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Canterbury House Christchurch Reviews

257 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand

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83%Overall Rating

From 37 ratings
  • 83%Character
  • 84%Security
  • 76%Location
  • 85%Staff
  • 79%Atmosphere
  • 88%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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93%

If you are looking for a hostel that feels like home and where you will get a great nights sleep, this is the place for you. We stayed for 3 nights, probably the 3 best nights of our hostel experiences. Owners couldn't have been more helpful and the atmosphere was just so homely. Facilities were great and only a short walk to the city centre. Couldn't recommend this place more!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

Alan and Keiko were great, helpful and welcoming. A homely and pleasant place to stop.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female
  • (1 review)


97%

Such a lovely hostel. It is so clean and the staff are ever so helpful. Could not have had a better stay here.

  • Globetrotter
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (21 reviews)


100%

I stayed 3 nights and really enjoyed the cosy and relaxing atmosphere. Alan and Keiko are amazing hosts, really helpful and make you feel at home :) . I would definetly stay at this hostel again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Despite having "free internet" it's really only the first 200 mb that are free. This will last you about 20 min., and anything over that you'll need to pay for. Other than that, I really loved this hostel! Very cosy, and with very friendly hosts.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

Very helpfull staff, nothing was to much trouble and as they lived and cooked there, the kitchin was first class..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 41+
  • (5 reviews)


63%

Cool garden, lacking a good feel. Kind of creepy


83%

The owner is the most helpfull man I have ever met in my travels. You'll feel home in a town that's not very homy anymore

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


67%

Nice Place ; clean facilities, helpfull staff

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


60%

no soap in bathrooms

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

A very cute hostel. The owners look after you very well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


83%

There is the need for more toilets and showers. A few times we were caught out and had to wait or come back later. This can be uncomfortable as you can imagine! Otherwise everything was great and it was very clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


90%

More like a home stay where you are self catering. I had a twin room. Nice and spacious, good cupboard space. They supply towels and even gave a mini chocolate. Owners live there. A fair walk to the centre but easy shuttle to airport and train station. Only stayed one night. Really nice and quiet. Free hour of Internet. Would happily stay again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 41+
  • (6 reviews)


70%

Very friendly and helpful staff. Accommodation is a little dated. Excellent value for money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 41+
  • (2 reviews)


97%

It was very great staying at your hostel. Thank you for quiet nights, very clean facilities and so gentle staff. I will clearly recommend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


90%

We were only there for one night, but we had a good stay and the Service was excellent :) would definitely stay there again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Really is "home style" accommodation. Like getting to sleep in the spare room at mum's. Bathroom facilities were very good. Only a little walk into the cbd. Nice staff.

  • Globetrotter
  • 12 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 31-40
  • (24 reviews)


97%

It feels like home! I particularly like the cat :-)


80%

Nice,really quiet stay.Showers and kitchen were closed 3 hours during the day which is bit long from my opinion.Enjoyed my stay anyway!

  • Globetrotter
  • 30 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female, 25-30
  • (24 reviews)


93%

Lovely people and a lovely cat!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 25-30
  • (6 reviews)




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