Boutique hostel, historic house, free WiFi, no bunks, car-parking, kitchen, guest lounge, laundry, internet, flower garden, quiet, central location
Dorset House hostel backpacker accommodation will re-open 05 March 2012. Dorset House is a perfectly located boutique hostel in historic 1871 home, situated in a lovely quiet garden setting and right next to beautiful Hagley Park.
Fully re-decorated with modern facilities. Bookings available now.
As always there is plenty of light and space, free WiFi access, late check-in, car-parking, kitchen, laundry and guest lounge facilities. Minx the cat will be asleep on her chair too.
You will find everything you need including a free pool table, internet computers, DVD’s, Sky TV, and the assistance of our helpful staff members. A free travel desk service is available.
Choose from a range of guest accommodation:
• Double rooms
• Twin rooms
• Family rooms
• Share dorm rooms (no bunks!)
• Private single rooms
• All beds are fully made
Dorset House offers centrally located accommodation:
• 30 seconds walk to leafy, green Hagley Park
• 8 minutes walk along the park to the Canterbury Museum & Botanic Gardens
• 3 minutes walk to the Christchurch Festival and Events Village
• There's a great pizza restaurant and an Indian Curry restaurant at the end of our street (1 minute walk)
• Quirky shops on Victoria St - Vic's Cafe is famous (have an iced chocolate!) and we can see it from our front door
• Also close to the Merivale and Riccarton shopping and restaurant areas (supermarkets, restaurants, bars, pubs)
It's easy to get around:
• The Airport bus is a 2 minute walk away
• Public buses will take you all over the city
• Intercity bus depot is nearby (7 minute walk) for your national bus connections
Our staff will be pleased to help with your travel questions. Chrischurch is recovering and there's still plenty to do in the Garden City. We’d love to have to you stay at Dorset House.