53 Hastings Street West, Sydenham, 8023 Christchurch, New Zealand
#10 of 40 B&Bs and Inns in Christchurch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 397 B&B reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 June 2024
Lobby2
New ZealandNothing to really complain about. Perhaps a heater in the bathroom for those super cold mornings that we encountered.
Steve was our host. He was polite ,had a warm personality and very helpful as to what attractions to see and food outlets restaurants etc to be found locally. The cottage was within walking distance to the city centre, and was quite a quiet location.The continental breakfast was just fine for our needs. Steve even set breakfast out in our cottage for our early start the next day.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
David
AustraliaThe road signage could have been a bit more prominent
Self contained. Washing and cooking facilities. Tranquil peaceful place to stay
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Dougal
New ZealandCurious design interaction between shower cubicle and toilet. The toilet bowl is squeezed into the far corner between wall and shower cubicle. In the shower cubicle the shower head is located so you can only really use about half the cubicle. That space would be sooo much more comfortable giving the toilet bowl a little more room. Not a show-stopper, not by a long shot, just a funny little 'inefficiency'.
Quiet location. Close enough to downtown to walk. Nice property to look at. Comfortable room. Decent coffee and lovely breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Janine
Australiabreakfast was great and the room and company for it was very pleasant
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Hilary
AustraliaVery friendly host. Nice quiet location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Ping
New Zealandnothing
Garden and Breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Kimandrobintravel
United StatesIn a neighborhood so we hear traffic and people during the day; pillows are thin/foam; only one nightstand; bathroom door was very near bed; room was darker than we like
Supporting a family business; we were welcomed warmly and shown a map of the area; we were given restaurant suggestions; breakfast provided from 8-9: breakfast was yogurt, cereal choices, fruit bowl, toast with many choices of local jam, juice, milk choices and coffee; large windows in room that open easily; shower has hot water and strong water pressure; extra electrical plug ins provided; very quiet inside the house; a kitchenette with a fridge, coffee maker, mugs, 2 small tables and chairs; vintage furnishings and atmosphere; close to a local bus stop - easy to use bus system
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Fiona
AustraliaGreat location. Quaint old house. Hosts were so friendly and helpful. Great to meet and talk with fellow travellers over breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Ai
AustraliaHosts were exceptional in making us feel warmth of home. Excellent chance catching up with other guests & hosts during breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomNothing
Lovely to be given the detached cottage. It was comfortable & clean. Bathroom a bit tight but it didn’t bother us. Not many places you can pick grapes off the vine to eat with your cheese! Sociable breakfast with other guests. Chet & Steve so welcoming; thank- you!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Noah
IsraelNone
The room was very pleasant. The breakfast was fine. Very comfortable bed
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Lieske
United KingdomLovely en-suite individual rooms, kitchen facilities available. Easy access.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
David
United KingdomNothing.
Designer cottage has a great location chet and steve were very professional and great hosts, we stayed for 4 nights very comfortable and warm. The breakfast was continental with fruit, yogurt, a choice of cereals, toast and preserves with tea or coffee. There is also an area for making your own drinks with a fridge and microwave. They gave us plenty of information where to eat and the best place to park in the city.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
John
United StatesWonderful breakfast with great conversation. Our host made coffee to order and created an atmosphere of sharing among the worldwide guests.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Marion
AustraliaLoved everything, one very minor improvement could be supplying a box of tissues for the room.
Breakfast was great, really enjoyed the friendly chatter with the hosts and fellow guests. Great food and really positive atmosphere.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Duane
United StatesLocation was excellent. Breakfast quite nice. Electronic key was a plus.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Philip
AustraliaSmallish bathroom
The location and the quaint accommodation
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Catherine
New ZealandMaybe a hair dryer could be provided
Lovely breakfast. Great company. Nice that the guests all sit together
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Mark
United StatesVery comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Gary
AustraliaNothing.
Location, only 25-30 minute walk to the city centre.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Julie
AustraliaNothing
Location, home away from home feel, quiet, very conveniently positioned near food outlets and proximity to transport and city, welcome and helpfulness of hosts
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Lani
New ZealandOur bed was not comfy. An easy and cheap solution would be a foam topper pad to add padding.
Warm, clean and comfy room. Breakky outside was more than I expected and loved that we got to sit with the other guests and chst
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Steven
South AfricaEasy access from Queenstown highway
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Norm
AustraliaBreakfast was fantastic
Stayed in March 2024
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