148 Palmers road New Brighton, 8063 Christchurch, New Zealand
#25 of 40 B&Bs and Inns in Christchurch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 527 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 May 2023
Armstrong
New ZealandTelevision in room not going,needed tuning,asked staff who said they know nothing about tv,s instead of trying to rectify it
Comfortable bed and good facilities,friendly staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 May 2023
Alison
New ZealandWould be nice to have a hairdryer available.
Convenient location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Lizzy
New ZealandKitchen is a bit small and not many shared dishes if you are planning to cook there. No dishwasher
Room is well equipped and clean
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Seow
Malaysiathe drinking water looks cloudy and tastes salty. pls install the water filter . thanks other than that, everything is awesome
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Grace
United KingdomThe room started to smell a bit damp when it got cold.
Great staff and lovely private room and bathroom.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Tess
New ZealandThe only thing if I have to say it would be the location. It’s not bad, just not easy for those without their own vehicles.
it’s great overall! The girls were so excited and amazed about their room. Took lots of photos and selfies. The owner even turned the heaters on for us prior to our arrival, that was really nice and caring. Definitely can tell that the owner pays attention and care not just on the property overall, also the interior decoration. It was a great stay. Surely would go back next time when we visit Christchurch.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Neele
Sri LankaSuper welcoming and comfy place. Very good equipped kitchen.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Ludvigsen
United StatesThe first night my two friends and I were finishing up celebrating my birthday and in all fairness we were being a bit loud, but instead of just a kind reminder to quiet down, we got threatened to get kicked out. It just kind of rubbed us the wrong way and we felt a bit uncomfortable the rest of the time because we didn’t want to get talked to again but did have to get up before quiet hours were over, for example. Just wish the situation would have been handled differently.
Very cute space and nice room. Very cute house dog as well.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Lindy
New ZealandWe wernt sure about off street parking
Good budget accommodation, handy to hospital and beach, comfy room with all we needed. Great value for budget traveller. A step up from holiday park cabin. Best to have own transport as distance from city., it suited our needs
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Gaylene
New ZealandYou can hear people in the other rooms walking around there rooms, the shower was lovely, but kept falling off the holder that holds it in place and had to hold it myself.
We liked the price because we didn't arrive till late, and really just needed a bed for the night. Was a great location, and we were 10 minutes from meeting on pages road and didn't have to fright traffic. Absolutely loved the bed.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 March 2023
Heike
New ZealandThe door to our room (No 4) was hidden behind another door. We had to self check in and almost didn't find it... New Brighton is not the same as we remembered it from before the earthquake, there should have been many shops and people but it was very quiet. Hopefully it will improve again soon. Such a lovely place.
Lovely room with wonderful garden view. Very quiet. Had a microwave and water cooker with coffee/tea in the room 🙂 Bathroom was spacious and very nice. Everything was clean. Very easy to park the car in front of the accommodation on the street. Quick drive into New Brighton to the beach and supermarket. Would have loved to stay longer than one night.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 March 2023
Hannahbella
New ZealandWeird set up- staying in a room in someone's house, a bit out dated.
Good sized room, comfy beds. All facilities available.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 March 2023
Hulme-moir
New ZealandNice courtyard, pretty garden, comfy bed, big bathroom.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 9 March 2023
Charlielai
MalaysiaMy room is in the yard, need to walk into the house for the toilet and there is only one toilet/bathroom which need to share with a few rooms.
Quiet place n clear...
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Craig
AustraliaNothing
Room, cleanliness and the backyard view
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Celine
CanadaDirty lamp shade just gross. Got warned about my iPad being loud at 9:15pm and yet the next night I got disturbed by the neighbours until 1am. The walls are paper thin.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 11 February 2023
Ilisapesi
New ZealandNone
Great Host
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 11 February 2023
Ilisapesi
New ZealandNone
Welcoming and friendly and a safe environment. Bruce is a perfect host with his lovely dog (Bertie 🐕)
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 28 January 2023
Shirley
New ZealandIt’s pushing things to call this a hotel. It’s a residential house converted into a backpackers more than anything. The room was comfortable but tired, with plastic on the windows, some wood rot in the bathroom and no soap at the sink. The fridge was in the bathroom but contained no milk, and while kettle and cups were provided, there were no teaspoons. When we asked, we were told the milk was in the shared kitchen, in the fridge with the big sign about not taking anything that wasn’t yours from it. The room also had a wifi sign that was just written on a paper and stuck to the cupboard door. The manager with his gorgeous dog lived in the same building, and while that wasn’t at all an issue for us, it just felt like we were staying in his house, not a hotel.
handy location and beautiful, friendly resident dog (though unexpected for a ‘hotel’.)
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2023
Mark
United KingdomIs was in the summer house out back and the free WiFi didn't 'reach' my room and I couldn't connect. And there was no communal room that I could sit and use it.
It was clean, comfortable and great for my needs.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 24 December 2022
Ruhail
AustraliaWasn't told the room will be on top level requiring to climb stairs. Had heavy luggage with me.
All items furnished for a comfortable stay, although room looked a bit too cluttered.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 22 December 2022
Jakub
Czech RepublicI was just unlucky to be in room n.5 which is separated from next room just by wooden door, so you can cleraly hear every word and the can hear yours. We had unfortunatelly snoring neughbour so we didnt sleep for two nights.
Very nice, clean and well equipped accommodation for a good price. Totally recommended.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 11 December 2022
Ralph-peter
New ZealandWas expecting own kitchen and separate living room - Booking.com is not always very clear. Possibly didn't read properly.
Beautiful little garden and terrace. Nice and tidy
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 10 December 2022
Ron
New ZealandNo issues
Quiet street in Central New Brighton. Large room, with a very large attached bathroom. This room faces the road, rather the garden so gets the morning light.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 5 December 2022
Tom
AustraliaWashing machine beeping incessantly when housekeeping loads were done during the afternoon, and in the morning, They're located in the kitchen, close to the rooms. I totally understand the need to keep up with the washing, busy hosts etc, the location of the machines just didn't seem ideal to me. No cooking oil provided/replenished. A bread knife would of been a helpful addition and sharp knives would of been greatly appreciated.
Comfy bed, great host, lovely dog, good location. My room had it's own large bar fridge and microwave. Plenty of towels/linen provided.
Stayed in December 2022
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