Just 3 minutes’ walk from New Brighton Beach, Point Break Backpackers features a café, a communal kitchen, and a TV lounge. Guests enjoy free parking and 400 MB of free Wi-Fi each day. Point Break Backpackers Christchurch is a 20-minute bus ride from central Christchurch and the Canterbury Museum. Christchurch Airport is a 30-minute drive away. You can play a game of pool, or read a book in the library. The travel desk can book activities all around New Zealand and Australia, including skydiving, whale watching, swimming with dolphins, and more. The Point Café is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. The menu features coffee, muffins, all-day breakfast and toasted sandwiches.

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Property highlights

FREE parking!


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.6
Facilities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.4
Comfort
5.9
Value for money
6.3
Location
7.1
Low score for Christchurch
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Area info

Amenities of Point Break Backpackers

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • WiFi in all areas
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Beachfront
  • Laundry
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washing machine
Activities
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

Property practice

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House rules

Point Break Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Point Break Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 19:30, please inform Point Break Backpackers in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Free tea, coffee and toast is available each morning 09:00-10:00 from May- September in the Cafe.

Please note that towels are not included in the price. You can rent them at the property or bring your own.

Please note that Point Break Backpackers does not accept payments with American Express credit card.

Please inform Point Break Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.