Hostels in Canterbury, New Zealand

The quad room was really small; once our 24-inch suitcase was open, it practically blocked the entire aisle. Plus, the soundproofing wasn't great – we could hear our neighbors' conversations clearly. Definitely avoid rooms 2, 3, and 4, as they are right across from the shared bathroom, and the constant coming and going and door opening/closing is very disruptive. However, the location and views are unbeatable. Tekapo itself is tiny, so you can walk anywhere.

Due to the season, all the hotels in the area were booked out, so I had to stay in a dormitory room in this hotel. The hotel itself is nice. The room was very small, but clean and ok for this type of room. There is a shared kitchen, rest area, as well as laundry which is great. The location is 15-20 mins walk from the town center, but it’s ok. However, the service is not good. It was the male manager who checked me in. When I asked the manager if there was a breakfast option, he laughed at my face and told me: “Girl, your room is like what, 30 bucks and you want breakfast?”. This was really rude and unacceptable. Moreover, I didn’t even mean for the breakfast to be included in the room price, but wondered if I could buy one since I don’t have much experience of living in hostels. Therefore, I deduct some point for such an arrogant behavior from the staff who represent the hotel.

Beautiful place. Nice and helpful stuff. Very comfortable dorms and facilities. I’d just recommend to add more hooks and shelves in bathrooms. Lots of cosy common areas. I joined a couple of events and really enjoyed my stay.

The room was small but had everything I needed, which was very convenient. The kitchen was well-equipped with oil, salt, vinegar, and soy sauce, and had plenty of space for cooking. It's also close to the airport, and the path was well-lit the whole way, so I felt safe walking alone as a woman.

When I checked into the hotel that day, the front desk lady was very enthusiastic, introduced the basic situation of the hotel, and specially said that the door was closed at night, how to open the door, and then introduced the parking spot for the Christchurch bus, and walked less.

A short walk to the main town and has ample parking on the street. Check in and out were quick and easy. The room and bathroom itself was clean and comfortable. Minor note was that the sound insulation between the rooms are not as superb, so you could hear faint voices from the other room.

Location is very good close to everywhere, bus station to airport number 8 very easy to reach. Walk to park n restaurants. Staffs r friendly n helpful met 2guys receptionist all very nice.

An absolutely fabulous place. Really playing on yhe history of the building all while still giving privacy, security and fun. Location is super close to a variety of restaurants, cafes and take-away stores, and a general store for those forgotten small items. Parking is free but it's a first come, first serve scenario. I loved staying there and highly recommend to any traveler looking for a funky and reasonably priced accommodation.

It was so hard to book a room at Mount Cook that I could only reserve a bed at this hostel a month in advance. The room was an 8-person dorm with bunk beds, and it was surprisingly clean for my first time staying in this kind of accommodation. It was a bit noisy with people coming and going due to the number of guests. There's a free communal kitchen with plenty of utensils, but you need to bring your own ingredients, oil, salt, and other seasonings. Laundry service costs extra. Free Wi-Fi is available, and many people gather outside after 10 PM to stargaze.

It was a great value for money hotel with a bar and board games. There was a communal kitchen and utensils available. The reception manager was a very friendly young man of Indian descent, and his wife was also very helpful. They left a very good impression on me; it was a fantastic experience.