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About this property
Central Location: Drifter Christchurch is situated in the city centre of Christchurch, offering easy access to key attractions. Christchurch Art Gallery is a 14-minute walk away, while Canterbury Museum lies 1.3 km from the hotel.
Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, lift, 24-hour front desk, entertainment staff, shared kitchen, housekeeping service, outdoor seating area, family rooms, games room, stand-up comedy, live music, full-day security, bicycle parking, express check-in and check-out services, and luggage storage.
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with showers, carpeted floors, balconies, work desks, and TVs. Guests can also enjoy yoga classes, fitness classes, film nights, and an ice-skating rink in the surrounding area.
Nearby Attractions: Christchurch International Airport is 11 km away, while Hagley Park lies 2.1 km from the hotel. Other nearby points of interest include Orana Wildlife Park (20 km) and Christchurch Railway Station (4.3 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.9
Guests who stayed here loved
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Yu
Malaysia
“The room is spacious, I don’t have to stay on the bed when I was in the room but there’s a bay window space that allowed you to chill at. The bunk bed is spacious and the communal spaces are comfortable. Private bathroom in the room is definitely...”
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Michelle
New Zealand
“Great location , super easy check in process, all digital, amazing facilities, awesome onsite bar”
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Léna63
France
“Bedrooms are very large and comfortable, with 2 private bathrooms! There is also a lot of different areas for chilling, do some sport, reading, eating... And excellent location!”
Becca
United Kingdom
“The staff were amazing and extremely accomodating to my trip timings.”
Birgit
Austria
“The closeness to the InterCity station and being in the city center in a walking distance from everything.
Very nice room size to store luggage and a huge bathroom.”
Luca
Germany
“The staff are incredibly friendly and always in a great mood they really make you feel welcome from the very first moment. The events they organize are fantastic and create such a fun and social atmosphere.
The rooms are beautiful and...”
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Felipe
Colombia
“Very nice rooms and bed. Other guests in the room were quiet and nice. Much better than expected.”
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Leonie
Germany
“The location is perfect! Very clean and very nice staff.”
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Nicola
United Kingdom
“Great location next to bus station and easy walk to where you need to be.
Big dorms
Loads of places to relax or socialise
Busy but sociable without being a party hostel”
Ortiz
New Zealand
“Just Perfect :) The best Hostel I have ever stayed in.”
Hotel surroundings
Food & Drink
Rambler
Service
Dinner • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Modern
Menu
À la carte
More food and drink
Restaurants • Facilities
House rules
Drifter Christchurch takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) credit card.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Drifter Christchurch in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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