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Drifter Christchurch

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near One New Zealand Stadium

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When you stay at Drifter Christchurch, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cathedral Square and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Rambler, which serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (5)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is CNY490
CNY564 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium King Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Queen Room with Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Loft Suite with Queen and Bunk

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(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Loft Suite with Two Queen Rooms

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Private Deluxe 8 Bed Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Deluxe 8 Bed Female Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Superior 4 Bed Ensuite Room

9.0 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Superior 8 Bed Ensuite Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 8 Bed Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Superior Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Private Superior 4 Bed Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Superior 4 Bed Female Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
96 Lichfield St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011

What's nearby

  • Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 23 min drive
  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Rolleston Station - 18 min drive
  • Rangiora Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C1 Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Akin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smash Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dux Central - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Two Fat Indians - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Drifter Christchurch

When you stay at Drifter Christchurch, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cathedral Square and Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Rambler, which serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 95 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests are required to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Rooftop garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 63
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Rambler - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 28 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 9429050898268

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Drifter Christchurch Christchurch
Drifter Christchurch Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Drifter Christchurch offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Drifter Christchurch does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Drifter Christchurch?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Drifter Christchurch?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Drifter Christchurch.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drifter Christchurch?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Drifter Christchurch?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (17-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Drifter Christchurch and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Drifter Christchurch includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Drifter Christchurch also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Drifter Christchurch?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Rambler.

What's the area around Drifter Christchurch like?

Drifter Christchurch is in Christchurch City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Riverside Market and 7 minutes' walk from Cathedral Square.

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Reviews

Drifter Christchurch Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and friendly staff
Kobus, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, amazing shower and bed. Great staff, great coffee.
Zak, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay, easy walk to the shops and dining!
Priscilla, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very cool how they mixed a hotel and hostel vibe. We brought our family and it was good for them to see how fun it is for young people to travel like I used to. Check-in was a bit clunky, but not too bad.
Khalid, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is clean and is located in a central area within walking distance to many must seen sites. The staff was very friendly and nice!
Kim is the nicest and very professional staff. It was a pleasure to get to know you. Thank you!
Hila, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly and helpful staff
View from our room up on level 4
Henry, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic staff and excellent room (suited our family perfectly)! Right in town so close to restaurants as well.
Abbey, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Location is very nice.
RYOTA, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, awesome concept the bar had really tasty sharing menu couldn’t fault my stay
Summer, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Tiny elevator and room. All digital elevator access and lack of space meant long unnecessary delays. This hotel is designed for GenZ only - this should be mentioned in hotel listing. Won’t be staying again.
Kathryn, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lots of interesting characteristics. Nice large balcony that needed cleaning.
Caren, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Where hospitable staff and stylish decorations! To all landmarks walking can complete 💯!very cool !
HAOYANG, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Safe, convenient location - next to tram stop & walking distance to great food venues- plus supermarket
Joanne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff, room, security all out of this world great!!
stephanie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great room ,spotless throughout. Great to have big bathtowels too. Staff always helpful and comfortable beds with good quality linen
janet, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Cheuk Fung, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

More of a young back packer accomodation not what I was expecting unfortunately
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Shower was amazing
Debra, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location right next to bus terminal, food shopping across the street, and walkable to so many great venues. The hotel offers so many different room types and includes a communal cooking, gathering space. My room (with bathroom) was small, but comfortable and quiet - with a library and outdoor space on the same floor. Have already booked it for our next visit.
Lori, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and nice staff
Xuan, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location, easy walking distance to all of central christchurch. Friendly staff, modern, clean facilities, good price.
Claire, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was tidy and clean. Common areas were also tidy. Though, for a somewhat steep price point - I wouldn’t call this a hotel. It is more of a hostel. There are very limited in room amenities - basically none. It’s a safe, convenient hotel that is a place to rest really - no frills.
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All was good
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Such a cool place to stay in the cbd. Beds were super comfy.
Rachel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Virgil, 1-night trip