Drifter Christchurch

$$$$||View on mapChristchurch, New Zealand96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8011|
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Drifter Christchurch
96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8011·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Location9.6
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Staff9.2
Facilities9.1
Who stays here
Solo65%
Couples17%
Families8%
Groups8%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Location9.6
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Staff9.2
Facilities9.1
Who stays here
Solo65%
Couples17%
Families8%
Groups8%

3.5-star hybrid hotel-hostel with a signature bar and social calendar in central Christchurch

Amenities

Drifter Christchurch offers a ground-floor café with a diverse menu for breakfast and dining. The property includes a restaurant, bar, shared kitchen, and meeting/banquet facilities. Guests also have access to fitness classes, yoga classes, and a variety of daily activities such as bike tours, live performances, themed dinners, cooking classes, and movie nights.

Rooms

Drifter Chch provides mixed dorms and private suites with air conditioning and TVs. Room options include shared dormitories and private lofts with queen and bunk beds. Accommodations are designed for both quiet retreats and dynamic group activities, with express check-in and check-out services.

Location

Drifter Christchurch sits in the city center, 14 minutes on foot from Christchurch Art Gallery. Canterbury Museum is 1 mile away, and the hotel is 1 mile from Hagley Park. Christchurch Railway Station is 3 miles from the property, and Christchurch International Airport is 7 miles away.

Entertainment

Drifter Hotel Christchurch features entertainment staff, a games room, and an outdoor terrace for social activities. Guests can attend live music performances and stand-up comedy shows on-site. Evening entertainment includes happy hours, themed dinners, and board games in the shared lounge.

Activities

The Drifter Christchurch organizes walking tours, movie nights, and cooking classes to foster guest interactions. Yoga classes and fitness sessions are held in dedicated spaces. Customizable packages cater to both quiet retreats and group adventures, with bicycle parking available.

  • Social Atmosphere: Hostel communal vibe blended with hotel luxury and daily themed dinners
  • Activities: Bike tours, live performances, movie nights, stand-up comedy, cooking classes, and yoga
  • Tech: 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
  • Nearby: Walking distance to Christchurch Art Gallery, Canterbury Museum, and Victoria Square
  • Outdoor: Sun terrace, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor furniture for socializing
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hostel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:237
Price calendar
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Rooms and availability

Premium King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Loft Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds
Queen Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Queen Size Beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Kitchen facilities

Shared kitchen

Air conditioning
Laundry
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness club

TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness club
  • Pool tables
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Board games
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
  • Curtains
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Essential information about Drifter Christchurch

💵 Lowest room price 91 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 6.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Christchurch, CHC

Location

96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8011
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96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8011
  • City landmarks
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Bridges
Bridge of Remembrance
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Latimer Square
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Oxford Terrace
Kate Sheppard Memorial
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105 Cathedral Square
Godley Statue
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68 Oxford Terrace Corner of Oxford Terrace and Montreal Street
Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
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Waterloo Place
Statue of Robert Falcon Scott
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Cashel Street
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Square
Cathedral Square
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100 Cathedral Sqiuare Next To The Christchurch Cathedral
Chalice Sculpture
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From Cathedral Square to Rolleston Avenue Central City
Worcester Boulevard
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Church
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