Drifter Christchurch

Hotels
9.1 (2827 reviews)
96 Lichfield Street , Christchurch , NZ

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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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: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 2827 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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WKP SGP • solo_traveller • sg
9
Good place to stay if you are on public transport.
Pros:

Love its proximity to the Intercity bus dropoff/City bus interchange. Opp the supermart and a great coffee joint tt opens at 7am (if u don't want to make own bkf or eat in house)
Efficient check.in. Staff took time for us to learn to us the online apps to operate the access security features.
Room has a nice morn sunrise view. Never saw a room with so many socket points but good.
Quiet comfy small room. Well-maintained.
Lots of facilities to hang around like the Library or Zen Rm

Cons:

Better if there is a ramp for luggage added to the main reception entrance which has 5-6 steps.
when we were there for check-in & check-out, the staff has stepped away fr counter so we had to heave the bags ourselves. Ramp access is at a far end.
Communal kitchen is too cramped. The cutlery drawer is awkwardly located at the cooking hob area.

Would prefer a bigger desk or countertop to the extendable desk so the tray/kettle can be parked there rather than on the seat.
The hanger holders have poor spacing so they are hard to hang clothes directly and the hangers with clothes would be crowded.
The sink is too small and water ends up on the floor.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Great location, modern, clean and very helpful and friendly staff (Thanks T). We arrived late and had to fly home the next morning, so it was a perfect place for a 1-night stay. The upstairs loft room with balcony and living room was great.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Shadow • solo_traveller • us
9
Staff were wonderful: friendly, courteous, and accommodating.
Pros:

Convenient location, awesome staff, room was very clean and a reasonable price for the amenities.

Cons:

App system for room/elevator unlock was a bit unwieldy but not frustratingly so.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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qiu • solo_traveller • cn
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Bo-kai • solo_traveller • tw
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Pal • solo_traveller • gb
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

Incredible. Very high end. Spacious, clean and comfortable

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Felipe • solo_traveller • cl
9
Cons:

No incluia toallas, tuve que pagar adicional

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Margarita • solo_traveller • nz
10
Great, exceeded expectations and helpful staff
Pros:

Great location and great amenities especially while staying for work - great having rambler for food

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Room was clean, staff super friendly and the food was delicious. Really cool vibe in hotel.

Cons:

Nothing stay was excellent

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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suzii • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Rosslyn • couple • au
10
Excellent facilities. Accessible to everything
Pros:

Excellent Location. Great facilities.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
喜多 • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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kosuke • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • solo_traveller • it
10
Amazing
Pros:

Everything was perfect!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • solo_traveller • be
8
Pros:

Good location

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Ayumu • solo_traveller • jp
10
I had a very nice stay. I highly recommend to stay here during your trip in Christchurch!
Pros:

Location is perfect. Very clean and nice and kind staff!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Asuka • solo_traveller • au
10
とてもおい
Pros:

ローケーションがとてもよく、とても綺麗だった！
イベントがありそこでたくさんの国籍の人と仲良くなれた

Cons:

なし

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Ayumi • solo_traveller • jp
9
快適に過ごせました
Pros:

部屋は広くてとても綺麗でした。オンラインチェックインではサイトが日本語対応していたので、とても簡単でした。スマホで鍵を開錠できるのも便利でした。ベッド横には通常のコンセントとUSBコンセントがありました。バスインターチェンジもすぐ横なので、アクセスもとても良かったです。ベッド下に1人一つずつ収納スペースもありました。（鍵は持参）とても快適に過ごせました。

Cons:

トイレ、洗面所、シャワーが一つのスペースとなっていましたが、ドアの鍵のかけ方が分かりませんでした。ドア下から明かりが漏れて使用しているか分かるので、間違えて開けられることはありませんでした。また、建物内一部電波が悪くなり、私の場合は特に部屋前になると圏外になることがありました。ギリギリ部屋の鍵は開錠できました。到着したらまず宿のWi-Fiに接続することをおすすめします。

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Escalante • solo_traveller • mx
10
Pros:

Todo es amazing!

Cons:

Todo me encantó

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Pearl • solo_traveller • nz
10
Absolutely amazing! I didn't want to leave, 5 days felt like 5 minutes!
Cons:

Guests in rooms super untidy and inconsiderate of space of fellow guests. Bedroom had suites, bags, shoes, clothes on floor everywhere. After shower slip hazard as floors left soaking wet by fellow room mates.

Perhaps instill the importance of keeping sleeping places neat and space for other guests to walk and move around and use bath and clean after the way you would like to find it.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee