Offering free WiFi and barbecue facilities, Magnolia Cottage offers rooms in Christchurch, 35 km from Sumner Beach and 29 km from Re:START. Among the various facilities are a garden and a terrace. The property is 29 km from Christchurch Arts Centre and 29 km from Christchurch Art Gallery. All rooms in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bath, while selected rooms include a terrace. At Magnolia Cottage, all rooms include a seating area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a gluten-free breakfast. Guests can take part in various activities in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. Canterbury Museum is 29 km from Magnolia Cottage, while AMI Stadium is also 29 km away. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 37 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.3
High score for Christchurch
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stratton
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I arrived very stressed after a difficult few days; the atmosphere created by Julie, Barry and Magnolia Cottage itself gave us valuable rest and relaxation. Pots of tea and homemade cake, just what I needed, plus advice on local places to swim...
  • Robyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Magnolia Cottage was a quiet oasis with a wonderful garden to roam around in and breakfasts on the terrace. Everything was well thought out to cater for our comfort and delight
  • Pamela
    Australia Australia
    We loved the cleanliness. The sheets were divine! Such fabulous quality. We fell asleep in minutes. Our bed was super comfortable. The gardens are so lovely, just like a cottage. Love the views of the harbour where the cruise ships come in. We...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Magnolia Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Magnolia Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 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

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

I generally respond to guests with confirmation within 24 hours.

Please inform Magnolia Cottage 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.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Magnolia Cottage

  • Guests staying at Magnolia Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Magnolia Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Magnolia Cottage is 8.1 miles from the centre of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Magnolia Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach

  • Room options at Magnolia Cottage include:

    • Suite

  • The nearest beach is just 650 yards from Magnolia Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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