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Drifter Christchurch

3.5 star property

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Lunch and dinner served
Property amenity
Premium King Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Fitness facility
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $85
$74 nightly
$85 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

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96 Lichfield St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011
  • Place, Cathedral Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagley Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium King Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium King Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room with Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Loft Suite with Queen and Bunk | Living area | Books

Family Loft Suite with Queen and Bunk

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Loft Suite with Two Queen Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Deluxe 8 Bed Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Deluxe 8 Bed Female Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 4 Bed Ensuite Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Private Superior 8 Bed Ensuite Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 8 Bed Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 4 Bed Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Superior 4 Bed Female Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Christchurch

With a stay at Drifter Christchurch, you'll be centrally located in Christchurch, within a 10-minute walk of One New Zealand Stadium and Cathedral Square. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hagley Park.

What's nearby

  • Riverside Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cathedral Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagley Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Christchurch Casino - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C1 Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pink Lady Rooftop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dux Central - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Akin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Soldier - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Drifter Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch offers 95 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 95 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at Rambler, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a library.
Rambler - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rambler

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (63 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024
  • Rooftop garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments

Guests will receive smart lock details

Guests are recommended to download the property's Duve mobile app before check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 9429050898268

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Drifter Christchurch Christchurch

Drifter Christchurch Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Drifter Christchurch Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 179 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Liora, hallandale

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Tiny elevator and room. All digital elevator access and lack of space meant long unnecessary delays. This hotel is designed for GenZ only - this should be mentioned in hotel listing. Won’t be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

He, auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good and high tech, good location to catch the busses too. But short of reception staff and water was not very hot in shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Anabel, Dunedin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine but very awkward layout. Bed and lounge upstairs and tiny toilet and shower downstairs. No mini fridge and worst shower I have ever had. Check in is a pain, you need to do it all through the app, the you need the website in you phone to use the doors. Then the doors don’t work and you need to call staff to open. Wouldn’t stay again. Better as a backpackers than a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New, clean and central
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, amazing shower and bed. Great staff, great coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kobus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cool how they mixed a hotel and hostel vibe. We brought our family and it was good for them to see how fun it is for young people to travel like I used to. Check-in was a bit clunky, but not too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
More of a young back packer accomodation not what I was expecting unfortunately
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was tidy and clean. Common areas were also tidy. Though, for a somewhat steep price point - I wouldn’t call this a hotel. It is more of a hostel. There are very limited in room amenities - basically none. It’s a safe, convenient hotel that is a place to rest really - no frills.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Fuk Hing

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
一般
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Lots of interesting characteristics. Nice large balcony that needed cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Robyn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor access - wheel chair access down a side lane - you need to request access. Have to take luggage up stairs to get in. No parking. Noisey at night from in house bar / club. Multiple emails requesting on line check in - no check in at desk. No fridge in room despite being a Superior King suite. Stayed 4 nights - room not vacuumed. Cups not washed. Not always provided with hand towels and wash clothes. Mixed accommodation - someone sitting on hallway floor. Hotel prices but hostel services.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

TRICIA

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
I arrived at 4:30 and my room wasn't ready. The digital check in was brutal. If that's how they're going to run it, the lobby should be auto-connect wifi. I wasn't connected, so I didn't receive the message about my room not being ready. I went through the digital checking crap with both my backpacks on me (lobby was packed), finally got to my room to find cleaners in it. I had a zoom meeting I needed to join, so I wish I had known. I didn't realize this was a hostel, so I guess I was just expecting the warm reception of a typical hotel, for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendal

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Amenities
Quirky. The balcony didn't really look out on anything, but we didn't use it so no big deal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room ,spotless throughout. Great to have big bathtowels too. Staff always helpful and comfortable beds with good quality linen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025