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In the centre of Christchurch, located within a short distance of Christchurch Art Gallery and Canterbury Museum, URBAN RETREAT offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a dishwasher and coffee machine. With free private parking, the property is 2.5 km from Hagley Park and 4.8 km from Christchurch Railway Station. The property is soundproof and is situated 18 km from Orana Wildlife Park. The spacious apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with city views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. Popular points of interest near the apartment include The Chalice, Victoria Square and Bridge of Remembrance. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 11 km from URBAN RETREAT.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Christchurch
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    Luxurious Beds, convenient garage, two bathrooms with floor heating, good heating throughout the apartment and great location within easy walking distance of the inner city.
  • Moddy-x
    Thailand Thailand
    - Great place to stay, fully equipped kitchen and modern furnitures. - Location was excellent. Near the shopping area, restaurants, bars and supermarkets. - The hosts informed us very well about the place and the area. - Parking...
  • Kim
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic location to the pump track & playground for our kids. Unfortunately the weather wasn't as fantastic so we didn't get to do as much of this as we wanted. But this spot in the city has us wanting another trip for more nights.
  • Rachael
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean and modern. Had everything we needed. Great host!
  • Praema
    Australia Australia
    Great accomodation and great location. Very hospitable hosts who went out their way to help us with special requirements.
  • Chris
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely comfortable apartment, just round the corner from the huge Christchurch playground which is awesome if you have young kids (be prepared to be hounded about going daily!)
  • Chrystal
    Australia Australia
    Definitely will be booking this place again on my next visit to Christchurch. It has everything you could want, comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen, lounge room, balcony and single lockable garage. The 2 bathroom were well appointed and the...
  • Joanna
    Australia Australia
    Urban Retreat was comfortable, cosy, close to downtown Christchurch (within walking distance) and the hosts were very responsive and checked in to ensure our comfort. There were snacks (sweet and savory) on arrival, the beds were comfortable, the...
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    The location was perfect - able to walk to the city easily. Quiet location - no street noise. Loved the heated floors in the bathroom. The little snacks provided were a great bonus.
  • A
    Anita
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely beautiful, well maintained, everything you could possibly need! Easy access, private, comfortable & spacious. And a great location. Rachel was so lovely & easy to chat to & she went out of her way to accommodate our needs.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 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 URBAN RETREAT
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Alarm clock
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Balcony
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • City view
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    URBAN RETREAT takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:30 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 18 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.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 20
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardEftposBankcard Cash is not accepted
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about URBAN RETREAT

    • URBAN RETREAT has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at URBAN RETREAT on this page.

    • URBAN RETREAT can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • URBAN RETREAT is 450 yards from the centre of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • URBAN RETREAT offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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

      • Check-in at URBAN RETREAT is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • Yes, URBAN RETREAT is popular with guests booking family stays.