Dorset House Backpackers, Christchurch, New Zealand
Budget Accommodation Oceania New Zealand Christchurch Hostels Dorset House Backpackers
Dorset House is on the highest level of backpacker accommodation and is only let down by a distant and minimally available approach to service. The desk closes at 6.00 pm and no-one is available even by telephone from then until the next day.
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Facilities
- Adaptors
- Airport Transfers
- Common Room
- DVD's
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- Games room
- Hairdryers
- Hot Showers
- Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Linen Included
- Luggage Storage
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Safe Deposit Box (Front Desk)
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Vending Machines
Communications
- Card Phones
- Fax Service
General
- Laundry Facilities
- Towels for Hire
In Room Facilities
- Ceiling Fan
- Reading Light
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
Laundry
- Washing Machine
Parking
- Bicycle Parking
- Free Parking
Sport & Leisure
- Cable TV
- Pool Table
About Dorset House Backpackers
Dorset House is a perfectly located boutique backpackers hostel in a historic 1871 home.
It is situated in a lovely quiet garden setting and is right next to leafy Hagley Park. Built in 1871 as home for a wealthy timber merchant, Dorset House has a fascinating history. It blends character charm with modern facilities, and offers quality budget accommodation in Christchurch. Fully renovated in 2012.
There is plenty of light and space, no bunk beds, and every bed is fully made. There is a full kitchen available, guest laundry facilities, and a large guest lounge room (previously the house's ballroom). Free car-parking is available.
Dorset House offers FREE WiFi internet if you have your own laptop (just ask reception for an access code). If youd like to use our computers, there is printing, SKYPE, USB ports and CD burning available.
You will find everything you need for a comfortable stay, including the assistance of our helpful staff. Minx the cat will be asleep on her chair too.
We endeavour to make your stay easy for you. Dorset House offers 24-hour late check-in available on request (please contact us for the door code).
Christchurch is recovering and there's still plenty to do in the Garden City. Wed love to have you stay at Dorset House.
Important Information
Conditions
Check-in time: 2pm. Check-out time: 10am.
Reception hours are 8am - 6pm at Dorset House.
If you plan to arrive at Dorset House after reception closes at 6pm, please make sure you check your email for our door code. We will leave the key on reception for you with instructions on how to find your room, and will put a WiFi voucher out for you also.
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Location
1 Dorset Street PO Box 25350
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Other Options Nearby
- Kiwi Basecamp (0.3 kms)
- YMCA Christchurch (0.4 kms)
- YHA Rolleston House (0.9 kms)
- Courtesy Court Motel (1.0 kms)
- Abbey Motor Lodge (1.1 kms)
Guest Reviews
This is a Trusted Review. Why?
Clean and quiet but hard to find
This is a Trusted Review. Why?
Dorset House is on the highest level of backpacker accommodation and is only let down by a distant and minimally available approach to service. The desk closes at 6.00 pm and no-one is available even by telephone from then until the next day. What happens in some domestic emergency? This is not a good policy from a safety point of view. The building's quality and history attracts older tourists who, like myself, are liable to health problems so this ought to be revised.
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* The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 85% for this property is based on ratings provided by 14 guests.
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