer was out of order, however alternate option was provided through reception. The car park has 1 spot for each room, but the parking space itself is too tight and gets difficult to park and take out the car when the lot is full. Staff: It’s managed by the owners who are an older couple and very helpful people. They made good arrangements for our late check in and also helped us with additional parking spot that was available. The cleaning staff were also very efficient and nice people.”

“My parents actually live here in their own home..i love visiting them!..It is very well thought out and maintained and has a great feeling about it. 9/8/24..visited today..just so impressed with the great job Rob has done with this place!.. Such abig turn around from when a friend of mine lived there 20 + years ago.. Hats off to you for a top notch place!”

“Lived here for my first semester in 2025, coming the end now, loved every minute. The staff are so helpful. Great community vibes and really fantastic facilities. Definitely recommend for any international students.”

“Coco loves kindy, she can't wait to get in in the mornings! It's great being able to see what she's up to during the day too on snapchat and Instagram, and she loves posing with santa every year.”

“We have been with Real Property for almost 7 years. Taylor was our property manager and she has been outstanding from day one. Communication is fast, all issues are handled promptly and they are always professional and easy to deal with. Couldn't ask for a smoother, more stress-free experience. Highly recommend !”

“We had the high tea which did not disappoint. It was hard to choose a favourite they were all so delicious and there was a good amount of food as well. Lovely waitress looking after us who took the time to explain all of the tasty treats. Highly recommend, I will certainly be back!!”