Drifter Christchurch

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

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1 × Private Suite - 4 Bed
Price for:
Max adults: 4
Beds: 4 bunk beds x 4
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$109 per night
Original price
$383.87
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- $57.58
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Total before taxes
$326.29
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3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Central Location: Drifter Christchurch is located in the city center of Christchurch, offering easy access to key attractions. Christchurch Art Gallery is a 14-minute walk away, while Canterbury Museum lies 0.8 mi from the hotel. Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, elevator, 24-hour front desk, entertainment staff, shared kitchen, housekeeping service, outdoor seating area, family rooms, games room, standup comedy, live music, full-day security, bicycle parking, express check-in and check-out services, and luggage storage. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with showers, carpeted floors, balconies, work desks, and TVs. Guests can also enjoy yoga classes, fitness classes, film nights, and an ice-skating rink in the surrounding area. Nearby Attractions: Christchurch International Airport is 6.8 mi away, while Hagley Park lies 1.3 mi from the hotel. Other nearby points of interest include Orana Wildlife Park (12 mi) and Christchurch Railway Station (2.7 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Private Suite - 4 Bed
Price for:
Max adults: 4
Beds: 4 bunk beds x 4
Non-refundable
Pay online
We have 3 left
$109 per night
Original price
$383.87
Bonus savings
- $57.58
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Total before taxes
$326.29
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3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Private Suite - 4 Bed
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 3 left
  • 4 bunk beds
Shared dorm room
Air conditioning
Free Wifi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Max adults: 4
$109 per night
Original price
$383.87
Bonus savings
- $57.58
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
$326.29
$109 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 4
$141 per night
Price $422
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
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Superior Queen
We have 1 left
  • 1 queen bed
1 room
161 feet²
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi
Max adults: 2
$93 per night
Price $279
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
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  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
$102 per night
Price $307
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
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  • discount may be available
Superior Twin Room
We have 2 left
  • 2 twin beds
1 room
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi
Max adults: 2
$93 per night
Price $279
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 2
$102 per night
Price $307
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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  • discount may be available
Superior Queen Room with Balcony
We have 2 left
  • 1 queen bed
1 room
237 feet²
Balcony
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi
Max adults: 2
$113 per night
Price $340
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Max adults: 2
$125 per night
Price $374
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
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Premium King Suite
We have 1 left
  • 1 king bed
Free crib available on request
Private suite
226 feet²
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free Wifi
Max adults: 2
$194 per night
Price $582
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Max adults: 2
$214 per night
Price $641
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Shared Suite - 8 Bed
  • 1 bunk bed
Bed in dorm
226 feet²
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Free Wifi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$29 per night
Price $87
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$32 per night
Price $96
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Premium Shared Female Suite - 8 Bed
We have 4 left
  • 1 bunk bed
Bed in dorm
334 feet²
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Free Wifi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$30 per night
Price $90
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$33 per night
Price $99
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
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Shared Suite - 4 Bed
  • 1 bunk bed
Bed in dorm
Air conditioning
Free Wifi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$32 per night
Price $96
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$35 per night
Price $106
Excluded: 15 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laurène
    France France
    “I keep coming back to The Drifter, it’s definitely my favorite hostel. I love the cleanliness, the comfort, and the great atmosphere. The location in the very center of town is perfect. Honestly, it’s the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at.”
  • Marsh
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Location, atmosphere, very clean facilities , quiet in the rooms , compact very clean rooms , Very good , helpful staff. Activities and facilities outside the room were excellent too .”
  • Gabriele
    United States United States
    “Super close to the bus interchange and the inner city, restaurant and bar in house”
  • Mikaela
    Canada Canada
    “The location was great, just next to the bus interchange! I was in a 6 bed dorm which was really nice and big, with two bathrooms attached. There was also a lot of spots to chill which was really cool!”
  • Dylan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Clean and fresh atmosphere. Effort into the decor around the building and in the rooms. Awesome facilities and shared spaces, again clean, tidy, cozy. They even provided a little high quality speaker to use in the room to listen to my favorite...”
  • Catherine
    United States United States
    “Great facility with lots of communal areas, not just one big one. It was easy to have some quiet time. There was even an outdoor quiet space. Beautiful! Right next to the bus station and across the street from a nice supermarket. Beds have privacy...”
  • Nir
    Israel Israel
    “Excellent hostel. Everything was perfect except for the size of the cooking area which, as so many others have stated, is too small.”
  • Rui
    Singapore Singapore
    “One of the best places I have stayed in my global travel. 1) the facilities are amazing, and multiple functional areas for travelers to enjoy; 2) staffs are so friendly, very responsive to my queries about some details of my reservation; 3) free...”
  • Tanapol
    Thailand Thailand
    “-Staffs are very friendly and helpful -The room was spacious and clean -Clean facilities (kitchen and bathroom) -Restaurants and grocery store nearby which were great -Affordable laundry service -Love an extra pillow provided on the bed -Very...”
  • John
    United States United States
    “I loved the mix of Hostel and Hotel. The staff was great. The common areas were interesting. The room was fantastic and the bed was hard to leave.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Rambler
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern

House rules

Drifter Christchurch takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Drifter Christchurch 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.