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Set in a refurbished 1874 building, Jailhouse Accommodations 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 accommodations 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 organization 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 Accommodations is 10 minutes’ walk from Horncastle Arena and AMI Stadium. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Christchurch International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marcia
    United States United States
    Clean, comfortable, helpful staff. We walked to the train station from there, 20 minutes, smooth sidewalk for roller bags.
  • Rachel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Close to Wolfbrook arena. Thai food, BK, Coffee shop within 60 second walk.
  • Mclean
    United States United States
    Love the location, facilities, and friendly and helpful staff!
  • Anderson
    Canada Canada
    Very unique and interesting property. I really enjoyed the history of being a real jail in the past and the whole “prisoner theme”
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, basic, convenient for local amenities and buses etc.
  • Carla
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The space is amazing, vibe is very welcoming and pleasant. Great location, easy to find and easy to check in. Facilities were very clean and tidy and rooms were warm and comfortable. Would 100% stay again.
  • Clare
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Really cool place. Still had some cells set up as they would have been with graffiti etc. good location.
  • Rebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Visited ChCh with our young daughters, stayed in a few places. Great experience if you’re looking for something unique with a historical slant. The girls loved it, especially the pool room.
  • Tamsin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This place is very well run. We liked the efficient access PIN system instead of keys. We enjoyed the historic character and quirks, which made it fun for a two-night stay.
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    I only stayed one night but would definitely return, The room was warmer that expected due to thickness of walls. Different areas for people to relax in common areas.

Area info

Amenities of Jailhouse Accommodation
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Ski

  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Live sports 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
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site

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

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

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

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

Entertainment & 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)
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
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
From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

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

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.

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

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 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.

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

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

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

FAQs about Jailhouse Accommodation

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Darts
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Check-in at Jailhouse Accommodation is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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