Set in a refurbished 1874 building, Jailhouse Accommodations offers an on-site café and a guest lounge with a cinema projector. It is 10 minutes’ walk from Christchurch Railway Station. Guests enjoy free parking and free WiFi in public areas. Formerly Addington Prison, this property offers Gothic-style architecture and a historical display room. All accommodations offers access to shared bathroom facilities. Bed linen is provided in all rooms. Shared facilities include TV lounges with flat-screen TVs and a billiards table. There is a spacious communal kitchen and a guest laundry room. The information desk can assist you in the organization of your discovery of Christchurch and its surroundings, offer you various excursions, hiking trails and activities, but also advise you on the rental of vehicles. Christchurch Jailhouse Accommodations is 10 minutes’ walk from Horncastle Arena and AMI Stadium. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Christchurch International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yee
    Singapore Singapore
    It is not every day that you can stay in a jail without actually committing an offense. This is a unique experience. Check-in is seamless and the team members are very helpful.
  • Alexis
    United States of America United States of America
    Big, spacious dorms! Loved all the space. Everything was very clean, super comfortable beds, big windows with tons of natural light in the common areas. Laundry on site. Big kitchen. Good wifi. I think they had a cafe too. Staff was helpful.
  • Garin
    Canada Canada
    The people the vibe absolutely everything 10/10

Area info

Amenities of Jailhouse Accommodation
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Jailhouse Accommodation takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 1:00 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.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Jailhouse Accommodation 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

Please note that children under 16 years of age cannot be accommodated in the dormitory room.

Please note that there is a $3 charge when paying with a 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 Jailhouse Accommodation 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Jailhouse Accommodation

  • Jailhouse Accommodation is 1.4 miles from the center of Christchurch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Jailhouse Accommodation offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Darts
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at Jailhouse Accommodation may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Jailhouse Accommodation is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.