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53 Hastings Street West, Sydenham, 8023 Christchurch, New Zealand

#10 of 41 B&Bs and inns in Christchurch

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 398 B&B reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    A peaceful well placed cottage away from the traffic but close to eateries and the city centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 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: June 2, 2024

    10
    Great base for day trips to the bluff and around Invercargill
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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: May 27, 2024

    10
    Comfortable room, close to downtown, good value. I will use again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Curious 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: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    breakfast was great and the room and company for it was very pleasant

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    9.0
    Nice stay in sweet cottage.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly host. Nice quiet location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    9.0
    home away from home experiences
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Garden and Breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great Home Base
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    In 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: April 20, 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great 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: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Warmth of hosts & lovely accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hosts were exceptional in making us feel warmth of home. Excellent chance catching up with other guests & hosts during breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    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: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    A very pleasant stay. The host Chet Wah was extremely nice and accommodating
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    None

    The room was very pleasant. The breakfast was fine. Very comfortable bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    10
    Extremely comfortable and an excellent home from home experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely en-suite individual rooms, kitchen facilities available. Easy access.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    9.0
    A Great Stay!
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    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: March 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wonderful 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: March 24, 2024

    10
    We loved our stay there and would highly recommend this accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved 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: March 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was excellent. Breakfast quite nice. Electronic key was a plus.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    Great location, quiet street and fantastic host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Smallish bathroom

    The location and the quaint accommodation

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent place, in great location, knowledgeable guys
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe a hair dryer could be provided

    Lovely breakfast. Great company. Nice that the guests all sit together

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    10
    Excellent host; provided great ideas for our stay in Christchurch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Location, only 25-30 minute walk to the city centre.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    Great place to call home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    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: March 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our 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: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Very good breakfast and opportunity to have a good chat with other guests
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Easy access from Queenstown highway

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Extremely pleased with accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was fantastic

    Stayed in March 2024

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