We stayed at Dorset House backpackers on arrival to New Zealand, and again before departing. The beds and room was most importantly warm - while the outside temp was 3 degrees and frosty. The kitchen was well-equipped, it was quiet, despite having many guests, and having 3 bathrooms with lovely warm showers (and hairdryers!) to choose from upstairs meant never... More

My husband & I stayed here for 1 night whilst waiting for a flight to Melbourne. We stayed in a small double room which had shared bathroom facilities. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful including holiding our bags after our checkout for our late night flight. The room was small and basic, and we found the shared bathroom facilities... More

Beautiful house and its a ok place to stay. Got free internet and good parking. Its close to the park and you can walk to the city in approx 10 min (dont forget that many streets still are closed in the city center). To bad that they dident clean under the bed then i complained that they said they do.

stayed here on a one night stop-over on our way to the west coast. We had just landed in Christchurch that day from Australia. We checked in after hours but the key and instructions were very easy to find. We stayed in a twin room on the second floor. Cute little room with view over Dorset House garden. Bathroom was... More

We stayed in a standard double room for 2 nights and a small double for the last night. We were pleasantly surprised at the standard of the rooms, they were almost like a hotel. Very clean and tidy, freshly painted, and comfortable mattresses. The small double was noticably smaller but still with room to move. Towels and linen were supplied.... More

stayed on a one night stop-over on our way to Kaikoura - booked last minute and presently surprised with our small double room. nice big building, clean rooms and a comfy bed. Lounge area with TV and pool table. Kitchen was good also. A few nice places to eat nearby - but still it's in the centre so not a... More

This place only re-opened a week or so before I arrived and because of recent works is very clean and fresh. The location is an easy walkng distance to everything including the 'Restart' shopping area adjacent to the red zone and the Westfield shopping centre, a pleasant walk across Hagley Park and a little further down the road (approx 30... More

I usually stay in mid range places but thought I'd like to save a bit of money for my last night before returning home so I booked a single room in Dorset House backpackers in Christchurch at the cost of $72 NZ (about $65 AUD). For that price, it really should have been a little better. Backpackers places do not... More

We only spent one night at Dorset but was a good choice. Easy access (5 min walk) to the airport bus stop (bus number 29). Close the centre although its closed because of the earthquake. Jessica at the reception was helpful and give us a map and all the information we needed. The wifi is fast and free up to... More