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Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (5)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
$88 nightly
The total price is $101
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

Map
96 Lichfield St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens - 7 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 23 min drive
  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Rolleston Station - 18 min drive
  • Rangiora Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C1 Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smash Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Strange's Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nucleus - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Drifter Christchurch

When you stay at Drifter Christchurch, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hagley Park and Lyttelton Harbour. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Rambler, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 95 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests are required to download the property's Goki mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Rooftop garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 63
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Rambler - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 28 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Drifter Christchurch Christchurch
Drifter Christchurch Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Drifter Christchurch offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Drifter Christchurch does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Drifter Christchurch?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Drifter Christchurch?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Drifter Christchurch.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drifter Christchurch?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Drifter Christchurch?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Christchurch Casino (17-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Drifter Christchurch and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Drifter Christchurch includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Drifter Christchurch also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Drifter Christchurch?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Rambler.

What's the area around Drifter Christchurch like?

Drifter Christchurch is in Christchurch City Centre, a short 12-minute walk from Hagley Park and 5 minutes' walk from Riverside Market.

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Reviews

Drifter Christchurch Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very Helpful Staff

Staff (Roo) were very helpful as I sustained an injury whilst out on a trek. Made our a stay very comfortable.
Darshaka, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

숙소 깔끔하고 좋았어요 공동주방이랑 냉장고도 좋았어요 주차장도 있고요 완전 추천드려요!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great places to stay we stayed for a girls night in town and was perfect
Debbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel - was recommended to me and I would recommend to others.
Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Trendy place for your peiple but also suits families. Good value for money.
Igor, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A pleasant place to stay. Quiet and comfy bed.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good quiet room and modern facilities
Keith, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were excellent. Location was ideal.
Kate, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First time staying here and we loved it. Every is new and modern, and it was great having the bar downstairs - great margaritas!
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place to stay in Christchurch CBD.
Daniela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value, quiet rooms, can walk everywhere
Niamh, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to meet other people and very convenient location to get around Christchurch.
Nina, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

위치도 최고!!!청결과 힙한 분위기 인테리어!!! 친절함도 최고입니다! 애들이랑 가기는 좀 불편하긴 합니다
Yirang, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay. Cool place, right in yhe middle of town. Super friendly staff and they were really efficient too! Great place to stay!
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

交通の便が良く、周りも非常に静か、ショッピング、食べ物、すべてに置いて満たされて大変満足しました
TORU, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thumps up

Nice fresh and good location, tiny room.
Keijo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay way so nice, the hotel is very vibey and convenient location! Super cute
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great facilities. Perfect location.
Leonie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A great place to stay for a fast stay over with a bigger close group of mates
Jenna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location close to The Riverside Market and Bus Terminal. Great bus service from airport to town and the hotel especially with Metro Card. Hotel is super relaxing with outdoor sitting Balcony. We will definitely come and stay again!
Pui Sze, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

中心部に立地しており、しかもバスインターチェンジが近く、兎に角、便利な場所にあります。
TORU, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location is just next to the bus terminus and also walkable to the shopping area. It is great for traveller to go near or far
Yuen Ting, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's a pretty special place. Impeccable design, comfy beds, nice showers, and a great bar downstairs. Would come back for sure
Joel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

バスインターチェンジにも近く大変便利でした
Fumiko, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

部屋が新しく綺麗だった。しかしTVがスマホとコネクティングしないと映らず、設定等が面倒であった。
Yasuto, 2-night trip