Canterbury House Christchurch Reviews

After spending so much time in loud large hostels, Canterbury house was a nice change. I was suprised at having to take my shoes off before entering the house. There is a homely feel to the place but could do with updating and the cracks in the wall repairing. The kitchen is too small for the amount of people in the hostel but it was clean and tidy. It was also very quiet and would suit people who didn't want to party.

Nice place, just like staying in someone's house.

I really enjoyed staying in this hostel. Very friendly atmosphere and nice people. And then I love cats, and Melody (owners cat) is lovely.

I've stayed for two nights at the Canterbury house. It's really clean an the beds are good. But you have to keep in mind that you're staying in someones house and that they are always around. For example, when you want to watch telly in the evening, you sit with them in the livingroom. That felt a bit strange. But the owners are very nice and will help you where ever they can. Good to know probably that they have a cat and that you can't wear your shoes inside the house.

Very cosy and comfortable. We enjoyed staying there and made a nice relationship with the staff. The only complaint I would have is the lack of a computer provided to get access to the internet.

Very welcoming, clean and friendly. Well organised and well stocked kitchen. Good location (next to a large Speights Alehouse) and plenty of off street parking. The owners live on site but are very unobtrusive.

Staying with Alan and Keiko at Canterbury house was really a nice and peaceful time. And Alan is so careful, always ready to help, to give some advice. A lovely place, a nice garden and really a small home away from home.

Cleanest hostel we've ever stayed in. Very friendly staff. Hostel feels like home. Suitable for everybody. We highly recommend this hostel to everybody! :-)

very friendly and welcoming owner, was treated like a vip during my stay. owner provides good information of alternative place to go as the city was still in red zone. big bed room, big shower room, big relaxing garden with beautiful flowers and great host. thanks so much to Alan & Keiko

I really enjoyed my stay at Canterbury House. It was a pleasure to meet Keiko and Alan.

Quiet, warm, and like being a guest in someone's home. Japanese theme and clearly popular with Japanese visitors. On main street with good pub food next door. Close to cafes and coffee bars in Victoria St, and the #29 bus to the airport ($7.50). With the centre of town still closed off, we've lost lots of food/coffee places, so being close to Victoria St is fantastic.

Great place to stay..even good if you are with the family..tidy, clean and cozy

Fantastic! Really friendly owners, when he saw my luggage (2 bags) that I was planning to walk to the bus station with, he offered a few times to drive me to the station (in the end I said yes, though it would've been an inconvenience for him). Was very nice of the owner. The place was also very clean, great showers. Highly recommend.

A nice place, and clean enough too. The staff were also friendly and helpful.

Staff were helpful and friendly. Place was clean. Cute cat.

Nice hostel, walking distance to the city centre, and with friendly helpful hosts. Would stay here again if back in Christchurch.

Was great for the one night tht we needed it, would possibly go back and stay again if we ever went back to Christchurch.

Room was small, beds weree hard, linens old, not well cleaned, carpets old, old furniture dirty, nic nacs everywhere so very dusty. Needs updating, new carpet. Staff were friendly but felt very uncomfortable. MaryJo

Really enjoyed our stay here. Very relaxed atmosphere with lovely hosts. Really appreciated the free laundry and hot drinks (especially Milo!!). Gardens were beautiful. Admittedly, if you are a partying backpacker then this place isn't for you, but for couples or maturer travellers looking for a bit of peace and quiet, you can't go wrong with this place! Would certainly return.

Family like home! Very personal atmosphere!