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Set in a refurbished 1874 building, Jailhouse Accommodation offers an on-site café and a guest lounge with a cinema projector. It is 10 minutes’ walk from Christchurch Railway Station. Guests enjoy free parking and free WiFi in public areas. Formerly Addington Prison, this property offers Gothic-style architecture and a historical display room. All accommodation offers access to shared bathroom facilities. Bed linen is provided in all rooms. Shared facilities include TV lounges with flat-screen TVs and a billiards table. There is a spacious communal kitchen and a guest laundry room. The information desk can assist you in the organisation of your discovery of Christchurch and its surroundings, offer you various excursions, hiking trails and activities, but also advise you on the rental of vehicles. Christchurch Jailhouse Accommodation is 10 minutes’ walk from Horncastle Arena and AMI Stadium. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Christchurch International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 bunk beds
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eleni
    Canada Canada
    Comfortable beds, lots of common space, bathrooms and showers were never too busy and generally clean. Nice outdoor area to hang out, loved the cats on the property! Overall great place and value.
  • Lisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I loved the attention to detail, it was so authentic and a real experience. There were information panels about the jail, it almost felt like staying at a museum. The staff were super nice and helpful.
  • Corlia
    South Africa South Africa
    A joyful place filled with a good sense of humour.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a fantastic experience and definitely one places we will remember whilst travelling around for six weeks on our honeymoon. We loved how they have kept everything very original and the codes on your bedroom doors was great instead of worrying...
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    No frills accommodation exactly as they state in an old jailhouse. We had bunk beds which were comfortable. Extra blankets provided too. Basic as you would expect but clean and comfy. Showers were hot. Shared kitchen. Plenty of hobs, fridge...
  • Matilda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Conveniently located not far from the centre. Interesting and historic building
  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    Perfect accomodation for traveller and backpacker with everything you need.
  • Ileana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good facilities, Clean bedroom and shared spaces.
  • Nicole
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The character, space, and ambience. The history and having pins for room entry made the stay very pleasant and enjoyable. We would stay again.
  • Niranjan
    India India
    I loved the Jail theme of this hostel, the idea of rooms being a prison cell is cool. The room was comfortable and the common area was big. Location of the hostel is top notch and all Christchurch attractions are walkable. Also plenty of...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Jailhouse Accommodation
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Ski

  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Jailhouse Accommodation takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
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
From 01:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverEftposUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children under 16 years of age cannot be accommodated in the dormitory room.

Please note that there is a $3 charge when paying with a 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 Jailhouse Accommodation 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Jailhouse Accommodation

  • Jailhouse Accommodation offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Billiards
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Darts
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Check-in at Jailhouse Accommodation is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Jailhouse Accommodation may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Jailhouse Accommodation is 1.4 miles from the centre of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.