Dorset House Backpackers (Christchurch, New Zealand)

4-star green/sustainable hostel in Christchurch near Christchurch Town Hall of the Performing Arts

In city center

Situated in the city center, this green/sustainable hostel is close to Christchurch Casino, Christchurch Town Hall of the Performing Arts, and Canterbury Museum. Also nearby are Christchurch Arts Centre and Southern Encounter Aquarium. Show more

Property amenities

Dorset House Backpackers provides ski storage, complimentary wireless Internet access, laundry facilities, and a computer station.

Free Wi-Fi

Guestrooms include complimentary wireless Internet access and bathrooms with showers and makeup/shaving mirrors. Hide

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Double room


		1 queen Cotton linens. Windows open to view of the garden. 14-inch television with standard channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Shower. Shared bathroom. Makeup/shaving mirror in bathroom. Microwave, hair dryer, and iron/ironing board available on request.

Twin room


2 single Cotton linens. Windows open to view of the garden. 14-inch television with standard channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Shower. Shared bathroom. Makeup/shaving mirror in bathroom. Microwave, hair dryer, and iron/ironing board available on request.

Small double room


		1 double Cotton linens. Windows open to view of the garden. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Shower. Shared bathroom. Makeup/shaving mirror in bathroom. Microwave, hair dryer, and iron/ironing board available on request.

Four bed mixed share room


		4 beds Cotton linens. Windows open to view of the garden. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Shower. Shared bathroom. Makeup/shaving mirror in bathroom. Microwave, hair dryer, and iron/ironing board available on request.

Single room


1 single Cotton linens. Windows open to view of the garden. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Shower. Shared bathroom. Makeup/shaving mirror in bathroom. Microwave, hair dryer, and iron/ironing board available on request.

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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go

Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in at this property. Onsite parking is free for guests only for the duration of their stay. Rollaway beds are not available. Cribs (infant beds) are not available. This multi-story property does not have elevators.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Pets not allowed
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
No rollaway beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: NZD 19 per person (one way)
- Additional towels/sheets fee: NZD 2.00 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Mandatory Fees and Taxes

Some properties have extra fees for amenities or services that may apply even if you do not use them. Government fees or taxes also may be charged to you when you check in or check out. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
- Towels/sheets: NZD 3.00 per person, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Special Check-In Instructions

Guests planning to arrive after 6 PM must contact the property prior to arrival to receive late check-in instructions.
Guests can contact the office using the contact details provided in the reservation confirmation received after booking via this Web site.

Awards and Affiliations

A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified

This property participates in Qualmark Green, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.

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Property Amenities

Dorset House Backpackers features tour/ticket assistance, ski storage, and a garden. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service. This Victorian hostel also offers coffee in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Complimentary parking is available on site.

Dorset House Backpackers is a smoke-free property.

Airport transportation (surcharge)
Total number of rooms - 17
Number of floors - 2
Coffee in lobby
Front desk (limited hours)
Computer station
Front desk hours
Billiards or pool table
Tours/ticket assistance
Free Wi-Fi
Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
Laundry facilities
Microwave in lobby

Free parking
Garden
Pool table
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Year Built 1871
Free guest parking
Train station pickup (surcharge)
Street parking (metered)
Self-parking
Ski storage
Smoke-free property
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Television in lobby

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Dorset House Backpackers, Christchurch, New Zealand, Property Amenities Lounge/Bar

Rooms

Dorset House Backpackers offers 17 accommodations with makeup/shaving mirrors and windows that open. Rooms feature garden views. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Microwaves, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested.

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

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Dorset House Backpackers, Christchurch, New Zealand, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

Shared bathroom
Microwave (on request)
Makeup/shaving mirror
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Window opens

Iron/ironing board (on request)
Non-smoking only
Free Wi-Fi
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Garden view

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Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Ice skating nearby
Rowing or canoeing nearby
Swimming nearby
Running track/path nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby

Mountain biking nearby
Skydiving nearby
Horse riding/rental nearby
Ecotours nearby

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Dorset House Backpackers

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Kathy from Atlanta GA

5.0

“Perfect Hospitality”

I will return to the Dorsest House as it was a place that soon felt like home. Wonderful hospitality. They were always anxious to help and had a wonderful attitude. I strongly recommend this to backpackers!

Sue from England

4.0

“Dorset House Backpackers.”

Delightful old house, good puplic rooms and garden, well equipped in nice location not far from city centre, very pleasant helpful staff.

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