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Located in Christchurch and with Christchurch Art Gallery reachable within a 15-minute walk, Drifter Christchurch provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 1.3 miles from Hagley Park, 2.6 miles from Christchurch Railway Station and 14 miles from Orana Wildlife Park. The property has a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Canterbury Museum, The Chalice and Bridge of Remembrance. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 6.8 miles from Drifter Christchurch.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Christchurch
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jayne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really enjoyed my stay at Drifter. very pleased with the clean conditions of my room, shared bathroom, kitchen and basically everywhere!
  • Alejandra
    Guatemala Guatemala
    This has been the cleanest and nicest hostel I’ve ever been 🥰 loved it!
  • Yukontorn
    Thailand Thailand
    Very good location if you use Intercity bus,just 10-15 steps from the hotel (1 minute) Staff is very helpful kindness I love everything in this hotel, will definitely come back again if going to Christchurch

Area info

Amenities of Drifter Christchurch
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
Spa
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Drifter Christchurch takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Drifter Christchurch

  • Drifter Christchurch offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Yoga classes
    • Themed dinners
    • Cooking class
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Entertainment staff
    • Bike tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Movie nights
    • Fitness classes
    • Happy hour
  • Drifter Christchurch is 1,500 feet from the center of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Drifter Christchurch may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Drifter Christchurch is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.