Drifter Christchurch

Hotels
9.1 (2727 reviews)
96 Lichfield Street , Christchurch , nz

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Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Great location in city center
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Small kitchen area
Lack of personal space in shared rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.79
Generally clean as mentioned in multiple reviews, but minor complaints about shared kitchen cleanliness.
Service
9.26
Friendly and helpful staff were highlighted positively in several reviews.
Location
9.8
Ideal location in the city center, very convenient for accessing amenities.
Room Quality
9.25
Rooms are clean and comfortable, though some noted a lack of personal space in shared situations.
Amenities
8.78
Amenities are good with shared spaces, but the kitchen is considered small for the number of guests.
Value for Money
9.24
Many guests mentioned good value given the location and condition of the hostel.
Food and Beverage
8.29
Review comments indicate that food prep areas can be crowded and not fully equipped.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall a very positive experience with great atmosphere and facilities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:07

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Christchurch, Drifter Christchurch offers easy access to popular attractions such as Christchurch Art Gallery and Canterbury Museum.

Comfortable Accommodation
Featuring air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, guests can relax in a shared lounge or enjoy the terrace. The 24-hour front desk ensures a seamless stay experience.

Delicious Dining Options
Guests can indulge in a delightful à la carte or American breakfast at the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi and entertainment staff add to the overall experience.

Book your stay at Drifter Christchurch now for a memorable experience in Christchurch!

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 2727 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 9.24
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff were so friendly and the rooms were spacious and comfy

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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KAORI • solo_traveller • jp
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • solo_traveller • sg
10
amazing, would come back.
Pros:

the curtains and private charging ports were a blessing!!!! and the space is so well decorated; feels like i was living in a hotel. each room also has its own private toilet so that was really nice!

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Ethel • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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OZAWA • solo_traveller • jp
10
ワーケーションで個室利用しましたが、Wi-Fiの繋がりがとってもよく助かりました。
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Wenqi • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Tee • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Conveniency

Cons:

The lift and room key is so slow and sometimes it failed to open the door

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Tee • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Our bathroom didnt get clean

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Haruki • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Madeleine • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Loved the central location, the reasonable parking costs, the amenities, and the level of cleanliness!

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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huan • solo_traveller • cn
9
Pros:

地理位置不错，离intercity很近。周边吃的也多，也很好逛

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Laurène • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Maria Belen • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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kadclow • extended_group • my
9
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Joe • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

Sometimes noise comes during the night, but understandable..

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Jonathon • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

We really like the location of the hotel.
The bed was comfortable and the shower was great.

Cons:

We were a bit disappointed when we discovered the superior king suite was quite different from the previous one we had stayed in. It was smaller, had limited seating, and lacked a fridge.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Annie • solo_traveller • ca
10
Trendy and central
Pros:

Very spacious female 8-bed dorm, very clean.
Organized social Activities daily: yoga, happy hour, etc
Various common spaces to relax or socialize
Central in the city

It's an HighEnd Hostel
Possibly of longer term renting

Cons:

Bunk bed a little low. Can't sit straight (and I'm average height). No towel Included (have to rent or buy). Lockers in the room a bit small for any backpack more then 40L.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Satwik • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

It was a classic backpackers. Simple, cheap, good vibes

Cons:

Not super modern. But u are still getting your moneys worth

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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zhangmohan • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

非常不错

Cons:

没有

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee